17 Facts About Ronny Johnsen

Jean Ronny Johnsen was born on 10 June 1969 and is a Norwegian former footballer who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder.

Ronny Johnsen won an additional two Premier League titles and two FA Charity Shields with United, as well as the Norwegian league title with Valerenga.

Ronny Johnsen represented his country at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Ronny Johnsen wanted to play as a striker and after he transferred to Lyn ahead of the 1992 season he played as a striker for the club in Tippeligaen.

Ronny Johnsen turned down the first offer, but transferred to Manchester United during the summer of 1996, and signed a five-year contract with the club.

Ronny Johnsen was a part of the team that won the UEFA Champions League in 1999.

Ronny Johnsen covered the central midfield position in Manchester United's away win over Juventus in the semi-final.

Ronny Johnsen played the whole of the final in Barcelona, this time in defence, alongside Jaap Stam.

Ronny Johnsen has the rare distinction of winning four medals in four consecutive appearances with the club.

Ronny Johnsen was on the pitch for the title clincher, FA Cup final, and Champions League final in 1999, and because of injury, the 2000 league title clincher against Tottenham Hotspur.

Ronny Johnsen then signed for Newcastle United but only played a handful of games before being released with concerns over his fitness levels.

In February 2005, Ronny Johnsen announced his retirement from professional football.

Ronny Johnsen made his debut for the Norwegian national team in a friendly match against Sweden in 1991.

Ronny Johnsen played as winger, striker and midfielder during his early career at the national team, before he was used primarily as a centre-back.

Four years later, Ronny Johnsen was first choice at centre-back, and played all four matches in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Ronny Johnsen played 61 matches for Norway, until May 2004 when he played against Wales.

Ronny Johnsen was 38 years and 73 days when he was last capped, making him the second-oldest player for the Norwegian national team, only beaten by Gunnar Thoresen.