Bjørn Martin Kristensen

Bjørn Martin Kristensen (born 4 May 2002) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a centre forward for 1. divisjon club Aalesunds.

Bjørn Martin Kristensen
Personal information
Full name Bjørn Martin Kristensen
Date of birth (2002-05-04) 4 May 2002
Place of birth Norway
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Centre forward, Winger
Team information
Current team
 Aalesunds
Number 29
Youth career
2014–2016 Hauketo IF
2017–2020 Nordstrand IF
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Nordstrand 1 (0)
2021–2022 Grorud 35 (10)
2022– Aalesunds 37 (4)
International career‡
2021 Norway U20 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 June 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 01:30, 7 May 2024 (UTC)

Career

Youth

Born in Norway, Kristensen began his career with the youth team of Hauketo IF and Nordstrand IF.

Nordstrand

Kristensen made his league debut for the senior team of Nordstrand in a 0–1 away defeat against Kråkerøy in the Norsk Tipping-Ligaen, coming in as a substitute replacing Mikkel Fodstad in the 77th minute.[1]

Grorud

In January 2021, Kristensen signed for 1. divisjon club Grorud. He made his debut for the club in a 1–0 home win against Strømmen, coming in as a substitute replacing Oscar Aga in the 75th minute.[2]

Aalesunds

On 23 August 2022, Kristensen signed for Eliteserien club Aalesunds on a three-year contract for a reported fee of €200,000.[3][4][5] He made his debut in the top flight in a 1–3 home defeat against Sarpsborg 08, coming in as a substitute replacing Gilbert Koomson in the 82nd minute.[6] On June 11, 2023, Kristensen scored his first Eliteserien goal in a 1–3 home defeat against Tromsø.[7]

International career

Kristensen was born in Norway to a Norwegian father and a Filipino mother making him eligible to play for either Norway or Philippines at international level.

Norway U20

In August 2021, Kristensen was included in the 20-player squad of the Norway U20 that competed in the 2021–22 Under 20 Elite League.[8] In November 2021, he made his debut for Norway U20 in a 1–1 away draw against Czech Republic U20, coming in as a substitute replacing Magnus Knudsen in the 75th minute.[9]

Philippines

In 2024, Kristensen was reportedly among the diaspora players being recruited by head coach Tom Saintfiet and team manager Freddy Gonzalez to play for the Philippines.[10]

References
  1. "Nordstrand - Kråkerøy - 19.10.2019". Norwegian Football Association. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  2. Thon, Haakon (20 May 2021). "Grorud leverte i første hjemmekamp – slo Strømmen: – Det betyr mye!" (in Norwegian). Dagsavisen. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  3. "Derfor valgte "Snapperen" AaFK". Aalesunds FK (in Norwegian). 23 August 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  4. "AaFK signerte spiss fra Grorud" (in Norwegian). Nettavisen. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  5. "AaFK-treneren om sin nye spiss: – Slike vi må kjøpe før de slår gjennom" (in Norwegian). Sunnmørsposten. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  6. "Aalesund - Sarpsborg 08 - 11.09.2022". Norwegian Football Association. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  7. "Tap mot Tromsø". Aalesunds FK (in Norwegian). 11 June 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  8. "U20-landslagstropp til turnering". Norwegian Football Association (in Norwegian). 24 August 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  9. "Czech Republic - Norway - 15.11.2021". Norwegian Football Association. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  10. del Rosario, Paolo (19 April 2024). "FIELD GOALS : Looking for the next Philippine striker". OneSports PH. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
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