Nils Arne Eggen

Norwegian footballer and manager (1941–2022)

Nils Arne Eggen (17 September 1941 – 19 January 2022) was a Norwegian footballer, manager and teacher. He was known for playing with Rosenborg BK between 1960 until 1963 and again from 1966 until 1969. He also managed Rosenborh six times, beginning in 1971 and stopping in 2010. He also played for the national team between 1974 until 1977.

Nils Arne Eggen
Personal information
Date of birth (1941-09-17)17 September 1941
Place of birth Orkdal, Norway
Date of death 19 January 2022(2022-01-19) (aged 80)
Place of death Orkdal, Norway
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Orkdal
1960–1963 Rosenborg
1964–1966 Vålerengen
1966–1969 Rosenborg
National team
1963–1969 Norway 29 (0)
Teams managed
1971–1972 Rosenborg
1973–1974 Norway U21
1974–1977 Norway
1976 Rosenborg
1978–1982 Rosenborg
1983–1985 Orkdal
1986–1987 Moss
1986–1987 Norway U23
1988–1997 Rosenborg
1999–2002 Rosenborg
2010 Rosenborg
2011–2016 Orkla
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Eggen died on 19 January 2022 at his home in Orkdal, Norway at the age of 80.[1][2]

References

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  1. "Nils Arne er død". Rosenborg BK. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  2. "Nils Arne Eggen er død". NRK. Retrieved 19 January 2022.