Lillestrøm SK's sporting director Simon Mesfin led the club's historic unbeaten 2024/25 season Simon Mesfin, born 1980, has been a central figure in Lillestrøm SK's success. He has been sporting director since 2017 and has helped build a team that went unbeaten in the 2024/25 Eliteserien season.

How did Lillestrøm SK go unbeaten? Under Mesfin's leadership and with coaches like Hans Erik Ødegaard and Eirik Mæland, the club combined its traditional playing style with a more possession-based approach. This resulted in a historic unbeaten season and a Norwegian Cup victory.

What has Simon Mesfin achieved? Mesfin has been part of winning two Norwegian Cups (2017 and 2025), qualifying Lillestrøm SK for the UEFA Europa League in 2018 and the UEFA Conference League in 2023, as well as two promotions to the Eliteserien. He has also been interim coach in 2023.

What's next for Lillestrøm SK? After 15 years at the club, Mesfin is taking a break, but Lillestrøm SK stands strong both sportingly and structurally. The club has a clear future plan and will continue to build on the success achieved under Mesfin's leadership.