Rune Bratseth facts for kids
Bratseth in 2010
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rune Bratseth | ||
| Date of birth | 19 March 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | Trondheim, Norway | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Libero | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1971–1980 | Nidelv | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1982 | Nidelv | ||
| 1983–1986 | Rosenborg | 83 | (2) |
| 1987–1995 | Werder Bremen | 230 | (12) |
| Total | 313 | (14) | |
| International career | |||
| 1986–1994 | Norway | 60 | (4) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2006 | Rosenborg | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Rune Bratseth (born 19 March 1961) is a famous Norwegian former footballer. He played as a libero, which is a type of defender who also helps with attacking plays.
People called him Elk because he was tall and strong. He is best known for playing with Werder Bremen in Germany. He also played for the Norwegian national team in the 1994 World Cup.
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About Rune Bratseth
Rune Bratseth was born in Trondheim, Norway. His son-in-law, Ingar Bratseth-Kiplesund, is a professional long jumper from Norway.
Rune's Club Football Journey
Starting at Rosenborg
Rune Bratseth began his football career at his local club, Rosenborg BK, in Norway. At first, he was not a full-time professional player.
Moving to Werder Bremen
In January 1987, Rune moved to Germany to play for Werder Bremen. He joined the team for about €93,000. He quickly became a regular player in the starting lineup. His first game for the club was on 21 February.
He helped Werder Bremen win their first Bundesliga championship in his very first full season, 1987–88. This was a great start for him in Germany!
Winning the Cup Winners' Cup
One of Rune's biggest achievements was when Werder Bremen won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1991–92. They won the final match 2–0 against Monaco. Rune played in almost all the games during this competition. He even scored two goals.
Later Years and Comeback
After winning another league title with Bremen in 1992–93, Rune started having problems with his knees. He even needed injections to keep playing. He decided to retire after playing for Norway in the 1994 World Cup.
However, Werder Bremen had many injured players in March 1995. So, Rune made a special comeback for one match to help his team. Overall, he played 316 games for Werder Bremen and scored 20 goals.
In a thrilling game during the 1993–94 UEFA Champions League, Werder Bremen was losing 3–0 to Anderlecht. But they made an amazing comeback to win 5–3! Rune helped by scoring a goal that made the score 2–3.
After Playing: A Golden Player
In November 2003, Rune Bratseth was named Norway's Golden Player. This award recognized him as the best Norwegian footballer of the past 50 years. It was part of UEFA's special celebration.
Later, he became the chairman and general manager of Rosenborg, his old club. He worked well with coach Nils Arne Eggen. Together, they helped Rosenborg stay one of the best teams in the Norwegian top division.
Rune was even listed as a player for Rosenborg's UEFA Champions League squad once. This was because the team didn't have enough players registered. He agreed to sit on the bench for one game, just in case of an emergency.
Rune was also known for his speed. He ran 40 meters in 4.69 seconds, which is one of the fastest times ever for a Norwegian football player!
Rune's International Career
Rune Bratseth first played for the Norwegian national team on 26 February 1986. It was a friendly game against Grenada, which Norway won 2–1. For the next eight years, he was a regular player for Norway. He played in 59 more games for his country.
During the 1994 FIFA World Cup, Rune was 33 years old and the captain of the Norwegian team. Norway got four points in the group stage but did not move on to the next round. Their last game against the Republic of Ireland was Rune's final international match.
How Rune Played Football
Rune Bratseth played as a libero. He was known for being very fast and good at positioning himself on the field. He was also strong when challenging other players and smart in his attacking moves.
Rune Bratseth's Achievements
With Rosenborg
- 1. divisjon: 1985
With Werder Bremen
- Bundesliga: 1987–88, 1992–93
- DFB-Pokal: 1990–91, 1993–94
- European Cup Winners' Cup: 1991–92
Individual Awards
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1987–88, 1988–89, 1992–93
- Kniksen Award: Kniksen of the year in 1991, 1992, 1994, Kniksen's honour award in 1994
- UEFA Norwegian Golden Player: 2003
See also
In Spanish: Rune Bratseth para niños
