Martin Andresen
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Personal information
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Full name
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Martin Andresen
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Date of birth
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(1977-02-02) 2 February 1977
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Place of birth
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Kråkstad, Norway
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Height
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1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
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Playing position
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Centre Midfielder
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Club information
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Current team
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Sandefjord
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Number
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15
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Youth career
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Kråkstad
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Ski
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Senior career*
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Years
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Team
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Apps†
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(Gls)†
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1995–1997
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Moss
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45
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(10)
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1997
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Viking
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26
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(8)
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1998–1999
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Stabæk
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47
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(16)
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1999–2000
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Wimbledon
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13
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(1)
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2000
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→ Molde (loan)
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9
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(1)
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2001–2004
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Stabæk
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87
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(16)
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2003–2004
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→ Blackburn (loan)
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11
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(0)
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2005–2007
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Brann
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64
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(11)
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2008–2010
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Vålerenga
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40
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(2)
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2011–2012
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Follo
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8
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(0)
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2013
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Stabæk
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1
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(0)
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2015–
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Sandefjord
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3
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(0)
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National team‡
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1995–1998
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Norway U21
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24
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(4)
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2001–2009
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Norway
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43
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(3)
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Teams managed
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2008–2012
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Vålerenga
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 September 2015.
† Appearances (goals)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 31 January 2010
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Martin Andresen (born 2 February 1977 in Kråkstad) is a Norwegian football player who plays for Sandefjord Fotball,[1] and a former football manager.
Contents
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Club career 1
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Brann 1.1
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Vålerenga 1.2
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Stabæk 1.3
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Sandefjord 1.4
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International career 2
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Personal life 3
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Career statistics 4
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Honours 5
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References 6
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External links 7
Club career
Martin Andresen was a regular on many Norwegian national youth teams while playing for Moss, Viking and Stabæk Fotball from 1995–1999. After the 1999 season, Andresen was sold to Premier League club Wimbledon in a deal worth £1. million. But like many of the other Norwegians in the club, his stay became short and unsuccessful. After a short loan spell at Molde, Andresen returned to his motherclub Stabæk in 2001, where he proved himself to be one of the best central midfielders in Norway.
After a brilliant 2003 season, where Stabæk captured the bronze medals in the Rosenborg. Vålerenga looked set to capture Andresen just before Christmas 2004, but Brann, with help from local investors signed the midfielder on 23 December 2004.
Brann
Martin Andresen became the most expensive transfer in Brann history, in a deal worth ca. 15.000.000 NOK (£1.310.000). After a disappointing first season, much ruined by injuries, Andresen made it clear that he would be "fit for fight" in 2006. In the pre-season he was appointed captain for Brann, clearly showing his importance for the club on and off the field. In 2006, Brann had their best season opening ever, with Andresen filling the captain role. He also periodically captained the Norwegian national team, playing in central midfield. In 2007 Brann won the Norwegian League, with Andresen as captain. He was described as the most valuable player by many Norwegian pundits. He was also named in the Team of the Year.
Vålerenga
Andresen was announced as the new manager of Vålerenga on 6 November 2007 while still under contract with Brann for the remainder of the year. Brann terminated their working relationship with Andresen the day after. He signed a three-year-long contract with Vålerenga as player and manager. Andresen became the first player/head coach in the Norwegian top division (Tippeligaen) since Kjetil Rekdal (also with Vålerenga) in 2002.
He retired as a player before the 2010 season, but continued to play several matches for the reserve team in the Norwegian Second Division. In 2011, he played for Follo FK who were in the same division, making eight appearances for the club.
On 15 October 2012, Andresen was dismissed as manager for Vålerenga.[2]
Stabæk
He came out of retirement and joined Stabæk, who had been relegated from Tippeligaen, ahead of the 2013 season.[3]
Sandefjord
He came out for retirement for a second time on 18 August 2015, and joined Sandefjord Fotball for the remainder of the 2015 Tippeligaen season.[1]
International career
He made his debut for Norway in 15 August 2001 friendly match against Turkey and has earned a total of 43 caps, scoring 3 goals.[4]
Personal life
Martin Andresen is an heir to the Norwegian furniture manufacturer Skeidar.
He is also a keen bridge player.[5] In December 2009 he partnered Tor Helness to win one of the side events in the North American Bridge Championships in San Diego.[6]
Career statistics
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As of 18 August 2015
Honours
Norway
Individual
References
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^ Norway – Record International Players – RSSSF
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^ (Norwegian) Norsk Bridgefestival 2003
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^ Daily Telegraph Bridge News p34 Issue no 48, 060 (dated 8 December 2009)
External links
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Martin Andresen at National-Football-Teams.com
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