Norwegian football striker remembered for his late winner in Manchester United's 1999 Champions League final to complete the historic treble.
Background
Born in Kristiansund, Norway, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer played for Clausenengen and Molde in Norway before a 1.5-million-pound move to Manchester United in 1996.
Career
He spent 11 seasons at Manchester United as a reliable substitute and starter, famously scoring the winning goal in stoppage time of the 1999 Champions League final against Bayern Munich. He later returned to manage the club from 2018 to 2021.
Style of play
Nicknamed the “baby-faced assassin,” Solskjaer was a sharp finisher inside the area with an instinct for late runs into the box, often used as an impact substitute.
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