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Ronny Johnsen

Icon CB, also CDM Right-footed sweeper
Rating
86
Caps
62
Goals
3
Life
1969
Clubs
FK Eik Tønsberg, Manchester United, Vålerenga Fotball
#16
Editorial rank of 33 for Norway
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

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.

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Career record

1987–1991FK Eik Tønsberg
1992–1993Lyn 1896 FK
1994–1995Lillestrøm SK
1995–1996Beşiktaş J.K. (Football)
1996–2002Manchester United
2002–2004Aston Villa
2004–2005Newcastle United
2005–2008Vålerenga Fotball
—Sem IF
—Stokke IL
Norway62 caps, 3 goals

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Around Johnsen in the almanac

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.