The powerful forward, much like his father, uses his imposing frame and clinical finishing to lead the line for club and country. Career record: 70 caps and 26 goals for Norway; club career at FC Groningen, Real Sociedad, Atlético Madrid.
One rank above: Tore André Flo at #17.
One rank below: Jan Åge Fjørtoft at #19.
Norway's editorial top five: Erling Haaland · Martin Ødegaard · Rune Bratseth · Erik Thorstvedt · John Arne Riise.