Leo Hjelde

Leo Hjelde

Centre Back
Norway
22 yrs
190 cm
75 kg
left foot

Mercato XI valuation · €900K · July 2026

Sunderland

Current Team

Sunderland

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Leo Hjelde

Leo Hjelde

Defender·Sunderland
4Tkl · 3Int

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

3.7/10
Appearances8
Minutes187

Tackles / G

0.5

Int / G

0.4

Duel Win %

61%

Aerials Won

6

Clean Sheets

1

Pass Acc.

87.0%

Season
2025/2026How we count

Tackles

4

Interceptions

3

Appearances

8

Rating

6.60

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Transfer History

Career moves for Leo Hjelde

Total fees: €1.8M
Feb 2, 2026
Loan
Sunderland
Sunderland
Sheffield United
Sheffield United
Jan 30, 2024
Transfer
Leeds United
Leeds United
Sunderland
Sunderland
€1.8M
May 31, 2023
End of loan
Rotherham United
Rotherham United
Leeds United
Leeds United
Jan 12, 2023
Loan
Leeds United
Leeds United
Rotherham United
Rotherham United
Aug 27, 2021
Transfer
Celtic II
Celtic II
Leeds United
Leeds United
May 17, 2021
End of loan
Ross County
Ross County
Celtic II
Celtic II
Jan 22, 2021
Loan
Celtic II
Celtic II
Ross County
Ross County

About Leo Hjelde

Leo Hjelde is a 22-year-old Norwegian centre back at Sunderland. Standing at 190cm and left-footed, he plays in the Championship.

Across 8 appearances and 187 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Leo Hjelde has contributed 4 tackles and 3 interceptions to his side's defensive work.

As of July 2026, Mercato XI values Leo Hjelde at €900K, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in the Championship, a defined role at Sunderland, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Leo Hjelde play?+

Leo Hjelde plays as a centre back for Sunderland, and is 22 years old.

What are Leo Hjelde's stats for the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Leo Hjelde has made 8 appearances in the Championship, contributing 4 tackles, 3 interceptions.

How is Leo Hjelde's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Leo Hjelde's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of the Championship. The valuation is recalculated every month.