A linchpin in Manchester United's treble-winning defence of 1999, his composure and strength were vital at the back. Career record: 62 caps and 3 goals for Norway; club career at FK Eik Tønsberg, Manchester United, Vålerenga Fotball.
One rank above: Myggen Mykland at #15.
One rank below: Tore André Flo at #17.
Norway's editorial top five: Erling Haaland · Martin Ødegaard · Rune Bratseth · Erik Thorstvedt · John Arne Riise.