Espen Nystuen

Espen Nystuen

Personal information
Full name	Espen Nystuen
Date of birth	19 December 1981 (1981-12-19)
Place of birth	Kongsvinger, Norway
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position	Defender/Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Sandefjord
Number	8
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2000–2005	Kongsvinger	108	(5)
2006–2008	Stabæk	24	(0)
2008–	Sandefjord	78	(4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 February 2010. † Appearances (Goals).

Espen Nystuen (born 19 December 1981 in Kongsvinger) is a Norwegian footballer, currently captain and central midfielder for Sandefjord.

Nystuen previously played for Kongsvinger, being a first team regular on the midfield for several seasons. A part of the community since he was a child, he had never played for any other club until he was sold to Stabæk ahead of the 2006 season. He was sold from Stabæk to Sandefjord in March 2008.

Espen Nystuen is the son of former Kongsvinger player and coach Erik Nystuen.^{[citation needed]}