351 Havard Nordtveit

Håvard Nordtveit is a Norwegian professional footballer born on June 21, 1990, in Vats, Norway. He began his career in the youth ranks of Vats 94 and FK Haugesund before earning a move to Arsenal in 2007. Despite limited first-team opportunities at the London club, he gained valuable experience on loan at Salamanca, Lillestrøm, and Nürnberg. In 2011, Nordtveit joined Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he developed into a reliable defensive midfielder and center-back, amassing over 150 appearances.

His consistent performances prompted a transfer to West Ham United in 2016, although he returned to the Bundesliga the following year to join Hoffenheim. Nordtveit spent a brief loan period at Fulham in 2019, further broadening his Premier League experience. On the international stage, he made his senior debut for Norway in 2011, building a reputation as a versatile, dependable player in both club and country setups. He remains a stalwart in Norwegian football.