Tore André Flo

Tore André Flo (born June 15, 1973 in Stryn) is a Norwegian football (soccer) player, who currently plays for Vålerenga in the Norwegian Premier League. Flo is a striker.

The early years

Flo started his career with his local amateur club Stryn. In 1993 he moved to Sogndal, playing with his brothers Jostein Flo and Jarle Flo. When Sogndal was relegated from the Norwegian Premier League in 1994, Flo was transferred to Tromsø.

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Amateur - 1993 - Sogndal - Jostein Flo - Jarle Flo - Norwegian Premier League - 1994 - Tromsø

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In Tromsø, Flo became a success: he scored 18 goals in the 1995-season, and was the club's top goalscorer. His performances in the '95 season culminated in Flo making his debut in the Norwegian national team in a match versus England in October.

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Norwegian national team - England

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Flo moved to Bergen in 1996 to play for Brann. He continued to play well, and scored 28 goals during his stay there.

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Bergen - 1996 - Brann

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During his years in Brann, Flo arguably became one of Norway's best attackers. He became a regular in the national team, and gained the nickname Flonaldo (an obvious pun on Ronaldo, one of the world's best strikers) when Norway beat Brazil 4-2 in a friendly match.

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Ronaldo - Brazil - Friendly match

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