Alexander Aas

Hendrik Alexander van Es Aas (born 14 September 1978), known as Alexander Aas, is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Aas spent most of his career playing for Odd Grenland, before moving to Denmark for a two-year spell with OB. In 2007, he was brought back to Norwegian football by Strømsgodset, where he was club captain until his retirement at the end of the 2012 season. Aas was capped by Norway eight times, scoring one goal.

He was known for his long throw-ins.

Career

Odd Grenland Alexander Aas came to Odd Grenland from Skiens Grane as a junior player. He got called up to the main squad in 1996 and made his debut against Hamarkameratene. He played 3 games during his first season with Odd Grenland (2 league and 1 cup match). At the end of August 1996, he broke his ankle during a training session.

In April 1997, he broke his leg.

OB In January 2005, he signed a two-year contract with Danish Superliga club OB. In the summer of 2006, Alexander signed a two-year extension.

Strømsgodset In December 2006, OB sold Alexander Aas to Strømsgodset. Aas took over as captain for Strømsgodset in 2008 after Øyvind Leonhardsen retired.

Career statistics

Honours Odd Grenland Norwegian Football Cup: 2000

OB Danish Cup: 2006–07

Strømsgodset Norwegian Football Cup: 2010