Jarstein has been a member of the Norway national team since 2007, earning numerous caps.
He won the Tippeligaen with Rosenborg in 2009 and received the Gullballen award in 2018.
In 2007, he transferred to Rosenborg BK, continuing his development as a goalkeeper.
Biography
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Rune Almenning Jarstein was born in Porsgrunn, Norway, where he began his football journey playing for local team Herkules in Skien. His talent was evident from a young age, leading him to trial with several prestigious European clubs, including Manchester United and Bayern Munich. At just 18 years old, Jarstein made his debut in the Norwegian top division with Odds BK in 2002, quickly establishing himself as a promising goalkeeper.
Professional Career
After a successful stint with Odds BK, Jarstein transferred to Rosenborg BK in 2007 following the club's relegation. He continued to develop his skills and, in 2010, signed with Viking FK after losing his starting position at Rosenborg. His time at Viking lasted until 2013, when he made a significant move to Germany, signing a two-year contract with Hertha BSC. Jarstein's career at Hertha saw him rise to prominence, especially during the 2015–16 season when he became the first-choice goalkeeper due to an injury to Thomas Kraft. His impressive performances earned him a contract extension through the 2018–19 season.
International Career
Jarstein has also made his mark on the international stage, representing Norway at various youth levels and earning 30 caps. He made his senior debut for the national team on August 23, 2007, in a friendly match against Argentina. Following an injury to Jon Knudsen in 2011, Jarstein stepped up as the first-choice goalkeeper for Norway, a role he maintained until the qualification rounds for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Legacy and Honors
Throughout his career, Jarstein has achieved notable success, including winning the Tippeligaen with Rosenborg in 2009 and the Superfinalen in 2010. His individual accolades include the prestigious Gullballen award in 2018, recognizing him as one of Norway's top football talents.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Jarstein was born in Porsgrunn. He started his career playing for local team Herkules in Skien. During his teens, he had trials at several European top clubs, including Manchester United and Bayern Munich. Jarstein made his debut in the Norwegian top division, aged 18, playing for Odd in 2002. In 2007, after Odd Grenland had been relegated to the Norwegian First Division, he was transferred to Rosenborg. On 8 March 2010, Jarstein signed for Viking, after losing his starting position to Daniel Örlund. His contract with Viking expired after the 2013 season.
Hertha BSC
On 17 December 2013, he signed a two-year contract for German club Hertha BSC. Throughout the 2015–16 season, he was the first-choice goalkeeper as Thomas Kraft was injured after sustaining a shoulder injury. This gave second-choice goalkeeper Jarstein the chance to show his ability, and he took the keeper spot for the rest of the season. On 18 December 2015, after his successful spell, he was rewarded with a contract extension of three and a half years at Hertha to the end of the 2018–19 season. Jarstein remained Hertha's first choice goalkeeper over Kraft. Only during the UEFA Europa League qualification round, did Kraft and Jarstein switch positions, with Jarstein in goal for the home leg and Kraft in goal for the away leg. In an away match against Borussia Dortmund, Jarstein's performance was met with high praise after several outstanding saves and after saving a penalty from…
Jarstein was capped 30 times at youth level for Norway. On 23 August 2007, he made his debut for the Norway national team, playing 45 minutes in a 2–1 win over Argentina. When Jon Knudsen was injured in 2011, Jarstein became the new first-choice goalkeeper at the national team, and was the first choice until the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification started in September 2012, when Espen Bugge Pettersen played the match against Iceland. Jarstein was however back in the starting line-up in the next match against Slovenia, and in January 2013 the goalkeeper coach on the national team Frode Grodås stated that Jarstein was the first-choice goalkeeper.
- Club
- Odds BK (2002–2007)
- Club
- Viking FK (2010–2013)
- Club
- Rosenborg BK (2007–2010)
- Club
- Hertha BSC (2014–)
- Club
- Norway men's national association football team (2007–)
- Club
- Norway national under-16 association football team (2000–2000)
- Club
- Norway national under-17 association football team (2001–2001)
- Club
- Norway national under-18 association football team (2002–2002)
- Club
- Norway national under-19 association football team (2002–2003)
- Club
- Norway national under-21 association football team (2005–2006)
- League
- Eliteserien
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Norway
Legacy
Clubs
- Norway men's national association football team2007current
- Hertha BSC2014current
- Norway national under-16 association football team2000–2000
- Norway national under-17 association football team2001–2001
- Norway national under-18 association football team2002–2002
- Norway national under-19 association football team2002–2003
- Odds BK2002–2007
- Norway national under-21 association football team2005–2006
- Rosenborg BK2007–2010
- Viking FK2010–2013
Played together with
- A. J. SoaresViking FK · 2015
- Aasmund BjørkanNorway national under-21 association football team · 1992–1995
- Abdisalam IbrahimNorway men's national association football team · 2014
- Abdisalam IbrahimNorway national under-21 association football team · 2010–2013
- Abdisalam IbrahimViking FK · 2016
Abdou Razack TraoréRosenborg BK · 2007–2010
Adam Larsen KwaraseyNorway national under-21 association football team · 2008–2008- Adam Larsen KwaraseyRosenborg BK
Adama DiomandeNorway men's national association football team · 2015
Adem GüvenOdds BK · 2011–2013- Adolph WoldNorway men's national association football team · 1912–1921
- Adrian PereiraViking FK
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Identifiers & aliases
Rune Almenning Jarstein is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Herkules.
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