Biography
Who is Alexander Sørloth?
Early career and professional start
Born in Trondheim, Norway, Alexander Sørloth began his professional path in the youth system of Rosenborg BK. The club rewarded his development with a contract in July 2013. He made his professional debut during a Europa League qualifying match against Crusaders, where he scored a goal just twelve minutes after entering the game as a substitute. His first appearance in the Tippeligaen followed in July 2014 against Sogndal.
Before the 2015 season, he went on loan to Bodø/Glimt. During this period, he made 26 appearances, scored 13 goals, and provided five assists. His final match for Bodø/Glimt featured a hat-trick against Stabæk. Following this successful loan, he moved to the Netherlands to join Eredivisie club FC Groningen on a multi-year contract.
European club career
Alexander Sørloth has played for several clubs across Europe. After his time in the Netherlands, he joined the Danish club Midtjylland in 2017, where he was named the Superliga Player of the Month in September of that year. In January 2018, he transferred to the Premier League side Crystal Palace. His career included subsequent loan spells at Gent in Belgium and Trabzonspor in Turkey. During his season at Trabzonspor, he recorded 29 goals, becoming the club's top-scoring foreign player in a single season.
In 2020, he signed with the German club RB Leipzig. He later moved to Spain, where he spent two seasons on loan with Real Sociedad. He joined Villarreal in 2023, where he scored four goals in a match against Real Madrid and finished the season as his club's top league scorer. In 2024, he transferred to Atlético Madrid. His time there included a stoppage-time goal against Barcelona in late 2024 and a quadruple against Real Sociedad in May 2025.
International play and statistics
The striker made his debut for the Norway senior national team in May 2016 against Portugal. He scored his first international goal just days later in a match against Iceland. He remained a consistent presence in the national setup, participating in the UEFA Nations League and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. During the World Cup qualification campaign, he scored five goals and provided two assists.
In May 2026, he was selected for the 26-man Norway squad for the FIFA World Cup. He played throughout the tournament, including the quarter-final match against England in July 2026. Following that match, he addressed public criticism regarding a specific decision to shoot rather than pass to teammate Erling Haaland.
Personal life and details
Alexander Sørloth is the son of Gøran Sørloth, a former Norwegian international striker. Standing 194 centimeters tall, he has maintained a high profile in professional sports. In May 2021, a social media post on his Instagram account received over 3.5 million comments, primarily from fans of Trabzonspor expressing their desire for him to return to the club. This event marked a well-known moment in his online presence.
Birthday and age
Alexander Sørloth was born on December 5, 1995, which makes Alexander 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Alexander shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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