Espen Skistad

Espen Skistad (born 12 August 1972) is a retired Norwegian football goalkeeper.

He was a son of manager Brede Skistad. He came through the youth ranks of SK Nord, represented Norway as a youth international and was called up to Norway U21.

When commencing his senior career he joined IK Start where his father became manager. Following very limited playing time, he joined Strømsgodset on loan in 1995. In 1996 he went on a permanent transfer to Fyllingen, before moving home to Haugesund where he played for Nord and SK Vard Haugesund.

In 2008 he started a managing career, for SK Haugar's women. Ahead of the 2010 season he became manager for the men's team. He changed position to goalkeeping coach in 2011. In 2014 he was hired as such in FK Haugesund. In 2016 he took the UEFA A Licence for goalkeeper coaches.

Skistad has also played in a local band and been a football pundit for local radio.