Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Footballer and manager; coached Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjær - Footballer and manager; coached Manchester United
Born

February 26th, 1973
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Norway

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A former professional footballer and manager, Solskjær began his career at Clausenengen and later played for Molde. The forward joined Manchester United in 1996, becoming a key player during a successful period for the team. He scored the winning goal in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, contributing to the team's treble that season. After retiring as a player in 2007, Solskjær returned to Manchester United as a coach, later serving as the manager from 2018 to 2021. His tenure included an emphasis on promoting youth and a commitment to attacking football.

Scored the winning goal in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final

Managed Manchester United from 2018 to 2021

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