Tore André Dahlum
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Tore André "Totto" Dahlum (born 21 June 1968 in Kristiansand
) is a Norwegian
former footballer who played as a striker. During his playing career, he had three spells at Start and two spells at Rosenborg. He also played briefly in Denmark
, Greece
and Belgium
.
. In 1992, he went on a two-week trial at Manchester United
. Dahlum had his best years in the early 1990s. As a member of Start, he became the top goalscorer in the Norwegian Premier League
in 1990, with 20 goals. He also made his international debut the same year.
In 1992, Dahlum was signed by Rosenborg, where he failed to live up to expectations, and was subsequently dropped by both the club and the national team, although he scored the first goal in the 3-2 Norwegian Cup
final win against Lillestrøm. After two seasons at the Trondheim
club, he returned to Start. Following Start's relegation in 1996, he had a short spell at Greek side Skoda Xanthi
, before returning home the following year for a second spell at Rosenborg.
He later played briefly at Belgian club K.A.A. Gent and Danish club AaB, before finishing his professional career in 2001 where it began, for his hometown club Start. He later played a few games in the lower leagues with local Kristiansand club Flekkerøy IL http://www.national-football-teams.com/v2/player.php?id=22990.
After retiring he worked with football commentary for TV 2
before moving into management.
. His finest moment at international level was probably the European Championship
qualifier against Italy
in 1991, where Dahlum scored Norway's first goal in a 2-1 win.
After playing 12 international games from 1990 to 1992, he didn't feature again for Norway until 1999, when he made three additional appearances (all as substitute), scoring one goal.
.
Kristiansand
-History:As indicated by archeological findings in the city, the Kristiansand area has been settled at least since 400 AD. A royal farm is known to have been situated on Oddernes as early as 800, and the first church was built around 1040...
) is a Norwegian
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
former footballer who played as a striker. During his playing career, he had three spells at Start and two spells at Rosenborg. He also played briefly in Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
and Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
.
Club career
His career started in FK VigørFK Vigør
FK Vigør is a Norwegian football club from Hellemyr, Kristiansand. Vigør is the Norwegian name for vigor. The club colors are brown and white, and the club was founded on 5 October 1918....
. In 1992, he went on a two-week trial at Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
. Dahlum had his best years in the early 1990s. As a member of Start, he became the top goalscorer in the Norwegian Premier League
Norwegian Premier League
Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
in 1990, with 20 goals. He also made his international debut the same year.
In 1992, Dahlum was signed by Rosenborg, where he failed to live up to expectations, and was subsequently dropped by both the club and the national team, although he scored the first goal in the 3-2 Norwegian Cup
Norwegian football cup
The Norwegian Football Cup is the main knockout cup competition in Norwegian football. It is run by the Football Association of Norway and has been contested since 1902, making it the oldest football tournament in the country. The tournament is commonly known as Cupen or NM, an acronym formed...
final win against Lillestrøm. After two seasons at the Trondheim
Trondheim
Trondheim , historically, Nidaros and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. With a population of 173,486, it is the third most populous municipality and city in the country, although the fourth largest metropolitan area. It is the administrative centre of...
club, he returned to Start. Following Start's relegation in 1996, he had a short spell at Greek side Skoda Xanthi
Skoda Xanthi
Skoda Xanthi F.C. , or F.C. Skoda Xanthi Athletic Club, is a Greek football club, based in the city of Xanthi. The club currently competes in the Super League Greece.-History:...
, before returning home the following year for a second spell at Rosenborg.
He later played briefly at Belgian club K.A.A. Gent and Danish club AaB, before finishing his professional career in 2001 where it began, for his hometown club Start. He later played a few games in the lower leagues with local Kristiansand club Flekkerøy IL http://www.national-football-teams.com/v2/player.php?id=22990.
After retiring he worked with football commentary for TV 2
TV 2 (Norway)
TV 2 is the largest commercial television station in Norway. Over 30% of the time Norwegians spend watching TV is spent watching TV 2. The station has 65% of the market for TV commercials in Norway....
before moving into management.
International career
He also made his international debut in 1990. Overall, he played 15 internationals and scored six goals for NorwayNorway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
. His finest moment at international level was probably the European Championship
UEFA European Football Championship
The UEFA European Football Championship is the main football competition of the men's national football teams governed by UEFA . Held every four years since 1960, in the even-numbered year between World Cup tournaments, it was originally called the UEFA European Nations Cup, changing to the current...
qualifier against Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
in 1991, where Dahlum scored Norway's first goal in a 2-1 win.
After playing 12 international games from 1990 to 1992, he didn't feature again for Norway until 1999, when he made three additional appearances (all as substitute), scoring one goal.
Managerial career
In November 2007 he was announced as the new coach of fourth-tier club FK JervFK Jerv
FK Jerv is a Norwegian football club from Grimstad. Jerv is the Norwegian name for wolverine.It was founded in 1921, as Vestergatens FK, named after the street in which the foundation took place, but later changed name to Djerv and then Jerv...
.
Personal life
He is married to Kirsti and have two children, Henrik and Karine. He currently lives in Kristiansand http://www.fkjerv.no/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=143&Itemid=136.Club
Rosenborg BK- Norwegian Premier League ChampionshipNorwegian Premier LeagueTippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
(5): 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999 - Norwegian Football Cup WinNorwegian football cupThe Norwegian Football Cup is the main knockout cup competition in Norwegian football. It is run by the Football Association of Norway and has been contested since 1902, making it the oldest football tournament in the country. The tournament is commonly known as Cupen or NM, an acronym formed...
(2): 1992Norwegian Football Cup 1992The Norwegian Football Cup 1992 was won by Rosenborg after they beat Lillestrøm in the cup final.-Final:- Lagene :Rosenborg's winning team: Ola By Rise, Trond Henriksen, , Rune Tangen, Bjørn Otto Bragstad, Stig Inge Bjørnebye, Kåre Ingebrigtsen, Øyvind Leonhardsen, Bent Skammelsrud, Karl Petter...
, 1999Norwegian Football Cup 1999The Norwegian Football Cup 1999 was won by Rosenborg after they beat Brann in the cup final. It was the 94th Norwegian Football Cup. This was Rosenborg's eighth Norwegian Cup title.-First round:The First round was played on 4 May and 5 May...
Individual
- Tippeligaen top scorerNorwegian top scorersList of top goal scorers in the Norwegian Premier League.* 1948-49: Arvid Havnås 12 goals* 1949-50: Reidar Dørum 13 goals* 1950-51: John Sveinsson 19 goals* 1951-52: Jan Tangen 15 goals...
: 1990 - Kniksen awardKniksen awardThe Kniksen award , established in 1990, acclaims the best players in the Norwegian football premiership. The award is named after the legendary Norwegian football player Roald Jensen, nicknamed "Kniksen".-Category A:...
: Attacker of the year 1990