Ole Gunnar Solskjær is a Norwegian football manager and former player who has enjoyed a successful career in sports, managing a number of teams, including Premier League club Manchester United.
Solskjær’s expertise as a player is evident in his position as a striker and his impressive record of 67 appearances for the Norwegian national team. His extensive experience in the sport gives him a unique perspective and valuable insight into the game as a manager.
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- Full name: Ole Gunnar Solskjær
- Stage Name: Ole Gunnar Solskjær
- Date of birth: February 26, 1973
- Age: 51 years old
- Place of birth: Kristiansund, Norway
- Nationality: Norwegian
- Occupation: Manager
- Height: 1.78m
- Parents: Øyvind Solskjær and Brita Solskjær
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Silje Solskjær
- Children: Karna Solskjær, Noah Solskjær and Elijah Solskjær
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: £2.2 million
Early life and education
Ole Gunnar Solskjær is a former Norwegian professional footballer born on 26 February 1973 in Kristiansund, Norway. He was born to parents Øyvind Solskjær and Brita Solskjær, but there is no information about his siblings. Although his educational background is unknown, Solskjær’s ethnicity is Norwegian and his religion is Christian.
Career
Ole Gunnar Solskjær is a retired Norwegian footballer who is known for his impressive goalscoring ability while playing in Norway. After being noticed by Manchester United, he was signed by the club in 1996.
During his time at United, Solskjær became a fan favourite and was widely known for his talent for scoring important goals off the bench. He was a key player in the iconic 1999 treble-winning side and is particularly remembered for his stoppage-time winner in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
After retiring as a player, Solskjær returned to his former club, Molde, as a manager. He achieved considerable success, winning the Norwegian league title twice and the cup once.
However, he faced a setback in his managerial career with a brief and unsuccessful spell in the Premier League with Cardiff City, which resulted in relegation. Despite this, Solskjær remained determined and returned to Molde, where he continued to develop his managerial skills and eventually landed a job at Manchester United as their manager.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has had a turbulent time as Manchester United manager. He initially took over as interim manager in 2018 following the sacking of José Mourinho, and his success in the role earned him the permanent job. However, despite reintroducing the club’s attacking style, Solskjær struggled for consistent results and was eventually sacked.
Social media
- Instagram handle: @official.solskjaer
- Facebook Moderator: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
- Twitter Username: @OleGunnarSolsk5
Personal life
Ole Gunnar Solskjær is a famous Norwegian professional football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of Manchester United and has had a successful career in both roles.
Outside of his professional life, Solskjær is a family man and is married to Silje Solskjær. They have been together for many years and have three children together – Karna Solskjær, Noah Solskjær and Elijah Solskjær. Solskjær values family and has often spoken about the importance of balancing work and personal life.
Net worth
Ole Gunnar Solskjær is a famous Norwegian professional football manager and former player with a net worth of £2.2 million.
He has amassed this wealth through his successful career in sports, including his time as a player and now as a coach. His income comes mainly from his salary as a coach, as well as endorsement and sponsorship deals.
