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Bente Nordby (Bente Dalum Nordby) was born on 23 July, 1974 in Gjøvik, Norway, is a Norwegian footballer (born 1974). Discover Bente Nordby's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?

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Age 49 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 23 July 1974
Birthday 23 July
Birthplace Gjøvik, Norway
Nationality Norway

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Bente Nordby Height, Weight & Measurements

At 49 years old, Bente Nordby height is 5ft 6in .

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She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

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Bente Nordby Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bente Nordby worth at the age of 49 years old? Bente Nordby’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. She is from Norway. We have estimated Bente Nordby's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1974

Bente Dalum Nordby (born 23 July 1974) is a former Norwegian football goalkeeper, who last played for Lyon, France.

1991

She played with the Norway women's national football team from 1991 to 2007.

Nordby is the second-most capped player ever for Norway with 172 international appearances.

Only Hege Riise has more, with 188.

She appeared in the first five FIFA Women's World Cups, an achievement that only U.S. player Kristine Lilly shares.

Nordby is also the second most-capped international women's goalkeeper of all time.

She made her debut for the national team on 30 August 1991, in New Britain, Conn. posting a 1–0 shutout against the U.S.

In 1991, Nordby was the national team reserve keeper at the 1991 Women's World Cup in China; Norway won a silver.

1993

She was on the squad that won the 1993 European Championship and the Algarve Cup in 1994.

1995

She later joined SK Sprint-Jeløy of Norway's Toppserien where she played until the end of the 1995 season.

Nordby replaced long-time GK Reidun Seth starting goalkeeper in 1995.

In the 1995 Women's World Cup, she allowed only one goal in six matches, leading to the first-ever Women's World Cup title for Norway, defeating Germany 2–0.

1996

Ahead of the 1996 season, the team Sprint-Jeløy was replaced by Athene Moss, where she played until 2000.

In 1996, she was on the Bronze medal squad at the Atlanta Summer Olympics.

Nordby was the starting keeper for Norway as they won the Algarve Cup in 1996, 1997 and 1998.

1999

In the 1999 Women's World Cup, Norway placed fourth overall, having lost to China in the semifinals, 5–0, then to Brazil in the Bronze Medal match.

2000

Nordby, paired with fellow Norwegian Hege Riise, was the first pick in the 30 October 2000 WUSA Foreign Player Allocation Draft, having been chosen by the Carolina Courage.

She was on the Olympic Gold squad at the Sydney Summer Olympics on 28 September 2000.

2001

Nordby played the first half of the 2001 season for the Courage, but was later traded to the San Diego Spirit.

In July 2001, the Spirit released Nordby due to the league's salary cap.

In total, she played 14 matches of a 21-match season for the two clubs, earning a 1.73 Goals Against Average for the season.

2002

After returning to Norway, Nordby joined Kolbotn in 2002, where she went on to win the Norway league that same year.

Nordby retirement from international football in late 2002, then returned when she was named to the roster of the squad for the 2003 Women's World Cup.

Despite losing 1–0 to the U.S. in the quarterfinals, Nordby won the Player of the Match Award, after stopping a penalty kick taken by Mia Hamm.

Norway finished the tournament seventh overall.

2004

She continued to play with Kolbotn until the end of the 2004 season.

Due to their low placement in the World Cup, Norway failed to qualify for the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics.

2005

She then signed with Asker FK in December 2005.

While playing with Asker, she won the Norwegian Cup in 2005, her only time with the club.

In 2005, Nordby was the starting keeper as Norway claimed silver in the European Championships, falling to Germany 3–1 in the finals.

2006

In early 2006, Nordby signed a 2-year contract with Djurgården/Älvsjö in Sweden's Damallsvenskan league.

2007

In 2007, Nordby won the Damallsvenskan Goalkeeper of the Year Award.

On 27 November 2007, it was announced that Nordby would be signing an 18-month contract with Lyon as cover for their regular goalkeeper, Véronique Pons, who was out with a long-term injury.

She was named to the FIFA Women's World Stars squad in April 2007, as the starting goalkeeper and co-captain with U.S. player, Kristine Lilly.

The match was an exhibition match to open the draw for the 2007 Women's World Cup in China.

2008

On 24 January 2008, Nordby announced her retirement from the national team.

A native of Raufoss, Nordby began her club career with Raufoss/Vind.

2009

In June 2009, the Norway national team trainer Bjarne Berntsen announced that Bente Nordby had retired from Lyon and would not be joining Norway's squad for the 2009 European Cup tournament.

After retiring, she joined Lillestrøm SK as the team's goalkeeper coach.

Nordby represented only Norway in international competition.