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.
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.