LARS BOHINEN — Profile Summary

• Full name: Lars Roar Bohinen
• Date of birth: 8 April 1969
• Place of birth: Vadsø, Norway
• Nationality: Norwegian
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Central midfielder

Club Career (selected highlights)

• Early career: Began in Norway, playing for youth and domestic clubs including Kongsvinger and Bærum.
• Notts County: Transferred to England in the early 1990s and featured for Notts County.
• Blackburn Rovers: Joined Blackburn Rovers in 1991. Played as an energetic, technically gifted midfielder known for creativity and work rate. Appeared in the English league during the early to mid-1990s while Blackburn were establishing themselves in the top tiers.
• Other clubs: Went on to play for several clubs across Europe, including spells at Derby County (England), BSC Young Boys (Switzerland), Lyngby (Denmark), and Vålerenga (Norway) among others.

International Career

• Earned multiple caps for the Norway national team throughout the 1990s.
• Represented Norway in major qualifiers and competitive fixtures; part of the national setup during a strong period for Norwegian football in the 1990s.

Style of Play and Notable Traits

• Creative attacking midfielder with good technique, vision and dribbling ability.
• Known for industrious performances, tactical intelligence, and ability to link midfield and attack.
• Contributed both goals and assists, and was valued for his competitive spirit.

After Playing

• Moved into coaching and football-related roles following his playing career, including managerial positions in Norwegian football.

Legacy

• Remembered as one of Norway’s notable midfielders from the 1990s who also had a meaningful spell in English football with Blackburn Rovers and other clubs.