Tore Pedersen facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tore André Pedersen | ||
| Date of birth | 29 September 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Fredrikstad, Norway | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1987 | Selbak IF | ||
| 1988 | Lillestrøm SK | 0 | (0) |
| 1989 | Fredrikstad FK | ||
| 1990–1992 | IFK Göteborg | 60 | (0) |
| 1993 | SK Brann | 22 | (0) |
| 1993–1994 | Oldham Athletic | 10 | (0) |
| 1994 | SK Brann | 1 | (0) |
| 1994–1995 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 14 | (0) |
| 1995 | SK Brann | 12 | (0) |
| 1995–1997 | FC St. Pauli | 37 | (0) |
| 1997–1998 | Blackburn Rovers | 5 | (0) |
| 1998–1999 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 20 | (1) |
| 1999–2001 | Wimbledon | 6 | (0) |
| 2001 | Trosvik IF | ||
| 2002–2003 | Fredrikstad FK | 38 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 1990–1999 | Norway | 45 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Tore Pedersen (born September 29, 1969) is a former professional footballer from Norway. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. Tore played for many different football clubs in several countries, including England, Germany, Sweden, and Japan. He also proudly represented his home country, Norway, playing 45 games for their national team.
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Tore Pedersen's Football Journey
Tore Pedersen started his football career in Norway. He played for clubs like Selbak IF, Lillestrøm SK, and Fredrikstad FK in his early years.
Playing in Sweden
In 1990, Tore moved to Sweden to play for IFK Göteborg. This was a big step in his career. He played 60 games for Göteborg over three years, helping them in their league matches.
Adventures in England and Japan
After his time in Sweden, Tore returned to Norway briefly with SK Brann. Soon after, he moved to England to play for Oldham Athletic in the Premier League during the 1993–94 season. He played 10 games there.
In 1994, Tore had an exciting adventure playing for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan. He played 14 games for them before returning to Norway and then Europe.
Time in Germany and Back to England
From 1995 to 1997, Tore played for FC St. Pauli in Germany, appearing in 37 matches. He then returned to England to play for Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League for five games in the 1997–98 season.
His journey continued back to Germany, where he played for Eintracht Frankfurt from 1998 to 1999. He played 20 games for them and even scored one goal, which is rare for a defender!
Final Years in England and Norway
Tore's last stop in England was with Wimbledon from 1999 to 2001, where he played 6 games. After his time abroad, he returned to Norway. He played for Trosvik IF in 2001 and then for his former club, Fredrikstad FK, from 2002 to 2003, playing 38 more games and scoring 3 goals.
Playing for Norway
Tore Pedersen was a key player for the Norway national team. He played a total of 45 international games for his country between 1990 and 1999. Representing your country in football is a great honor, and Tore was a consistent part of the team for many years.
See also
In Spanish: Tore Pedersen para niños
