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The best Norwegian footballers in history

Last update October 2, 2023 by colgadosporelfutbol

Have you ever wondered who they are or have been? the best norwegian players in history? The Norwegian team never had an outstanding participation in any World Cup or Eurocup. The biggest achievement of the Nordic team was the bronze medal obtained in the Berlin Olympics in the year 1936. Even so, throughout history there were good Norwegian footballers that we collect in this article.

The best Norwegian footballers in history

MORTEN GAMST PEDERSEN

Like most of the best Norwegian footballers, Pedersen excelled in the Premier League. His best time was lived at the Blackburn Rovers where he played for 9 years and he disputed almost 300 official matches.

ERIK THORSTVEDT

Possibly the best Norwegian goalkeeper in history. Once again we must highlight his career in the English league in which he defended the shirt of a historical like Tottenham Hotspur. With the 'spurs' disputed a total of 175 meetings.

TORÉ SECOND FLOW

One of the biggest (literally) norwegian forwards. The team that shone the most was Chelsea, where he was an important footballer, very difficult to score due to his great size.. He also played in clubs like Scottish Rangers, Sunderland, Leeds, Siena… Of course, He was also international and scored one of the most important goals in Norwegian history.. It was against Brazil in the World 1998 that allowed his team to qualify for the round of 16.

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Tore André Flo in a match against Brazil (Football Vintage)

JORGEN JUVE

Possibly the first great Norwegian footballer in history. Jorgen Juve was the captain of that legendary team that won the bronze medal at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. He also played in the World Cup 1938. Is the top scorer in the history of the Norwegian national football team.

JOHN CAREW

Another tall striker who defended the Norwegian elastic. The race of John Carew it was quite long. He played in teams like Valencia (where he possibly lived his best years), Rosenborg, Roma, Aston Villa, Besiktas, Olympique Lyon, West Ham… After hanging up his boots he began his career as a film actor.

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John Carew with the Norway team (The Journal)

JOHN ARNE RIISE

Riise could not miss this list of the best norwegian footballers history. The left-hander experienced his best time at Liverpool where he played 7 achieving seasons 7 Titles, among them, the Champions League of 2005. He also wore the Monaco jersey, Rome or Fulham among others.

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John Arne Riise with the European Cup won by Liverpool in 2005 (RPP)

OLE LOVES SUNFLOWERS

Possibly the best footballer Norway has given to date. 'The murderer with a baby face' was one of the great players of the Manchester United de Alex Fergurson. A shocking one on the bench who always scored important goals when he was needed most.

In the Red Devils he was 11 seasons where he won 6 Suspenders, 1 Champions (with his historic goal in the final against Bayern), 1 Intercontinental Cup, 2 FA Cup y 3 Community Shield. He authored 281 goals in total 525 games played throughout his career. It is for many, one of the best footballers in Norwegian history.

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Solskjaer, idol of Old Trafford (tigosports)

ERLING HAALAND

Erling Haaland has emerged as one of the most prominent players on the international football scene. His scoring ability and imposing physique have made him a striker coveted by the biggest clubs in the world.. Haaland nation the 21 July 2000 and Leeds, England, but he represents the Norwegian team, and his impact on football in Norway and beyond is undeniable.

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Erling Haaland is on track to be the best Norwegian player in history. PHOTO: https://depositphotos.com/

MARTIN ØDEEGARD

Martin Ødegaard is another name that has captured the attention of the football world. Born on 17 from December to 1998 a Drammen, Norway, Ødegaard is an attacking midfielder with exceptional talent for the game. He was the youngest player to debut in the Norwegian national team with 15 years.

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Martin Odegaard in his time as a Real Madrid player. PHOTO: https://depositphotos.com/

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