Odd Iversen facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Odd Helge Iversen | ||
| Date of birth | 6 November 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Trondheim, Norway | ||
| Date of death | 29 December 2014 (aged 69) | ||
| Place of death | Trondheim, Norway | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1964 | Trond | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1964-1965 | Rosenborg 2 | 13 | (13) |
| 1965-1969 | Rosenborg | 54 | (73) |
| 1969-1972 | Racing Mechelen | 44 | (27) |
| 1973-1975 | Rosenborg | 42 | (29) |
| 1976-1979 | Vålerenga | 65 | (35) |
| 1980-1982 | Rosenborg | 64 | (21) |
| Total | 282 | (198) | |
| National team | |||
| 1966 | Norway U21 | 5 | (4) |
| 1967-1979 | Norway | 45 | (19) |
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Odd "Ivers" Iversen (born 6 November 1945 – died 29 December 2014) was a famous Norwegian football player. He was known for scoring many goals in the top football league in Norway. He once held the record for the most goals ever scored in the Norwegian top league, with 158 goals. He also still holds the amazing record of scoring 30 goals in just one season!
Odd Iversen passed away in Trondheim, Norway, when he was 69 years old. He was also the father of another well-known football player, Steffen Iversen.
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Who Was Odd Iversen?
Odd Helge Iversen was born in Trondheim, Norway. He became one of the most important football players in Norwegian history. People often called him "Ivers." He was a forward, which means his main job was to score goals.
Early Days and Rosenborg
Iversen started his football journey in his hometown. He joined the youth team of Rosenborg BK, which is one of Norway's biggest football clubs. He quickly showed how good he was at scoring goals.
Rising Through the R Ranks
He played for Rosenborg's second team before moving up to the main team. From 1965 to 1969, he played 54 games for Rosenborg and scored an incredible 73 goals. This made him a star player.
A Goal-Scoring Machine
Odd Iversen was famous for his ability to find the back of the net. He had a natural talent for scoring goals. His records show just how good he was.
Setting New Records
In one amazing season, he scored 30 goals. This is still the record for the most goals scored by one player in a single season in Norway's top league. This record shows his incredible skill and dedication.
Top Scorer for Years
He was the top scorer in the Norwegian league several times. His goal-scoring helped his teams win many matches. Fans loved watching him play because he was so exciting.
Playing for Different Clubs
Even though he is most famous for playing with Rosenborg, Odd Iversen also played for other teams.
Time in Belgium
From 1969 to 1972, he played for Racing Mechelen in Belgium. He played 44 games and scored 27 goals there. This was a great experience for him to play football in another country.
Return to Norway
After his time in Belgium, Iversen came back to Norway. He played for Rosenborg again from 1973 to 1975. Then, he joined Vålerenga Fotball from 1976 to 1979, where he scored 35 goals in 65 games. He finished his career back at Rosenborg from 1980 to 1982.
National Team Career
Odd Iversen also represented his country. He played for the Norwegian national football team.
Playing for Norway
He played for the Norway U21 team first. Then, he played 45 games for the main Norway team between 1967 and 1979. He scored 19 goals for his country.
A Family of Footballers
Odd Iversen's love for football was passed down to his son.
Steffen Iversen's Career
His son, Steffen Iversen, also became a very successful football player. Steffen played for big clubs like Tottenham Hotspur in England and also for the Norwegian national team. It's rare for both a father and son to be so famous in football!
His Legacy
Odd Iversen is remembered as one of Norway's greatest football players. His goal-scoring records and his passion for the game left a lasting mark on Norwegian football. He will always be known as "Ivers," the goal machine.
