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22 Henrik Falchener
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Club season 2025/26 Eliteserien, Norwegian Cup, UEFA Conference League
39
Apps
6
Goals
International
1
Caps
0
Goals
Form
Most goals of any centre-back in the 2025 Eliteserien (6); 39 apps across competitions
Date of birth2003-05-08 (age 23) NationalityNorway ClubViking · Norway LeagueEliteserien PositionDF · #22 Height194 cm Preferred footRight Market value—
A 1.94m centre-back, Henrik Falchener took a winding path, having reportedly been rejected by Strømsgodset's academy before playing in the Norwegian lower divisions with Ørn Horten and Egersund. He joined Viking in 2025 and had a breakout season, scoring six goals - the most of any centre-back in the Eliteserien - as Viking won the title. He made his Norway debut in 2026 and earned a shock World Cup call-up.
- Scored six goals, most of any Eliteserien centre-back, in his breakout 2025 season
- Was reportedly rejected by Strømsgodset's youth academy
- Earned a World Cup spot with just one senior cap
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