Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen

Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen is a Norwegian defender born in Bergen on 30 August 1996. He developed in SK Brann’s academy after beginning at SK Djerv, and captained Brann’s under-19 team to the 2014 Norwegian Junior Cup. Knudsen made 10 senior appearances for Brann in 2015 before spending 2016 on loan at Åsane, where he scored his first senior goal. In 2017, he joined FK Haugesund and established himself in the Eliteserien, making 85 league appearances over more than four seasons. His Haugesund spell also brought Europa League qualifying experience and a notable headed goal against Mjøndalen in 2020. Brann brought Knudsen back in August 2021, and he helped the club’s 2022 OBOS-ligaen campaign, when Brann conceded 16 goals in 30 matches. Knudsen remains with Brann and was appointed captain in 2024, combining aerial strength and defensive leadership at centre-back.