He started his youth career in Lille Tøyen, before he transferred to the local talent club Skeid, at the age of 10.

The 2010-season started out with injury problems, but he still ended up scoring 16 goals in the league that season.

[1] He was then discovered by the Norwegian scout Stig Marius Torbjørnsen, and went to Tromsø on trial.

[5] He made his debut against Tromsdalen in a friendly match in January 2011, coming on in the second half and scored two goals.

[6] He came on as a substitute against FC Daugava in the Europa League on 30 June for his first official match.