Solskjær

Ole Gunnar Solskjær (born 26 February 1973) is a Norwegian football manager and former professional player. As a forward, he played for Molde FK early in his career and achieved fame at Manchester United, where he spent the bulk of his playing years and became one of the club's most trusted attackers.

Solskjær joined Manchester United in 1996 from Molde for a modest fee and stayed until 2007, retiring due to a knee injury. He was renowned for his clinical finishing, intelligent movement and knack for scoring big goals, including the stoppage-time winner in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich, a goal that helped United complete the Treble that season. During his United career he won multiple Premier League titles and FA Cups.

Internationally, Solskjær represented Norway, earning 67 caps and scoring 23 goals.

After retiring, he pursued coaching and moved into management. He initially built his managerial reputation with Molde FK, guiding them to domestic success. In December 2018 he was appointed caretaker manager of Manchester United, was given the permanent job in March 2019, and led the team until his dismissal in November 2021.

Solskjær is widely remembered for his emotional connection with United fans and his role in one of football’s celebrated Treble-winning sides. He remains a prominent figure in Norwegian football and in United’s history as a player and a manager.