Age, Biography and Wiki
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?
| Popular As |
Bente Dalum Nordby |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
23 July, 1974 |
| Birthday |
23 July |
| Birthplace |
Gjøvik, Norway |
| Nationality |
Norway
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She is a member of famous footballer with the age 49 years old group.
Bente Nordby Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Bente Nordby height is 5ft 6in .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 6in |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
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 |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Bente Nordby Social Network
Timeline
Bente Dalum Nordby (born 23 July 1974) is a former Norwegian football goalkeeper, who last played for Lyon, France.
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.
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.
She was on the squad that won the 1993 European Championship and the Algarve Cup in 1994.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In early 2006, Nordby signed a 2-year contract with Djurgården/Älvsjö in Sweden's Damallsvenskan league.
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.
On 24 January 2008, Nordby announced her retirement from the national team.
A native of Raufoss, Nordby began her club career with Raufoss/Vind.
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.
