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Martin Andresen 
Personal information Full name Martin Andresen Date of birth 2 February 1977 Place of birth Kråkstad, Norway Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Playing position defensive centre midfield Youth career Kråkstad Ski Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 1995–1996 Moss 45 (10) 1997 Viking 26 (8) 1998–1999 Stabæk 52 (16) 1999–2000 Wimbledon 14 (1) 2000 → Molde (loan) 9 (1) 2001–2004 Stabæk 87 (16) 2003–2004 → Blackburn (loan) 11 (0) 2005–2007 Brann[1] 64 (11) 2008–2009 Vålerenga 40 (2) 2010 Vålerenga B team 2011 Follo National team‡ 1995–1998 Norway U21 24 (4) 2001–2009 Norway 43 (3) Teams managed 2008– Vålerenga * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 November 2009.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 31 January 2010Martin Andresen (born 2 February 1977 in Kråkstad) is a Norwegian football manager.
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Club career
Martin Andresen was a regular on many Norwegian national youth teams while playing for Moss, Viking and Stabæk Fotball from 1995-1999. After the 1999 season, Andresen was sold to Premier League club Wimbledon in a deal worth £1,8 million. But like many of the other Norwegians in the club, his stay became short and unsuccessful. He did however score once against Liverpool.[2] After a short loan spell at Molde, Andresen returned to his motherclub Stabæk in 2001, where he proved himself to be one of the best central midfielders in Norway.
After a brilliant 2003 season, where Stabæk captured the bronze medals in the Norwegian Premier League, Andresen was loaned out to the Premiership club Blackburn Rovers from February–August 2004, but did not sign a longer deal with the English club. Andresen once again decided to return to Stabæk to save the club from relegation from the Norwegian Premier League, but despite that Andresen played even while injured, Stabæk could not save their spot in the highest Norwegian league. Andresen, not willing to play in the Adeccoliga, asked to be sold. Many clubs in Norway were interested in the newly appointed national team captain, but the high price scared many away, including the champions Rosenborg. Vålerenga looked set to capture Andresen just before Christmas 2004, but Brann, with help from local investors signed the midfielder on 23 December 2004.
Brann
Martin Andresen became the most expensive transfer in Brann history, in a deal worth ca. 15.000.000 NOK (£ 1.310.000). After a disappointing first season, much ruined by injuries, Andresen made it clear that he would be "fit for fight" in 2006. In the pre-season he was appointed captain for Brann, clearly showing his importance for the club on and off the field. In 2006, Brann had their best season opening ever, much thanks to Andresen directing his teammates from his central midfielder position. He has in recent games been captain of the Norwegian national team, playing in central midfield. In 2007 Brann won the Norwegian League, with Andresen as captain. He was described as the most valuable player by many Norwegian pundits. He was also named in the Team of the Year.
Vålerenga
Andresen was announced as the new manager of Vålerenga on 6 November 2007 while still under contract with Brann for the remainder of the year. Brann terminated their working relationship with Andresen the day after. He signed a three year long contract with Vålerenga as player and manager. After head coach Tor Ole Skullerud resigned in 2009, Andresen became the first player/head coach in the Norwegian top division (Tippeligaen) since Kjetil Rekdal (also with Vålerenga) in 2002.
He retired as a player before the 2010 season, but continued to play several matches for the reserve team in the Norwegian second division. In 2011 he is going to play for Follo FK in the same division when he can find the time.
International career
He made his debut for Norway in 15 August 2001 friendly match against Turkey and has earned a total of 43 caps, scoring 3 goals.[3]
Private life
Martin Andresen is an heir to the Norwegian furniture manufacturer Skeidar.
He is also a keen bridge player.[4] In December 2009 he partnered Tor Helness to win one of the side events in the North American Bridge Championships in San Diego.[5]
Honours
Norway
- Norwegian Premier League: 2007
- Norwegian Cup: 1998, 2008
Individual
- Kniksen of the year: 2003
- Kniksen award: midfielder of the year in 2003
- Norwegian Football Association Gold Watch
References
- ^ SK Brann profile
- ^ "Heskey double denies Dons". BBC. 16 April 2000. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/fa_carling_premiership/715596.stm. Retrieved 5 November 2009.
- ^ Norway - Record International Players - RSSSF
- ^ (Norwegian) Norsk Bridgefestival 2003
- ^ Daily Telegraph Bridge News p34 Issue no 48, 060 (dated 8 December 2009)
Kniksen of the Year Thorstvedt (1990) · Bratseth (1991) · Bratseth (1992) · Olsen (1993) · Bratseth (1994) · H. Riise (1995) · Solskjær (1996) · Eggen (1997) · Flo (1998) · H. Berg (1999)
Mykland (2000) · Ø. Berg (2001) · Bergdølmo (2002) · Andresen (2003) · Hagen (2004) · Carew (2005) · J. Riise (2006) · Carew (2007) · Carew (2008)· Hangeland (2009)· Annan (2010)Vålerenga Fotball – current squad 1 Hirschfeld · 2 Dahl Hagen · 3 Nordvik · 4 Muri · 5 Solli · 6 dos Santos · 7 Stoor · 9 Oussou · 10 Strand · 11 Berre · 13 Ogude · 14 Koné · 16 Nielsen · 17 Fellah · 18 Gunnarsson · 19 Leigh · 23 Hæstad · 24 Strandberg · 26 Zajić · 27 Haidar · 28 Singh · 34 Kongshavn · Manager: Andresen
Vålerenga Fotball – managers "Tippen" Johansen (1944) • Sørensen (1944–46) • "Svarten" Henriksen (1947–48) • Ulrich (1949) • "Tippen" Johansen (1949) • Svendsen (1949–50) • Ridder Nilsen (1950) • Sørensen (1951) • Borgen (1952–53) • Sørensen (1954) • Hahn (1955) • Cerveny (1956) • "Svarten" Henriksen (1957–58) • Gulbrandsen (1959–61) • Ridder Nilsen (1961) • Osnes (1962) • Johannesen (1963) • Ploderer (1964–66) • Windingstad (1967–70) • Eriksen (1971–72) • Vigum (1973) • Johannesen (1974–75) • Hænes (1976–77) • Hoff (1978) • Eriksen (1979–81) • Rikheim (1982) • Eriksen (1982) • Bengtsson (1983) • Sjøvold (1984) • Bengtsson (1984) • Nordin (1985) • Nilsson (1986) • Vestlund (1986) • Sigernes (1987–88) • Notkewich (1988–89) • Vestlund (1989–90) • Nordin (1990–92) • Davidsen (1993–97) • "Drillo" Olsen (1998–99) • Løberg (1999) • Nordlie (2000) • Rekdal (2001–06) • Myhre (2006–07) • Aabrekk (2007–08) • Andresen (2008–)
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