Player: Kristian Thorstvedt

Nationality: Norway

• Full name: Kristian Thorstvedt
• Date of birth: 13 March 1999
• Place of birth: Skien, Norway
• Position: Attacking midfielder / Central midfielder
• Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level):

• Youth clubs: Viking FK (Norway)
• Viking FK (senior debut) — made first-team breakthrough and played in Eliteserien
• US Sassuolo (Sassuolo Calcio, Italy) — transferred to Serie A club in 2021
• Continues professional career in top European leagues (noting transfers and loan moves may have occurred after 2024).

International career:

• Norway national team — capped at senior level, involved in qualifying matches and friendlies
• Also represented Norway at youth levels (U18, U19, U21)

Playing style and attributes:

• Strong aerial presence and physicality for a midfielder
• Good late runs into the box and goal-scoring instincts
• Technically capable with passing range and ability to link play between midfield and attack

Notable facts:

• Son of former professional footballer Einar Thorstvedt (footballing background in family)
• Gained attention for his goal contributions and versatility in midfield while at Viking, prompting a move to Serie A

Accuracy note: Club affiliations, caps and statistics may have changed since mid-2024; for the latest data (current club, appearances, goals, recent transfers), consult an up-to-date sports database or the club's official site.