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My Take
Ørjan Nyland is the kind of footballer I have a soft spot for: a goalkeeper who quietly does the unglamorous job and occasionally rises to the big moment. Standing 192 cm, the Norwegian from Volda announced himself by winning man of the match in the 2012 Norwegian Cup final and the 2014 Kniksen Award as goalkeeper of the year. Keepers rarely get headlines unless something goes wrong, so earning national-team recognition tells me he's reliable under pressure. There's a steadiness to his path through Hødd and Molde that I genuinely respect in a position defined by thankless consistency.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ørjan Nyland
- Name (Japanese)
- エルヤン・ニーラン
- Reading
- えるやん・にーらん
- Born
- September 10, 1990 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Horse
- Origin
- Volda Municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
- Height
- 192 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Kniksen Award for goalkeeper of the year
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ørjan Nyland born?
Born September 10, 1990 (age 35).
Where is Ørjan Nyland from?
Ørjan Nyland is from Volda Municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
What does Ørjan Nyland do?
Ørjan Nyland works as association football player.
How tall is Ørjan Nyland?
Ørjan Nyland is 192 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.