Clubs played for: Clausenengen, FK Molde, Manchester United (1990-2007)
Born: 1973
Birthplace: Kristiansund, Norway
Position: Forward
Biography: Fast and skillful Norwegian international with an eye for goal. Solskjaer was acquired from Molde (Norway) in July 1996 for a fee of £1.5 million and is best remembered for scoring the last minute injury time winner against Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League Final to complete the treble. Often used as a Super Sub, he did briefly partner Ruud van Nistelrooy in front and played on the right wing for a spell when David Beckham was injured. He was troubled with knee injuries and was eventually forced to announce his retirement from the game. He holds the United record for the most goals by a substitute 28. In November 2007, Solskjaer was awarded with First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav by King Harald V of Norway, the Norwegian equivalent of knighthood. He was presented with the award in a ceremony on the 25 October 2008, in his hometown of Kristiansund. Solskjaer is the youngest ever recipient of the knighthood, usually bestowed upon notable members of society in their later years. Since 2008, he has been the reserve team manager of Manchester United.
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