Sverre Andersen (9 October 1936 – 1 November 2016)[1] was a Norwegian footballer. He made his debut for Viking FK in 1952 as a goalkeeper, and played his last game in 1971. He played a total of 482 games for Viking (262 in Norwegian league).[2] For many years, he was considered the best goalkeeper in Norway. He won goalkeeper of the year in 1962, 1963, 1965 and 1968 in the VG Awards.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 October 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Stavanger, Norway | ||
| Date of death | 1 November 2016 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Stavanger, Norway | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1952–1971 | Viking | 262 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1956–1968 | Norway | 41 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1960 | Viking | ||
| 1966–1970 | Viking | ||
| 1973 | Viking | ||
| 1985 | Viking | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
National team edit
Sverre Andersen made his Norway debut on 30 June 1954 when he played for the U19 in a game against Denmark in Odense. On 19 September he made his debut for U21 in a game against Sweden. He played a total of 3 games for the U21s. On 26 August 1956, he made his debut for the main team against Finland which ended 1-1. He played a total of 41 games for Norway.[3] His last game was against Poland on 9 June 1968 which Norway lost 1–6.
Coach career edit
Andersen was also coach of Viking for many seasons, even while he was still a player. He was first trainer of Viking's team in 1960, later from 1966–1970, in 1973 and in autumn 1985.[4] In 1973, he led Viking to the title. He was also goalkeeper coach for Viking for one season, and for many seasons was the coach of Viking's junior team.
References edit
- ^ Sverre Andersen er død, Stavanger Aftenblad (1 November 2016). Retrieved 1 November 2016. (in Norwegian)
- ^ "Sverre Andersen - Viking Fotball". Archived from the original on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
- ^ "Players. Andersen". home.no. [dead link]
- ^ "Trenere - Viking Fotball". Archived from the original on 24 January 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2011.