Ørjan Berg
Encyclopedia
Ørjan Berg is a former Norwegian
football
midfielder
, who most recently played for Rosenborg
. He retired at the end of the 2006 season, and has previously played for F.K. Bodø/Glimt
, FC Wettingen
, 1860 Munich
, and FC Basel
. Ørjan is the brother of Bodø/Glimt player Runar Berg
, and the son of legendary Bodø/Glimt midfielder and playmaker Harald Berg
.
He is married and has two sons, Patrick and Marius.
brought him and his friend Jahn Ivar "Mini" Jakobsen
from Bodø/Glimt to Rosenborg, where they won the double
in their debut year in the Norwegian top division.
After two seasons at Rosenborg, Berg was sold to Swiss club Wettingen FC in 1990, where he played for one season before moving to 1860 Munich
and FC Basel
before returning to his home club Bodø/Glimt in 1996.
In Bodø/Glimt, now back in the top division, Berg played for three seasons losing a cup final against Tromsø I.L.
in 1996. In 1999 Rosenborg needed to strengthen its team to play in the UEFA Champions League
, and Berg went on loan to Rosenborg. Later that year he was traded to Rosenborg.
In mid season 2006, he returned to his home town Bodø
, trying to recover from injuries which has plagued him in the last (almost) two years. If he recovered, he said he would join Rosenborg again when preseason starts at the beginning of 2007 - which would have been his last season in the famous white and black shirt according to his contract. However, it became increasingly clear that his injury would never be completely healed, and he decided to terminate his contract a year early. His official farewell ceremony took place in the recess of the Rosenborg - Viking
match on 29 October.
in 1988, but after Egil Olsen
became coach Berg was rarely found good enough for the squad. He got a second chance when Norway got Nils Johan Semb
as coach in 1998 and Berg played on the national team again 10 years after his debut. He earned a total of 19 caps, scoring 1 goal. His last international match was a February 2000 friendly match against Sweden
.
In 2002, Berg declared that he retired from the national team.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, who most recently played for Rosenborg
Rosenborg B.K.
Rosenborg Ballklub is a Norwegian football club from the city of Trondheim, currently playing in the Norwegian Premier League. With 22 league titles and nine Norwegian Cup titles, the club is the most successful in Norway and has dominated Norwegian football since the start of the 1990s...
. He retired at the end of the 2006 season, and has previously played for F.K. Bodø/Glimt
F.K. Bodø/Glimt
FK Bodø/Glimt is a Norwegian football club from the town of Bodø and was founded in 1916. Its nickname is the original club name: Glimt.Bodø/Glimt have been Northern Norwegian champions nine times, Norwegian Cup Champions twice and league runners-up three seasons .Glimt are known for their yellow...
, FC Wettingen
FC Wettingen
FC Wettingen are a Swiss football club from Wettingen, Switzerland. It was founded in 1931 but due to financial problems they went bankrupt in 1993. In the same year it was refounded as FC Wettingen 93...
, 1860 Munich
TSV 1860 München
Turn- und Sportverein München von 1860, commonly known as TSV 1860 München or 1860 Munich, is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. The club's football team plays in the Second Bundesliga, after relegation from the Bundesliga following the 2003–04 season...
, and FC Basel
FC Basel
Fussball Club Basel 1893, widely known as FC Basel is a Swiss football club based in Basel. They are one of the most successful clubs in Swiss football, having won the Swiss Super League 14 times, the third most for any Swiss club. They were most successful in the late 1960s and 1970s, winning the...
. Ørjan is the brother of Bodø/Glimt player Runar Berg
Runar Berg
Runar Berg is a retired Norwegian football midfielder. His last club was Bodø/Glimt, and has previously played for Rosenborg, Tromsø, Lyn and Venezia....
, and the son of legendary Bodø/Glimt midfielder and playmaker Harald Berg
Harald Berg
Harald Johan «Dutte» Berg is a former Norwegian playmaker and midfielder, nickname "Dutte". He is the brother of Knut Berg and father of Runar Berg, Ørjan Berg and Arild Berg all top players in the Norwegian Premier League....
.
He is married and has two sons, Patrick and Marius.
Club career
Berg first played — as his father had — at Bodø/Glimt, then playing in the 2nd division, later moving up to the 1st. In 1988 Rosenborg coach Nils Arne EggenNils Arne Eggen
Nils Arne Eggen is the most successful coach in the history of Norwegian football. He is best known as the manager for Rosenborg in the period 1988–97 and 1999–2002...
brought him and his friend Jahn Ivar "Mini" Jakobsen
Mini Jakobsen
Jahn Ivar Jakobsen, nicknamed Mini, is a former Norwegian football player who has played for, amongst others, Bodø/Glimt and Rosenborg....
from Bodø/Glimt to Rosenborg, where they won the double
The Double
The Double is a term in association football which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season...
in their debut year in the Norwegian top division.
After two seasons at Rosenborg, Berg was sold to Swiss club Wettingen FC in 1990, where he played for one season before moving to 1860 Munich
TSV 1860 München
Turn- und Sportverein München von 1860, commonly known as TSV 1860 München or 1860 Munich, is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. The club's football team plays in the Second Bundesliga, after relegation from the Bundesliga following the 2003–04 season...
and FC Basel
FC Basel
Fussball Club Basel 1893, widely known as FC Basel is a Swiss football club based in Basel. They are one of the most successful clubs in Swiss football, having won the Swiss Super League 14 times, the third most for any Swiss club. They were most successful in the late 1960s and 1970s, winning the...
before returning to his home club Bodø/Glimt in 1996.
In Bodø/Glimt, now back in the top division, Berg played for three seasons losing a cup final against Tromsø I.L.
Tromsø I.L.
Tromsø Idrettslag is a Norwegian professional football team founded in 1920, and based in Tromsø. They play their home games at Alfheim Stadium. Tromsø I.L...
in 1996. In 1999 Rosenborg needed to strengthen its team to play in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, and Berg went on loan to Rosenborg. Later that year he was traded to Rosenborg.
In mid season 2006, he returned to his home town Bodø
Bodø
is a city and a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Salten region.The city of Bodø was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 . Bodin was merged with Bodø on 1 January 1968. Skjerstad was merged with Bodø on 1 January 2005...
, trying to recover from injuries which has plagued him in the last (almost) two years. If he recovered, he said he would join Rosenborg again when preseason starts at the beginning of 2007 - which would have been his last season in the famous white and black shirt according to his contract. However, it became increasingly clear that his injury would never be completely healed, and he decided to terminate his contract a year early. His official farewell ceremony took place in the recess of the Rosenborg - Viking
Viking F.K.
Viking Fotballklubb is a Norwegian football club from the city of Stavanger. The club was founded in 1899 as football was becoming increasingly popular...
match on 29 October.
International career
Berg made his debut for the Norwegian national teamNorway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
in 1988, but after Egil Olsen
Egil Olsen
Egil Roger Olsen , nicknamed Drillo, is a Norwegian association football manager and former Norwegian football player. He is best known as a highly successful coach of the Norwegian national football team. He has since been coach of the Iraqi national football team, his departure from which caused...
became coach Berg was rarely found good enough for the squad. He got a second chance when Norway got Nils Johan Semb
Nils Johan Semb
Nils Johan Semb was the coach of the Norwegian national football team from 1998 to 2003, presiding over 68 matches.He led his team to the 2000 European Football Championship...
as coach in 1998 and Berg played on the national team again 10 years after his debut. He earned a total of 19 caps, scoring 1 goal. His last international match was a February 2000 friendly match against Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
.
In 2002, Berg declared that he retired from the national team.
Honours
- Norwegian Premier LeagueNorwegian Premier LeagueTippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
:- Winner (8): 1988Norwegian First Division 1988The 1988 season of the Norwegian First Division , the highest football league in Norway, began on 1 May 1988 and ended on 9 October 1988....
, 1990Norwegian First Division 1990The 1990 season of the Norwegian First Division began on April 29, 1990 and ended on 7 October 1990.22 games were played with 3 points given for wins and 1 for draws. Number eleven and twelve were relegated...
, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006
- Winner (8): 1988
- Norwegian Football CupNorwegian football cupThe Norwegian Football Cup is the main knockout cup competition in Norwegian football. It is run by the Football Association of Norway and has been contested since 1902, making it the oldest football tournament in the country. The tournament is commonly known as Cupen or NM, an acronym formed...
:- Winner (3): 1988, 1999 and 2003
- Kniksen of the year 2001Kniksen awardThe Kniksen award , established in 1990, acclaims the best players in the Norwegian football premiership. The award is named after the legendary Norwegian football player Roald Jensen, nicknamed "Kniksen".-Category A:...
- Kniksen awardKniksen awardThe Kniksen award , established in 1990, acclaims the best players in the Norwegian football premiership. The award is named after the legendary Norwegian football player Roald Jensen, nicknamed "Kniksen".-Category A:...
as midfielder of the year: 2000, 2001, 2002
Statistics
- Matches in the Norwegian top division (2006 season included):
- Bodø/Glimt – 97 matches
- Rosenborg – 187 matches