Sander Berge

Sander Berge

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Sander Berge is a Norwegian professional footballer born in 1998.

Berge made his league debut for Vålerenga at just 17 years old, scoring in his first Norwegian Cup match.

He made his senior international debut for Norway in 2017 at the age of 19.

Biography

Early Life

Sander Gard Bolin Berge was born in Bærum, Akershus, Norway, in 1998, into a family with a strong athletic background. His father, Swedish mother, and older brother all played basketball at an international level, showcasing a legacy of sportsmanship. Interestingly, his grandfather, Ragnar Berge, was a left-back for Vålerenga from 1945 to 1957 and earned a cap for Norway in 1955.

Career

Berge began his football journey with Asker Fotball, making his senior debut in 2013. He quickly moved to Vålerenga Fotball in 2015, where he made a significant impact by scoring in his first Norwegian Cup match. By 2016, he was recognized as the Norwegian league's young player of the year. In 2017, he signed with K.R.C. Genk, where he became a key player, contributing to their Belgian championship win in the 2018-19 season and making his UEFA Champions League debut in 2019.

In January 2020, Berge transitioned to the Premier League, signing with Sheffield United. He continued to represent Norway at various levels, making his senior debut in 2017 and scoring his first international goal in 2019. As of 2023, he plays for Burnley F.C. and is set to join Fulham F.C. in 2024.

Personal Life

Berge's personal life reflects his family's athletic legacy. He and his partner, Julie Karlsen, welcomed their first child, a son, on June 8, 2025. This blend of sports and family values continues to shape his journey both on and off the pitch.

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Career & Clubs

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 20 September 2026

International

As of match played 1 October 2026

As of match played 23 June 2026. Norway score listed first, score column indicates score after each Berge goal.

International career

Berge made his debut for Norway when he played for the under-15 team against Canada U15 on 2 May 2013. He has since represented Norway at every level up to the senior national team. He made his senior international debut on 23 March 2017, aged 19, coming on as a substitute in the 76th minute of the Euro-qualifier against Northern Ireland. On 5 September 2019, Berge scored his first senior international goal in the 34th minute of a game against Malta in the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying rounds. On 21 May 2026, Berge was included in the 26-man squad selected by Norway national team manager Ståle Solbakken for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Early career

Berge was born in Bærum, Akershus. He started his career playing youth football for Asker, making his senior debut in the end of the 2013 season for the team then playing in the Norwegian 2. divisjon. He joined top flight team Vålerenga before the 2015 season and made his debut at the age of 17, scoring the opening goal of an 8–0 win over Lokomotiv Oslo in the first round of the Norwegian Cup. Berge made his league debut for Vålerenga as a substitute against Sandefjord on 11 July 2015 and his first league start against Rosenborg on 16 August. He became established as a regular starter in the 2016 season and was named as the Norwegian league's young player of the year. On 2 January 2017, he signed a four-year contract with Genk. He made his first team league debut on 21 January as a substitute in the 1–0 win away against Eupen. He earned his first start and full match against Mouscron on 17 February in a 1–0 win at home, becoming an integral part of the team for the remaining season, which included an impressive run in the Europa League, ending in the quarter finals against Celta Vigo. During the 2018–19 season, Berge made 28 appearances as Genk won the Belgian championship. Berge made his UEFA Champions League debut in a 6–2 loss to RB Salzburg on 17 September 2019. On 30 December, he was named by UEFA in the Champions League breakthrough team for 2019.

Sheffield United

On 30 January 2020, Berge signed for Premier League club Sheffield United,…

Club
Vålerenga Fotball (2015–2017)
Club
Asker Fotball (2013–2014)
Club
Norway national under-21 association football team (2016–2016)
Club
K.R.C. Genk (2017–2020)
Club
Norway men's national association football team (2017–)
Club
Sheffield United F.C. (2020–2023)
Club
Burnley F.C. (2023–2024)
Club
Fulham F.C. (2024–)
National team
Norway

Personal

Personal life

Berge comes from a basketball-playing family, with his father, Swedish mother and older brother all having played basketball at international level. His brother has also played for top flight teams Centrum Tigers and Asker Aliens. Berge is also the grandson of Ragnar Berge, who played as a left-back for Vålerenga from 1945 until 1957, and was capped once by Norway (in 1955). Berge and his partner Julie Karlsen's first child, a son, was born on 8 June 2025.

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

Norwegian association football player (born 1998)

Position

midfielder

Extract from Wikipedia

Sander Gard Bolin Berge is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Fulham and the Norway national team.

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