Biography
Who is Andreas Schjelderup?
Early life and career beginnings
Andreas Schjelderup Rædergård Schjelderup was born in Bodø, Norway. He began his football path within the youth setup at Bodø/Glimt. His early development attracted interest from various clubs across top European leagues, including teams in Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.
In July 2020, he moved to Denmark to join the Superliga club Nordsjælland. Following the winter break of the 2020–21 season, he earned a promotion to the senior squad. He debuted in a match against OB on February 7, 2021, becoming the 13th youngest player in the history of the Superliga at that time.
Rise in professional football
Schjelderup scored his first senior goal for Nordsjælland against Lyngby in March 2021, establishing himself as the club's youngest goalscorer in league history. Later that month, he scored both goals in a victory against SønderjyskE, which helped his team qualify for the championship play-offs.
In January 2023, he signed a contract with the Portuguese club Benfica. While his initial transition involved limited first-team minutes and time with the club's B team, he later found success. He returned to Nordsjælland on loan for the 2023–24 season, where league managers named him the best player of the spring season.
International and recent career
Schjelderup received his first call-up to the Norway under-21 team in 2021, debuting against Austria. In May 2024, he earned his first selection for the senior Norway national team, making his debut against Kosovo as a substitute. In 2026, he was named to the squad for the FIFA World Cup.
During the 2026 World Cup, he provided two assists in a match against Brazil, helping Norway reach the quarter-finals. He scored his first World Cup goal during the quarter-final match against England. By the end of his 2025–26 club campaign, he had achieved a career-best return of 10 goals and six assists across all competitions for Benfica.
Personal information and legal history
In November 2025, Schjelderup faced legal proceedings in Denmark. He was convicted regarding the possession and sharing of sexual material involving minors, after admitting to forwarding a video to friends. He received a 14-day suspended sentence. He previously described the incident as a mistake.
Birthday and age
Andreas Schjelderup was born on June 1, 2004, which makes Andreas 22 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Andreas shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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