Hauger made his debut for Stabæk's first-team against Odd Grenland on 21 April 2003,[REF] when he replaced Tryggvi Guðmundsson as a substitute in the 78th minute [REF].
Hauger joined the Swedish champions IF Elfsborg on a free transfer in January 2013, after breaking his contract with Hannover 96, and signed a three-year contract with the club [REF].