Jan Åge Fjørtoft

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Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1967

Clubs

SK Rapid Wien, Swindon Town, Eintracht Frankfurt

Honours

Hall of Fame 2025

#19

Editorial rank of 33 for Norway

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A towering forward with a surprisingly deft touch, he became a cult hero for his charismatic personality and goalscoring exploits in England and Germany. Career record: 71 caps and 20 goals for Norway; club career at SK Rapid Wien, Swindon Town, Eintracht Frankfurt; honours include Hall of Fame 2025.

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Around Fjørtoft in the almanac

One rank above: Alexander Sørloth at #18.

One rank below: Kjetil Rekdal at #20.

Norway's editorial top five: Erling Haaland · Martin Ødegaard · Rune Bratseth · Erik Thorstvedt · John Arne Riise.