Fredrik Aursnes

Early career

Aursnes played youth football for Hareid, before joining Hødd before the 2012 season. He made his senior league debut in April 2012 in a 2–1 win against Bodø/Glimt. Aged 16 years and 350 days, he became the all-time youngest winner and youngest finalist of the Norwegian Cup after Hødd's win against Tromsø IL in the final.

Molde

In December 2015, Aursnes joined Molde on a four-year deal. He debuted on 18 February 2016 against Sevilla in the UEFA Europa League round of 32, first leg. On 22 April 2019, Aursnes got his 100th first-team appearance for the club in their 2–0 away win against Lillestrøm. On 30 April 2019, Aursnes signed a two-year contract extension that ties him to Molde until the end of the 2021 season. On 11 July 2019, he scored Molde's second goal in the club's UEFA competitions record 7–1 win over KR in the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round.

Feyenoord

On 8 August 2021, following their 5–4 victory over Haugesund, Molde announced that Aursnes had been sold to Feyenoord. On 10 August 2021, Aursnes signed a three-year contract at the club. He scored his first goal for Feyenoord against SC Cambuur, in a 3–2 victory on 24 October 2021.

Benfica

On 24 August 2022, Aursnes signed a five-year contract with Primeira Liga side Benfica, for a reported fee of €13 million plus €2 million in add-ons. He made his debut for the club on 27 August, replacing Enzo Fernández in the 90th minute in a 3–0 away win over…

Aursnes made his debut for Norway national team on 6 June 2021 in a friendly against Greece. He substituted Patrick Berg in the 69th minute. On 12 March 2024 national team manager Ståle Solbakken announced that Aursnes had decided to retire internationally. However, on 3 February 2026, Aursnes announced that he would be available for selection ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Club

As of match played 20 August 2026

International

As of match played 11 July 2026

Norway score listed first, score column indicates score after each Aursnes goal.

Hødd

Norwegian Cup: 2012 Molde

Eliteserien: 2019 Benfica

Primeira Liga: 2022–23 Taça da Liga: 2024–25 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2023, 2025 Individual

Eredivisie Team of the Month: January 2022 Primeira Liga Team of the Year: 2024–25 Cosme Damião Awards – Footballer of the Year: 2025