How many caps did John Carew win for Norway?

John Carew won 91 caps for Norway, scoring 24 goals.

Which clubs did John Carew play for?

Vålerenga Fotball (1997–1999), Rosenborg BK (1999–2000), Valencia CF (2000–2004), AS Roma (2003–2004), Beşiktaş J.K. (2004–2005), Olympique Lyonnais (2005–2007), Aston Villa (2007–2011), West Ham United (2011–2012), Stoke City (2011–2011).

Where does John Carew rank among Norway's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks John Carew #12 of Norway's 33 greatest players of all time.

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12 / Norway · 1998–2011

John Carew

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Caps · Norway

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Life

1979

Clubs

Vålerenga Fotball, Valencia CF, Aston Villa

#12

Editorial rank of 33 for Norway

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A powerful and athletic striker, he terrorised Premier League defences with his strength and aerial prowess for Aston Villa and Lyon. Career record: 91 caps and 24 goals for Norway; club career at Vålerenga Fotball, Valencia CF, Aston Villa.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1997–1999	Vålerenga Fotball
1999–2000	Rosenborg BK
2000–2004	Valencia CF
2003–2004	AS Roma
2004–2005	Beşiktaş J.K.
2005–2007	Olympique Lyonnais
2007–2011	Aston Villa
2011–2012	West Ham United
2011–2011	Stoke City
Norway	91 caps, 24 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Norway checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Norway checked 4 October 2026

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Around Carew in the almanac

One rank above: Henning Berg at #11.

One rank below: Lars Bohinen at #13.

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

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