Bjørn Martin Kristensen
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 4 May 2002 | ||
Place of birth | Norway | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward, winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Aalesunds | ||
Number | 29 | ||
Youth career | |||
2014–2016 | Hauketo IF | ||
2017–2020 | Nordstrand IF | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2020 | Nordstrand | 1 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Grorud | 35 | (10) |
2022– | Aalesunds | 45 | (5) |
International career‡ | |||
2021 | Norway U20 | 1 | (0) |
2024– | Philippines | 3 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 October 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:05, 11 October 2024 (UTC) |
Bjørn Martin Kristensen (born 4 May 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for 1. divisjon club Aalesunds and the Philippines national team.
Club career
[edit]Youth
[edit]Born in Norway, Kristensen began his career with the youth team of Hauketo IF and Nordstrand IF.[citation needed]
Nordstrand
[edit]Kristensen made his league debut for the senior team of Nordstrand in a 0–1 away defeat against Kråkerøy in the Norsk Tipping-Ligaen, coming in as a substitute replacing Mikkel Fodstad in the 77th minute.[1]
Grorud
[edit]In January 2021, Kristensen signed for 1. divisjon club Grorud. He made his debut for the club in a 1–0 home win against Strømmen, coming in as a substitute replacing Oscar Aga in the 75th minute.[2]
Aalesunds
[edit]On 23 August 2022, Kristensen signed for Eliteserien club Aalesunds on a three-year contract for a reported fee of €200,000.[3][4][5] He made his debut in the top flight in a 1–3 home defeat against Sarpsborg 08, coming in as a substitute replacing Gilbert Koomson in the 82nd minute.[6] On June 11, 2023, Kristensen scored his first Eliteserien goal in a 1–3 home defeat against Tromsø.[7]
International career
[edit]Kristensen was born in Norway to a Norwegian father and a Filipino mother making him eligible to play for either Norway or Philippines at international level.[citation needed]
Norway U20
[edit]In August 2021, Kristensen was included in the 20-player squad of the Norway U20 that competed in the 2021–22 Under 20 Elite League.[8] In November 2021, he made his debut for Norway U20 in a 1–1 away draw against Czech Republic U20, coming in as a substitute replacing Magnus Knudsen in the 75th minute.[9]
Philippines
[edit]In 2024, Kristensen was reportedly among the diaspora players being recruited by head coach Tom Saintfiet and team manager Freddy Gonzalez to play for the Philippines.[10] Several months later, Kristensen was included in the 23-man squad of the Philippines for the 2024 Merdeka Tournament in Malaysia.[11][12][13] He made his debut for the Philippines in a 2–1 defeat against Malaysia.[14] Kristensen scored his first international goal for the Philippines in a 3–1 defeat against Thailand in the 2024 King's Cup semifinals.[15]
Career statistics
[edit]International
[edit]- As of match played 11 October 2024
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Philippines | 2024 | 3 | 1 |
Total | 3 | 1 |
- Scores and results list Philippines' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kristensen goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 11 October 2024 | Tinsulanon Stadium, Songkhla, Thailand | Thailand | 1–1 | 1–3 | 2024 King's Cup |
References
[edit]- ^ "Nordstrand - Kråkerøy - 19.10.2019". Norwegian Football Association. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Thon, Haakon (20 May 2021). "Grorud leverte i første hjemmekamp – slo Strømmen: – Det betyr mye!" (in Norwegian). Dagsavisen. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Derfor valgte "Snapperen" AaFK". Aalesunds FK (in Norwegian). 23 August 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "AaFK signerte spiss fra Grorud" (in Norwegian). Nettavisen. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "AaFK-treneren om sin nye spiss: – Slike vi må kjøpe før de slår gjennom" (in Norwegian). Sunnmørsposten. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Aalesund - Sarpsborg 08 - 11.09.2022". Norwegian Football Association. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Tap mot Tromsø". Aalesunds FK (in Norwegian). 11 June 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "U20-landslagstropp til turnering". Norwegian Football Association (in Norwegian). 24 August 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Czech Republic - Norway - 15.11.2021". Norwegian Football Association. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ del Rosario, Paolo (19 April 2024). "FIELD GOALS : Looking for the next Philippine striker". OneSports PH. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ Rosal, Glendale G. (24 August 2024). "PHL men's Nat'l football team line-up announced for Merdeka Cup". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "AaFK-spiller tatt ut til landslagsspill" (in Norwegian). Sunnmørsposten. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ Terrado, Jonas (26 August 2024). "Two aces' awaited PH team debuts to happen in KL". Inquirer. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Match Report of Malaysia vs Philippines - 2024-09-04 - Merdeka Tournament". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (12 October 2024). "PMNT concedes two late goals, lose to host Thailand in King's Cup". SPIN.ph. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
External links
[edit]- Bjørn Martin Kristensen at Soccerway
- Bjørn Martin Kristensen at WorldFootball.net
- 2002 births
- Living people
- Men's association football forwards
- Norwegian people of Filipino descent
- Filipino men's footballers
- Norwegian men's footballers
- Norway men's youth international footballers
- Nordstrand IF players
- Grorud IL players
- Aalesunds FK players
- Eliteserien players
- Norwegian Second Division players
- Philippines men's international footballers
- Norwegian football biography stubs
- Filipino football biography stubs