Known for his penalty heroics and tough tackling, he was a defensive leader and a key part of Norway's 1994 and 1998 World Cup squads. Career record: 83 caps and 17 goals for Norway; club career at Molde FK, Lierse S.K., Vålerenga Fotball.
One rank above: Jan Åge Fjørtoft at #19.
One rank below: Rune Jarstein at #21.
Norway's editorial top five: Erling Haaland · Martin Ødegaard · Rune Bratseth · Erik Thorstvedt · John Arne Riise.