Fredrik Aursnes

Footballer

Aursnes began his senior career with IL Hødd, where he made history as the youngest winner of the Norwegian Cup at age 16.

He represented the Norway national under-21 team starting in 2014, showcasing his talent on an international level.

Currently, Aursnes plays for Benfica, where he also serves as the team captain.

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Biography

Early Life

Fredrik Aursnes was born in 1995 in Norway, where he began his football journey playing youth football for Hareid. His talent quickly became evident, and he joined IL Hødd before the 2012 season. Aursnes made his senior league debut at just 16 years and 350 days old, becoming the youngest winner and finalist of the Norwegian Cup when Hødd triumphed over Tromsø IL in the final.

Club Career

In December 2015, Aursnes signed a four-year deal with Molde FK, where he made his debut in the UEFA Europa League against Sevilla in February 2016. He reached a significant milestone on 22 April 2019, marking his 100th appearance for Molde. Aursnes continued to impress, scoring in a record 7–1 victory over KR in the UEFA Europa League. On 8 August 2021, he transferred to Feyenoord, where he scored his first goal shortly after joining. His career took another leap when he signed with Primeira Liga club Benfica on 24 August 2022 for a reported fee of €13 million, making his debut just days later.

International Career

Aursnes made his debut for the Norway national team on 6 June 2021 in a friendly match against Greece. Although he announced his retirement from international football in March 2024, he made headlines in February 2026 by expressing his availability for selection ahead of the World Cup.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Aursnes has achieved notable success, including winning the Norwegian Cup with Hødd in 2012, the Eliteserien title with Molde in 2019, and the Primeira Liga title with Benfica in the 2022–23 season. He has also been recognized individually, being named in the Eredivisie Team of the Month in January 2022 and the Primeira Liga Team of the Year for the 2024–25 season, along with winning the Cosme Damião Awards for Footballer of the Year in 2025.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

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…

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 11 October 2026

International

As of match played 4 October 2026

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

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International career

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.

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Club: IL Hødd (2012–2015)
Club: Norway national under-21 association football team (2014–)
Club: Norway national under-18 association football team (2013–2013)
National team: Norway
Club: Molde FK (2016–)

Legacy

Honours

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

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Clubs

Norway national under-21 association football team2014current
Molde FK2016current
IL Hødd2012–2015
Norway national under-18 association football team2013–2013

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