In 2012, he dominated for Molde 2 in the 2. divisjon, and made his first-team debut on 25 October 2012 in a Europa League group stage match against Steaua București.

On 30 April 2019, Hestad signed a two-year contract extension that ties him to Molde until the end of the 2021 season.

[4] On 9 January 2022, Pafos announced the signing of Hestad on a free transfer after his Molde contract had expired.

[7] Hestad played a total of 28 games and scored 6 goals for Norway at international youth level.

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