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My Take
Stig Inge Bjørnebye is the kind of footballer I deeply respect: a left-back from rural Elverum in Norway who crossed the sea to wear Liverpool's red. He was never the headline star, but a dependable craftsman trusted to guard a flank for club and country alike. What impresses me most is the second act. He moved into coaching and rose to sports director, and that 2009 transparency award speaks to a man valued for integrity, not just his legs. A long, honest career in and beyond the game earns my admiration without reservation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stig Inge Bjørnebye
- Name (Japanese)
- スティグ・インゲ・ビョルンビー
- Reading
- すてぃぐ・いんげ・びょるんびー
- Born
- December 11, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Elverum Municipality, Hedmark, Norway
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Åpenhetsprisen
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Stig Inge Bjørnebye born?
Born December 11, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Stig Inge Bjørnebye from?
Stig Inge Bjørnebye is from Elverum Municipality, Hedmark, Norway.
What does Stig Inge Bjørnebye do?
Stig Inge Bjørnebye works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Stig Inge Bjørnebye?
Stig Inge Bjørnebye is 180 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.