Erik Hoftun (born 3 March 1969) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

At his peak, Hoftun was arguably one of the best central defenders in Scandinavia, with superb anticipation and offensive qualities.

[2] The jury's comment on Hoftun read: Rosenborg and Norway's defender is a legend in his home country.

On 24 June 2007, while playing a match for Bodø/Glimt, Hoftun suffered from cardiac arrest after getting a knee in the chest in a duel.

[4] In November 2007, Hoftun returned to Rosenborg in an administrative role, and worked as assistant director after Knut Torbjørn Eggen resigned.