Pål Fjelde (born 26 July 1994) is a former Norwegian footballer and the set-piece coach at Aston Villa. Fjelde has previously played for Norwegian clubs Viking and Bryne, and had brief spells with Scottish Championship side St Mirren and Faroe Islands Premier League side 07 Vestur.
Career Born in Jørpeland, Fjelde started his career at Staal. He made his league debut as a substitute against Stabæk in June 2014. On 20 November 2014, he signed for Norwegian First Division side Bryne.
On 12 January 2017, Fjelde transferred to Scottish Championship side St Mirren, signing with the club until the end of the 2016–17 season. Fjelde left the club at the end of his contract, having made seven appearances for the Buddies.
Later and coaching career In January 2018, Fjelde returned to Bryne. Beside that, 24-year old Fjelde also coached the clubs U16s.Pål gjør hele Bryne Uego, fotball.no, 9 November 2018 Furthermore, he also coached in the talent project Jæder Talent, and worked at the club's football leisure scheme.
In January 2020, Fjelde returned to his former childhood club Staal.Pål Fjelde returnerer til Staal, strandbuen.no, 16 January 2020 He was also hired to coach Viking's 16-2 team.Vikings trenertalent har spilt i Skottland: Dette sier han om Aberdeen, aftenposten.no, 15 September 2020
On 28 June 2020, Fjelde was also hired player-manager for Staal together with Vegard Oftedal on interim basis.Pål og Vegard skal trene Staals A-lag, strandbuen.no, 28 June 2020 The duo was replaced on 3 August 2020.Staal Jørpeland IL - Klubben i mitt hjerte! | Facebook, facebook.com, 3 August 2020 However, he continued as a player for the club and also in his coaching position at Viking.
Fjelde was also a set-piece coach for Norway's national team. He was included in Norway's staff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In August 2026, Fjelde joined Premier League club Aston Villa, replacing outgoing set-piece coach Austin MacPhee.
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