A dominant figure at the heart of Rosenborg's defence, he led them to multiple Tippeligaen titles and memorable Champions League nights. Career record: 30 caps and 0 goals for Norway; club career at KIL/Hemne, Rosenborg BK, FK Bodø/Glimt.
One rank above: Thomas Myhre at #24.
One rank below: Harald Martin Brattbakk at #26.
Norway's editorial top five: Erling Haaland · Martin Ødegaard · Rune Bratseth · Erik Thorstvedt · John Arne Riise.