Andrine Hegerberg facts for kids
Hegerberg with Paris Saint-Germain in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Andrine Stolsmo Hegerberg | ||
| Date of birth | 6 June 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Sunndalsøra, Norway | ||
| Height | 1.69 m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sunndal | |||
| 2007–2008 | Kolbotn | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009–2011 | Kolbotn | 38 | (10) |
| 2012 | Stabæk | 21 | (4) |
| 2013 | 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam | 4 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC | 59 | (3) |
| 2016–2018 | Birmingham City | 19 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Paris Saint-Germain | 9 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Roma | 24 | (4) |
| 2022 | BK Häcken | 20 | (2) |
| 2023–2024 | SK Brann | 24 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2007–2008 | Norway U15 | 5 | (1) |
| 2008–2009 | Norway U16 | 18 | (4) |
| 2008–2010 | Norway U17 | 11 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Norway U19 | 18 | (3) |
| 2011–2012 | Norway U20 | 8 | (3) |
| 2012–2016 | Norway U23 | 17 | (5) |
| 2012–2017 | Norway | 25 | (1) |
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Andrine Stolsmo Hegerberg (born June 6, 1993) is a retired Norwegian footballer. She played as a midfielder, helping her teams both defend and attack.
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Andrine Hegerberg's Club Career
Early Years in Norway
Andrine grew up in Sunndal, Norway. She played football there with her younger sister, Ada. In 2007, their family moved to Kolbotn. Both sisters joined the youth teams at Kolbotn IL.
By 2009, when she was 16, Andrine joined Kolbotn's main team. She made her first professional appearance in the Toppserien league on September 27, 2009. The Hegerberg sisters were seen as very talented players in Norway. In 2011, Andrine even won the Talent of the Month award.
After three years with Kolbotn, where her team won bronze medals in 2010 and 2011, she and Ada moved. They signed with Stabæk for the 2012 season. With Stabæk, Andrine helped her team win a silver medal in the Toppserien league. They also won the gold medal in the Norwegian Cup.
Playing in Germany and Sweden
In January 2013, Andrine and her sister moved to Germany. They joined the team 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam. Andrine played her first game for Potsdam on March 3, 2013. This was in a big cup semifinal match.
She also made her Bundesliga league debut later that month. Potsdam finished second in both the league and the German Cup that season.
Later in 2013, Andrine moved to Sweden. She signed with Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC in the Damallsvenskan league. She played her first game for Göteborg on August 18.
Time in England, France, and Italy
On June 15, 2016, Andrine joined FA WSL club Birmingham City L.F.C. in England. She played there for two years.
In January 2018, it was announced that Andrine would join Paris Saint-Germain ("PSG"). This French team plays in the Division 1 Féminine league. She stayed with PSG until 2019. In May 2019, she decided to leave PSG and look for a new team.
In July 2019, Andrine signed with Roma, an Italian team in Serie A. She said she loved Roma's team colors and their famous player, Francesco Totti. Andrine played her first game for Roma on September 15, 2019. A week later, she scored her first goal for the club.
She scored four goals for Roma in the 2019-20 season. However, her second season in Rome was cut short. In January 2021, she had a serious knee injury during training. Even so, Andrine received a winner's medal for the Coppa Italia in May 2021. Her team, Roma, won the final on penalties.
Andrine Hegerberg's International Career
Representing Norway's Youth Teams
Andrine Hegerberg played for Norway at many different youth levels. In 2009, she was part of the Norwegian team that finished fourth in the U-17 European Championship. Two years later, in 2011, her team reached the final of the 2011 UEFA Women's U-19 Championship. They lost to Germany in that match.
Andrine also played for Norway in the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. In one game, she and her sister each scored a goal. This helped Norway beat Canada 2–1 and reach the quarter-finals.
Playing for the Senior National Team
On January 17, 2012, Andrine played her first game for the senior national team. This was a friendly match against Sweden. She scored her first goal for the senior team on September 15, 2016, against Kazakhstan.
Andrine Hegerberg's Playing Style
Andrine Hegerberg is known as a "box-to-box" midfielder. This means she plays all over the field. She helps her team by moving around a lot without the ball.
She often goes back into her own half to help start attacks. She also times her runs into the opponent's area to create scoring chances. This skill also means Hegerberg can score goals herself.
Honours
Club Achievements
- Stabæk
- Norwegian Women's Cup: Winner, 2012
- Toppserien: Runner-up, 2012
- Frauen Bundesliga: Runner-up, 2012–13
- Frauen DFB Pokal: Runner-up, 2012–13
Roma
- Coppa Italia: Winner, 2020–21
Country Achievements
- Norway U-19
- 2011 UEFA Women's U-19 Championship: Runners-up, 2011
See Also
