How many caps did Ronny Johnsen win for Norway?

Ronny Johnsen won 62 caps for Norway, scoring 3 goals.

Which clubs did Ronny Johnsen play for?

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

Where does Ronny Johnsen rank among Norway's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Ronny Johnsen #16 of Norway's 33 greatest players of all time.

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16 / Norway · 1991–2007

Ronny Johnsen

CB sweeper

Caps · Norway

Goals · Norway

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.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q381460

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Career record

1987–1991	FK Eik Tønsberg
1992–1993	Lyn 1896 FK
1994–1995	Lillestrøm SK
1995–1996	Beşiktaş J.K.
1996–2002	Manchester United
2002–2004	Aston Villa
2004–2005	Newcastle United
2005–2008	Vålerenga Fotball
—	Sem IF
—	Stokke IL
Norway	62 caps, 3 goals

Sources

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

Shared the era

Norway legends whose careers overlapped Johnsen's

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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.

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