Alexander Sørloth
Norwegian footballer with RB Leipzig
Born
December 5th, 1995
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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A professional footballer active in forward positions, Sørloth began his career at Kristiansund before moving to Viking FK. He gained further attention at FC Midtjylland, where strong performances led to a transfer to Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Following a loan spell at Göztepe, he contributed significantly to the Turkish Super Lig with Trabzonspor, finishing as the league's top scorer. In 2021, he joined RB Leipzig, furthering his presence in one of Europe's top leagues. Sørloth also represented the national team, making appearances in international competitions.
Top scorer in Turkish Super Lig
Played for RB Leipzig
Contributed to FC Midtjylland's success
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