Elias Melkersen
Elias Hoff Melkersen (born 31 December 2002) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays for Scottish club Hibernian as a striker. Club career. Early career. Melkersen played in his native Norway with Bodø/Glimt, Hødd and Ranheim. Hibernian. Melkersen signed for Scottish club Hibernian in January 2022. Melkersen's transfer was delayed due to work permit issues. Melkersen and Norwegian compatriot Runar Hauge made their Hibernian debuts on 2 March 2022, both appearing as substitutes. Following the match, and a later injury to Kevin Nisbet, Hibernian manager Shaun Maloney praised Melkersen's hard work and told him to  'step up' to first-team football. On 13 March 2022, Melkersen scored a brace in his first start for Hibernian, both proving decisive in the club's 2–1 win in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals against Motherwell. International career. Melkersen is a Norwegian youth international, representing them at under-17, under-18 and under-20 levels.