Espen Baardsen was born on 7 December 1977 and is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
11 Facts About Espen Baardsen
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Espen Baardsen began his career with Tottenham Hotspur, where he made his debut aged 19.
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In 1995 Espen Baardsen was spotted by English team Tottenham Hotspur while he was playing for the San Francisco United All Blacks of the USISL.
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Espen Baardsen made his debut for the team in the spring of 1997 against Liverpool at Anfield.
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Spurs played eight matches en route to winning the cup and Espen Baardsen started three of those matches.
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At international level, Espen Baardsen played more than 20 matches for the Norwegian under-21 team, and won four caps for the senior side.
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Espen Baardsen won a bronze medal in the 1998 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Romania, during which he received the "Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament" award.
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Espen Baardsen made his debut for Norway in a September 1998 European Championship qualifying match against Latvia.
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Espen Baardsen's last international match was a friendly against Iceland in January 2000.
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Espen Baardsen is currently a partner and fund manager for a London-based asset management company.
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Espen Baardsen is a frequent guest on the business television network CNBC.