Sander Berge

Sander Berge
Sander Gard Bolin Berge (born 14 February 1998) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Burnley and the Norway national team. Berge is a product of Asker's youth academy.
Club career
Early career
Berge was born in Bærum, Viken. He started his career playing youth football for Asker Fotball, making his senior debut in the end of the 2013 season for the team then playing in the Norwegian 2. divisjon. He joined top flight team Vålerenga before the 2015 season. Berge made his league debut coming off the bench against Sandefjord on 11 July 2015 and his first league start against Rosenborg, quickly establishing himself as a key player for the club.
On 2 January 2017, he signed a four-year contract with K.R.C. Genk. He made his first team league debut on 21 January as a substitute in the 0–1 win away against Eupen. He earned his first start and full match against Royal Excel Mouscron on 17 February in a 1–0 win at home, becoming an integral part of the team for the remaining season, which included an impressive run in the Europa League, ending in the quarter finals against Celta Vigo.
Sheffield United
On 30 January 2020, Berge signed for Premier League club Sheffield United, becoming the club's record signing. He joined on a four-and-a-half year contract. On 2 July 2020, Berge scored his first goal for Sheffield United in a 3–1 win against Tottenham Hotspur.
Burnley
On 9 August 2023, Berge signed for Premier League club Burnley.
International career
Berge made his debut for Norway when he played for the under-15 team against Canada U15 on 2 May 2013. He has since represented Norway at every level up to the senior national team. He made his senior international debut on 23 March 2017, aged 19, coming on as a substitute in the 76th minute of the Euro-qualifier against Northern Ireland.
On 5 September 2019, Berge scored his first senior international goal in the 34th minute of a game against Malta in the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying rounds.
Personal life
Berge comes from a basketball-playing family, with his father, Swedish mother and older brother all having played basketball at international level. His brother has also played for top flight teams Centrum Tigers and Asker Aliens. Berge is also the grandson of Ragnar Berge, who played as a left-back for Vålerenga from 1945 until 1957, and was capped once by Norway (in 1955).
Career statistics
Club
International
As of match played 20 June 2023. Norway score listed first, score column indicates score after each Berge goal.
Honours
Genk
Belgian First Division A: 2018–19
Belgian Super Cup: 2019
References
1998 births
Living people
Footballers from Bærum
Norwegian men's footballers
Norway men's youth international footballers
Norway men's under-21 international footballers
Norway men's international footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Asker Fotball players
Vålerenga Fotball players
K.R.C. Genk players
Sheffield United F.C. players
Burnley F.C. players
Norwegian Third Division players
Norwegian Second Division players
Eliteserien players
Belgian Pro League players
Premier League players
Norwegian expatriate men's footballers
Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium
Expatriate men's footballers in England
Norwegian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium
Norwegian expatriate sportspeople in England
Norwegian people of Swedish descent