Ørjan Nyland
Norwegian footballer (born 1990)
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Key Takeaways
- Ørjan Håskjold Nyland (born 10 September 1990) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Norway national team.
- He joined the defending Tippeligaen champions Molde ahead of the 2013 season.
- He then had short stints with Norwich City and Bournemouth, before joining Reading in March 2022.
- Nyland made his debut for Norway in 2013, and has previously represented Norway at youth level.
- Club career Nyland was born in Volda Municipality and competed in handball, alpine skiing and football when he was young.
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WikipediaØrjan Håskjold Nyland (born 10 September 1990) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Norway national team.
Nyland previously played for Hødd, and was named the man of the match in the 2012 Norwegian Cup final. He joined the defending Tippeligaen champions Molde ahead of the 2013 season. He signed for Aston Villa in August 2018, and stayed with the club until his contract was terminated in 2020. He then had short stints with Norwich City and Bournemouth, before joining Reading in March 2022. On 9 October 2022, he signed for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig on a nine-month contract deal until June 2023.
Nyland made his debut for Norway in 2013, and has previously represented Norway at youth level. He was the first-choice goalkeeper for the under-21 team at the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
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