Alexander Tettey

Norwegian footballer with Norwich City

Alexander Tettey - Norwegian footballer with Norwich City
Born

April 4th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Norway

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Played professional football primarily as a midfielder. Spent significant parts of the career with Norwich City in the English Premier League. Contributed to the team's promotion to the Premier League in 2015. Represented the Norwegian national team in several international competitions.

Played for Norwich City from 2012 to 2021

Competed in the Premier League

Represented Norway in international fixtures

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