Rekdal, Kjetil

Vålerenga & Norway
Birthdate: November 6, 1968
Birthplace: Molde, Norway
Height: 1.87 mts
Weight: 82 kgs
Position: Midfielder
International: 83 caps, 17 goals (as of August 2, 2000)
World Cups: 2 (1994, 1998)
Previous Clubs: Lierse, Hertha Berlin
Transfer Fee: -
The most experienced member of the Norway squad, having made his international debut in a goalless draw with Turkey in 1987, Rekdal captains the side. He broke his leg twice in 1999 and was unable to reclaim his place in the Hertha Berlin side, prompting a return to Norway with Vålerenga Fotball. He has a powerful shot and scored a crucial late equaliser away to England in 1993 with a strike from distance to help Norway on their way to qualifying for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He has a reputation for coolness under pressure - as shown when he scored the 89th-minute penalty that gave Norway a crucial and unexpected 2-1 win over Brazil at 1998 FIFA World Cup.