Fredrik Strømstad

Fredrik Strømstad is a Norwegian football player.

Career

In 2002, he was loaned to Bærum SK and helped them win promotion to the Norwegian First Division.
He signed for the French club Le Mans Union Club 72 on June 13, 2008, and joined the club on July 7 the same year.
After spending the 2012 season at a new spell in IK Start, he retired from professional football. He did continue in 2013 with seventh-tier club Tigerberget FK.

National team

Strømstad made his debut for the [Norway national association football|football team|national team] in the World Cup qualifier against Belarus in October 2005.

Playing style

Strømstad is renowned for his work rate and passing ability, and his stamina. He has been compared to former Norwegian midfielder Erik Mykland. When he played for Start he often linked up with teammate Kristofer Hæstad in midfield.