Norway’s Andreas Schjelderup just put together the kind of World Cup performance that turns unknown wingers into household names. The 22-year-old Benfica attacker racked up four combined goals and assists across matches against Brazil and England, helping Norway reach the quarter-finals for the first time in the nation’s history.
The performance that changed everything
Schjelderup’s tournament started with a bang in the Round of 16 against Brazil on July 7, 2026. He provided two assists for Erling Haaland as Norway secured a 2-1 upset victory. Four days later, in the quarter-final against England on July 11, he scored his first senior international goal and tacked on another assist.
Born in Bodø, Norway, in June 2004, Schjelderup moved from Danish club Nordsjælland to Benfica in January 2023 for a fee in the range of €10-14 million. His current market value sits at approximately €30 million as of mid-2026.
Under coach Ståle Solbakken, Norway’s 26-man squad was selected in May 2026 with modest expectations. Advancing beyond the first knockout stage was already unprecedented. Schjelderup’s creative dribbling and vision transformed him from a squad rotation option into a pivotal figure in the team’s historic campaign.
