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My Take
Ronny Johnsen embodies the kind of defending I quietly admire most. At 187 cm, the Norwegian from Sandefjord could anchor a back line or drop into midfield without fuss, and he was a steadying presence during Manchester United's golden era. A career spanning Lillestrøm, Beşiktaş, Aston Villa and Newcastle, capped by Norway's Kniksen Honorary Award in 2008, speaks to durability and trust rather than spectacle. I have always valued the player who erases an attack before it becomes dangerous over the one chasing highlight-reel goals. Johnsen was a spine, not a showpiece, and that is precisely why he endures.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ronny Johnsen
- Name (Japanese)
- ロニー・ヨンセン
- Reading
- ろにー・よんせん
- Born
- June 10, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway
- Height
- 187 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Kniksen's Honorary Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ronny Johnsen born?
Born June 10, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Ronny Johnsen from?
Ronny Johnsen is from Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway.
What does Ronny Johnsen do?
Ronny Johnsen works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Ronny Johnsen?
Ronny Johnsen is 187 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.