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5 unusual facts about Strømsgodset IF


José Antonio Reyes

On 28 July 2011, he scored twice for Atlético in a 2–1 Europa League win against Strømsgodset IF.

Komlan Amewou

On 11 June 2010, the French Ligue 2 club Nîmes Olympique signed the Togolese midfielder on a 3-years contract, he joined for an undisclosed fee from Norwegian side Strømsgodset IF.

Lars Christopher Vilsvik

In November 2009, Vilsvik was on trial for the Norwegian club Strømsgodset, and impressed the coach and sports director enough to get a three-year contract.

Lars Christopher Vilsvik (born 18 October 1988) is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a defender for the Tippeligaen side Strømsgodset.

Strømsgodset IF

Marienlyst Stadium has frequently been used in Norway U21 International matches, and on 16 October 2012 when Norway U21 beat France U21 5-3 at Marienlyst and qualified for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, after France won 1-0 in the first play-off match.


Espen Johnsen

After becoming second choice in Rosenborg after the purchase of Lars Hirschfeld, Johnsen made it clear that he was not satisfied with his "demotion", and on 6 October 2006, Strømsgodset announced that he had agreed to join them on a one year loan deal starting January 2007.

Stian Lind Halvorsen

His latest club was Bærum SK, and he has most notably played professionally with Strømsgodset IF, including 19 matches in the Norwegian Premier League in 2001.

Thomas Solvoll

He joined Hønefoss in 2004, having previously played for IF Birkebeineren, Mjøndalen IF as well as Strømsgodset IF in the Norwegian Premier League.


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