
The versatile defender won the Premier League title with Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United, showcasing his leadership and positional sense. Career record: 100 caps and 9 goals for Norway; club career at Vålerenga Fotball, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester United.
| 1978–1988 | KFUM-Kameratene Oslo |
| 1988–1991 | Vålerenga Fotball |
| 1992–1993 | Lillestrøm SK |
| 1993–1997 | Blackburn Rovers |
| 1997–2000 | Manchester United |
| 2000–2003 | Blackburn Rovers |
| 2003–2004 | Rangers |
| 2005–2008 | Lyn 1896 FK |
| 2008–2011 | Lillestrøm SK |
| 2012–2012 | Blackburn Rovers |
| 2014–2015 | Legia Warsaw |
| 2016–2017 | Fehérvár |
| Norway | 100 caps, 9 goals |
One rank above: Brede Hangeland at #10.
One rank below: John Carew at #12.
Norway's editorial top five: Erling Haaland · Martin Ødegaard · Rune Bratseth · Erik Thorstvedt · John Arne Riise.