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Jørgen Strand Larsen
Norwegian footballer (born 2000) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norwegian: [ˈjœ̀rɡn̩], born 6 February 2000) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Norway national team. Known for his link-up play, aerial ability and mobility, he can be described as a complete forward.[7]
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Early life
Jørgen Strand Larsen[8] was born on 6 February 2000 in Halden, Østfold.[9]
Club career
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Early career
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Strand Larsen started his career as a youth player with Kvik Halden before joining Sarpsborg 08.[10] During this time he also played other sports, including tennis, ice hockey and golf.[11] On 26 April, Strand Larsen made his debut with the senior team in a cup match, where he scored a hat trick in a 10–1 win against Drøbak-Frogn IL.[10] Strand Larsen made his league debut on 21 May 2017 as a substitute against Vålerenga.[12] He was soon loaned out to the AC Milan Primavera and spent the entire 2017–18 season playing youth football in Italy. However, as Milan decided against the complete transfer, he returned to the club in July 2018.[13]
On 9 September 2020, Strand Larsen signed a four-year contract with Eredivisie club Groningen.[14] He debuted as a starter in a 3–1 defeat to PSV, in which he contributed an assist.[15] Strand Larsen was selected in the Eredivisie Team of the Month for November 2021.[16] He was named as Groningen's Player of the Year in May 2022.[17]
Celta
Strand Larsen signed for La Liga club Celta in August 2022 for a transfer fee of €11 million.[18][19][20] On 2 September, he contributed an assist on his debut, a 3–0 win over Cádiz in La Liga.[21] He scored his first goal in the competition on 13 January 2023, in the 68th minute of a 1–1 draw against Villarreal.[22] In the 2023–24 season, he was the top scorer for his club in La Liga with 13 goals.[23] During his time at Celta, he was affectionately known as Xurxo, the Galician form of his name.[24][25]
Wolverhampton Wanderers
On 2 July 2024, Strand Larsen signed for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers on an initial loan deal with a €30 million option to buy.[26] On 25 August, he scored his first goal for Wolves in a 6–2 loss to Chelsea.[27] Strand Larsen later began a scoring run in March 2025,[28] and his form in April, which included netting in three consecutive matches,[29] saw him earn a nomination for Player of the Month.[30] He finished his debut season with 14 goals, making him his club's second-highest scorer behind Matheus Cunha.[31]
On 1 July, Wolves announced that Strand Larsen had signed for the club permanently until 2029 after the option to buy in his loan deal was met.[32] Over the summer, the club rejected two bids for Strand Larsen from Newcastle United, the second believed to be worth £55 million.[33] On 19 September 2025, following the rejection of multiple transfer bids during the summer transfer window, Strand Larsen signed a new five-year contract with Wolves, with an option for an additional year.[34]
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International career
Strand Larsen played for the Norway under-17 national team at the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, in which he scored a goal against the Netherlands in a 2–2 draw in the group stage.[35]
In November 2020, Strand Larsen received his first call-up to the Norwegian senior team,[36] debuting against Austria.[19] On 7 September 2023, Strand Larsen scored his first senior goal for Norway and contributed two assists in a 6–0 friendly win against Jordan.[37]
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Club
- Includes Norwegian Cup, KNVB Cup, Copa del Rey, FA Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
International
- As of match played 9 June 2025[40]
Scores and results list Norway's goal tally first.[40]
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Honours
Norway U17
- Syrenka Cup: 2016[41]
Individual
- The Athletic Alternative Premier league Team of the Season: 2024–25[42]
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