Simen Kvia-Egeskog (born 26 May 2003) is a Norwegian

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who plays as a

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for Viking FK.

Career

On 29 June 2021, he signed a professional contract with Viking, lasting until 2024. On 10 July 2021, he made his

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debut in a 1–1 draw against

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. In September 2022, he was loaned out to

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side

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Personal life

Kvia-Egeskog is the grandchild of

Svein Kvia Svein "Kvien" Kvia (27 September 1947 – 2 February 2005) was a Norwegian footballer who spent his entire career at Viking F.K., where he was one of the club's most successful players of all time. Between 1965 and 1980, Kvia played 551 times for ...

, who played 551 matches for Viking between 1965 and 1980.

Career statistics

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