Ole Gunnar Solskjær is a Norwegian professional football manager and former player, best known for his successful career with Manchester United and his later managerial roles, including his tenure as Manchester United manager and his current position at Süper Lig club Beşiktaş.
Main Milestones
Birth
26 February 1973
Ole Gunnar Solskjær was born in Kristiansund, Norway.
Early Career Success
1993
Solskjær helped Clausenengen earn promotion to the Norwegian Second Division, scoring 115 goals in 109 league appearances over five seasons.
Move to Molde
1995
Solskjær joined Molde, newly promoted to the Tippeligaen, and his goals helped the team achieve a second-place finish and qualification for the UEFA Cup.
Joining Manchester United
July 1996
Solskjær joined Manchester United for a transfer fee of £1.5 million, beginning a successful period with the club where he would play 366 times and score 126 goals.
Champions League Winner
1999
Solskjær scored the winning last-minute goal against Bayern Munich in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, securing the treble for Manchester United.
Career-Ending Injury
2003
Solskjær sustained a serious knee injury that permanently plagued his playing career, leading to his retirement from football in 2007.
Coaching Career Begins
2008
Solskjær became the manager of Manchester United's reserve team, marking the start of his coaching career.
Managing Molde
2011
Solskjær returned to his native country to manage Molde, leading the team to their first-ever Tippeligaen titles in his first two seasons.
Managing Cardiff City
2014
Solskjær served as manager of Cardiff City, during which the club was relegated from the Premier League.
Caretaker Manager at Manchester United
December 2018
Solskjær was appointed as caretaker manager of Manchester United, taking over from José Mourinho for the rest of the 2018–19 season.
Permanent Manager at Manchester United
28 March 2019
Solskjær signed a three-year contract to take over as Manchester United manager on a permanent basis, having won 14 of his 19 matches in charge.
Departure from Manchester United
November 2021
Solskjær was sacked by Manchester United following a poor run of performances during the 2021–22 season.
Managing Beşiktaş
January 2025
Solskjær joined Turkish Süper Lig club Beşiktaş as manager, marking his return to management after a three-year hiatus.
