Kjetil Rekdal
Full name: Kjetil Rekdal
Date of birth: 6 October 1968
Nationality: Norwegian
- Position: Midfielder (central/attacking midfielder)
- Club career highlights:
- Early career in Norway with Volda and later Molde FK.
- Played abroad for clubs including Lierse SK (Belgium), Hertha BSC (Germany), and Club Brugge (Belgium).
- At Lierse SK, Rekdal was part of the Belgian top-flight squad in the mid-1990s (he joined Lierse in 1996). He helped the team compete in the Belgian First Division during his time there.
- Also remembered for strong leadership, goals from midfield and set-piece ability.
- International career:
- Norway national team regular in the 1990s and early 2000s.
- Earned over 70 caps and scored more than 15 goals for Norway.
- Notable participation at UEFA Euro 2000 qualifiers and FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns; was part of Norway squads through major qualifying periods (Norway did not qualify for Euro 2000 but had strong showings in the 1990s).
- Managerial career (selected):
- After retiring as a player, Rekdal moved into management. He has managed several clubs and the Norwegian U21 team at different points.
- Notable managerial roles include stints at Vålerenga, Lillestrøm, and other Norwegian clubs.
- Playing style and reputation: Technical midfielder known for tenacity, leadership, late runs into the box, and capability from free kicks and penalties.
Note: If you want exact seasons, appearance and goal totals for his time at Lierse SK (or at any other club), or a timeline of his clubs and managerial appointments with years and stats, I can provide a detailed career timeline and statistics.