Alexander Sørloth

Alexander Sørloth

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ИИ

Alexander Sørloth is a Norwegian professional footballer born in 1995, known for his role as a striker.

He began his professional career at Rosenborg BK, where he made his debut in 2013 after years in the youth system.

Sørloth had a successful loan spell at FK Bodø/Glimt, scoring 13 goals in 26 appearances during the 2015 season.

Биография

Early Life

Alexander Sørloth was born in 1995 in Norway, where he developed a passion for football from a young age. He progressed through the youth ranks of Rosenborg BK, a prominent Norwegian club, and earned a professional contract in July 2013. His debut came shortly after, where he made an immediate impact by scoring just 12 minutes into his first game in the Europa League against Crusaders.

Career

Sørloth's career took off as he played for various clubs across Europe. After a successful loan spell at FK Bodø/Glimt in 2015, where he scored 13 goals in 26 appearances, he moved to FC Groningen in the Netherlands. His performances caught the attention of Danish club FC Midtjylland, where he continued to shine, earning the Superliga Player of the Month award in September 2017. In January 2018, he made a significant move to Crystal Palace in the Premier League for a reported fee of £9 million, marking him as the most expensive sale from the Danish Superliga at that time.

Sørloth's journey continued with stints at Trabzonspor, Real Sociedad, and RB Leipzig, showcasing his skills as a forward. In 2023, he joined Villarreal CF and later Atlético Madrid in 2024, further solidifying his reputation in European football.

International Career

On the international stage, Sørloth debuted for the Norway national team in 2016 and has since been a key player, contributing significantly during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. His performance drew attention, especially during a controversial quarter-final match against England, where he faced criticism for a crucial decision in the game.

Personal Life

Beyond the pitch, Sørloth made headlines in May 2021 when an Instagram post of his garnered over 3.5 million comments, becoming the most commented post by an athlete on the platform, largely due to fans of Trabzonspor urging him to return to the club. His journey reflects not only his talent but also the passion and dedication he brings to the sport.

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Карьера и клубы

Club career

Rosenborg

After many years in the youth system, Sørloth was rewarded with a contract by Rosenborg in July 2013. He played his first professional game for Rosenborg when he was subbed on in the second half of the Europa League first qualifying round game versus Crusaders, and it took him only 12 minutes to score his first goal, Rosenborg's 6th in their 7–2 win. Sørloth made his debut in the Tippeligaen on 20 July 2014 in Rosenborg's home game against Sogndal coming on as a substitute for Alexander Søderlund after 60 minutes. Sørloth went on a loan to Bodø/Glimt before the start of the 2015 Tippeligaen. In the league he scored 13 goals and making five assists in his 26 appearances (19 starters). In his last match for Bodø/Glimt, he scored his second hat-trick of the season, against Stabæk.

Groningen

On 6 November 2015, Sørloth confirmed that he would be joining Eredivisie club Groningen on a 4.5-year contract at the end of the season. Groningen paid a transfer fee of around €750,000.

Midtjylland

On 1 June 2017, Danish Superliga club Midtjylland announced that they had signed Sørloth on a four-year contract for what the club called a 'modest fee'. In September 2017 he was named the Superliga Player of the Month.

Crystal Palace

On 31 January 2018, Sørloth signed for Premier League club Crystal Palace for a reported fee of £9 million. This made him the most expensive sale out of the Danish Superliga at the time. He made his debut on 10…

International career

Sørloth debuted for the Norwegian senior squad against Portugal on 29 May 2016. He scored his first goal against Iceland the same year on 1 June. Sørloth started all matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where he scored five goals and provided two assists. On 21 May 2026, Sørloth was included in the 26-man squad selected by Norway national team manager Ståle Solbakken for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In the 2–1 quarter-final loss against England on 11 July, Sørloth explained his decision not to pass to Erling Haaland in a key chance to extend Norway's lead, stating that he chose to shoot after believing the passing lane was blocked. He later faced criticism and death threats on social media.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 24 May 2026

International

As of match played 11 July 2026

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

Club
Rosenborg BK (2013–2015)
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FK Bodø/Glimt (2015–2015)
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FC Groningen (2016–2017)
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Norway national under-21 association football team (2015–2016)
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Norway national under-16 association football team (2011–2011)
Club
Norway national under-17 association football team (2012–2012)
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Norway national under-18 association football team (2013–2013)
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Norway national under-19 association football team (2014–2014)
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Norway men's national association football team (2016–)
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RB Leipzig (2020–2023)
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FC Midtjylland (2017–2018)
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Crystal Palace F.C. (2018–2020)
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KAA Gent (2019–2019)
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Trabzonspor (2019–2020)
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Real Sociedad (2021–2023)
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Villarreal CF (2023–2024)
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Atlético Madrid (2024–)
National team
Norway

Личное

Personal life

On 31 May 2021, an Instagram post of Sorloth's surpassed 3.5 million comments, making it the most commented post on Instagram by an athlete. It was mainly fans of the Turkish football club Trabzonspor, asking the player to return to his former loan club.

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Description

Norwegian association football player (born 1995)

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Position

forward

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Извлечение из Википедии

Alexander Sørloth is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Norway national team.

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