Valerenga is one of Oslo’s best-known football institutions, carrying a 1913 foundation and a distinctive royal-blue identity into a new sporting chapter. The club connects east Oslo roots with Intility Arena, a decorated domestic record and a broad multi-sport heritage. Its story includes celebrated league and cup eras, European campaigns and a supporter culture shaped by neighborhood pride. The profile presents the club as both a competitive football side and a lasting part of Norway’s sporting landscape.
Valerenga Upcoming matches by league
Eliteserien
-
- Regular Season - 22
Valerenga
Fredrikstad
Intility Arena -
- Regular Season - 23
KFUM OsloNo H2HValerenga
KFUM Arena -
- Regular Season - 24
ValerengaNo H2HBrann
Intility Arena -
- Regular Season - 12
Bodo/GlimtNo H2HValerenga
NM Cupen
-
- Round of 64
SkeidNo H2HValerenga
Valerenga Last matches by league
Eliteserien
NM Cupen
Friendlies Clubs
1. Division
Valerenga Team Roster
The recorded 27-player squad combines attacking options such as G. Rajkovic, M. Grundetjern, O. Saeter and P. Meliga with a broad defensive unit including A. Olsen, H. Sjåtil, I. Näsberg and V. Hedenstad. Midfield names include C. Lange, F. Ambina, H. Bjørdal, M. Ofkir and P. Strand. Goalkeepers listed are A. A. Lonning S., A. Ordal, M. Sjøeng and O. Hedvall. Mario Gomes and K. Tshiembe add further defensive options, while the full group reflects a wide spread of roles and squad numbers across the 2026 roster.
position Goalkeeper
Oscar Thore Hedvall
Sander Åke Andreas Lønning
Magnus Smelhus Sjøeng
A. Ordal
position Defender
Mario Gomes
Kolbeinn Birgir Finnsson
Håkon Sjåtil
Aaron Kiil Olsen
Kevin N'goyi Tshiembe
Vegar Eggen Hedenstad
Ivan Tarek Fjellstad Näsberg
A. Jatta
Sebastian Jarl
position Midfielder
Carl Lange
Odin Thiago Holm
Mathias Grundetjern
E. Forcha
Petter Dahle Strand
Magnus Hee Westergaard
Fidèle Brice Ambina
Lucas Janus Ravn-Haren
position Attacker
Last Valerenga Coachs
Geir Bakke is the current recorded coach, appointed on 1 July 2023. The coaching timeline also lists Dag-Eilev Fagermo from January 2020 to June 2023 and Ronny Deila from October 2016 to January 2020. Kjetil André Rekdal appears from January 2013 to December 2016, with an earlier entry from July 2005 to August 2006. This sequence places Bakke at the current point of Valerenga’s recorded coaching history, with the earlier appointments providing context for the club’s recent technical leadership.
Geir Bakke
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geir Bakke | Norway | 1 July 2023 | |
| Dag-Eilev Akkerhaugen Fagermo | Norway | 1 January 2020 | 1 June 2023 |
| Ronny Deila | Norway | 1 October 2016 | 1 January 2020 |
| Kjetil André Rekdal | Norway | 1 January 2013 | 1 December 2016 |
| Kjetil André Rekdal | Norway | 1 July 2005 | 1 August 2006 |
Valerenga Transfers
The latest recorded arrivals include A. A. Lonning S., who joined from Egersund in a transfer on 5 August. P. Meliga returned from Kristiansund BK after a loan on 14 July, while O. Holm joined from Celtic on loan on 30 March. K. Finnsson is listed in both a February loan arrival and a March transfer arrival from Utrecht. M. Westergaard transferred from Wycombe, L. Haren and O. Saeter arrived as free agents, and M. Grundetjern transferred from Start, all in January 2026. Other listed arrivals include loan returns involving Ranheim, Stockholm Internazionale and De Graafschap.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Zahid |
FK Partizan
|
Free agent | 13 August 2026 |
| S. Lønning |
Egersund
|
Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
| A. A. Lonning S. |
Egersund
|
Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
| P. Meliga |
Kristiansund BK
|
Return from loan | 14 July 2026 |
| G. Zahid |
FK Partizan
|
- | 29 June 2026 |
| O. Obasi |
Stockholm Internazionale
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| S. Sjovold |
Ranheim
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| O. Holm |
Celtic
|
Loan | 30 March 2026 |
| K. Finnsson |
Utrecht
|
Transfer | 22 March 2026 |
| K. Finnsson |
Utrecht
|
Loan | 1 February 2026 |
| O. Saeter |
Rosenborg
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| L. Haren |
Kongsvinger
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| M. Westergaard |
Wycombe
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| M. Rijks |
De Graafschap
|
Return from loan | 25 January 2026 |
| E. Pajic |
Kongsvinger
|
Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
The latest recorded departures include F. Thorvaldsen’s transfer to Twente on 10 August and E. Sørensen’s move to PEC Zwolle on 30 June. S. Sjovold left for Ranheim on loan, while E. Hagen joined Aalesund on loan. O. Obasi is listed both as a transfer to Hobro and an earlier loan to Stockholm Internazionale. O. Kamara departed as a free agent for Gamle Oslo, and K. Finnsson returned to Utrecht after his loan. P. Meliga also left for Kristiansund BK on loan, while M. Rijks transferred to Bristol Rovers after a De Graafschap loan. These entries represent the latest recorded departures, not a complete seasonal total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Ofkir |
Ham-Kam
|
Transfer | 1 September 2026 |
| P. Meliga |
KFUM Oslo
|
Transfer | 1 September 2026 |
| H. Bjørdal |
Viking
|
Transfer | 1 September 2026 |
| F. Thorvaldsen |
Twente
|
Transfer | 10 August 2026 |
| F. Thorvaldsen |
Twente
|
Transfer | 10 August 2026 |
| O. Obasi |
Hobro
|
Transfer | 26 July 2026 |
| S. Sjovold |
Ranheim
|
Loan | 21 July 2026 |
| O. Obasi |
Hobro
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| E. Sørensen |
PEC Zwolle
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| O. Kamara |
Gamle Oslo
|
Free agent | 9 April 2026 |
| S. Sjovold |
Ranheim
|
Loan | 9 April 2026 |
| E. Hagen |
Aalesund
|
Loan | 24 March 2026 |
| K. Finnsson |
Utrecht
|
Return from loan | 21 March 2026 |
| O. Obasi |
Stockholm Internazionale
|
Loan | 16 March 2026 |
| P. Meliga |
Kristiansund BK
|
Loan | 12 March 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Across the recorded movement, Valerenga’s arrivals and departures show a mixed cycle of permanent recruitment, temporary placements, free-agent additions, loan returns and onward transfers. The arrival list includes players coming from Egersund, Utrecht, Wycombe, Start and Celtic, alongside returns from temporary spells. The departure list includes moves to Twente, PEC Zwolle, Hobro and Bristol Rovers, together with loans and returns to parent clubs. K. Finnsson appears on both sides of a loan-related sequence around Utrecht, while P. Meliga is recorded returning from Kristiansund BK before another loan departure. O. Obasi and M. Rijks also have entries spanning loans and later moves. Because the published lists are grouped and capped, they describe recent activity rather than a complete seasonal balance. No fee or financial conclusion is established.
Leagues Valerenga has participated in
Valerenga’s recorded competition profile spans domestic league and cup football, plus friendlies and European competition. NM Cupen is listed through 2026 and is the most recent competition entry. Eliteserien participation is recorded through 2025 with recent activity, while Friendlies Clubs is also listed through 2025 as a recent competition. The 1. Division entry is limited to 2024 and is historical in this context. The Atlantic Cup and UEFA Europa Conference League entries are historical, both last recorded in 2021 for the club.
More about Valerenga
Valerenga is an Oslo football club founded in 1913 and part of the wider Vålerengens Idrettsforening multi-sport association. Its roots lie in Vålerenga, the working-class east-end neighborhood that gives the club its name and much of its cultural character. Royal blue is the defining color, supported by white and red accents, and the side is widely associated with the nickname The Royal Blues. Supporters are known as the Bohemians, a label that reflects the club’s expressive, independent image and strong neighborhood pride.
The club’s modern home is Intility Arena at Valle-Hovin, returning its football identity to Oslo’s eastern heartland. Bislett Stadion and Ullevaal Stadion hold an important place in the club’s venue history, particularly through earlier successful periods. The badge’s blue elliptical design and red VIF monogram connect the football side to the parent association and its long institutional continuity.
On the pitch, Valerenga’s major domestic record includes five Norwegian league championships and four Norwegian Football Cup victories. The breakthrough league title came in 1965, followed by championships in 1981, 1983 and 1984 during a celebrated early-1980s peak. The club also enjoyed a prominent league-and-cup era in the 2000s. European competition has added another layer to its history, with appearances in UEFA qualification and earlier European Cup, Champions League and UEFA Cup campaigns.
Valerenga’s identity extends beyond the first team. The club’s governance is rooted in Norway’s membership-based sporting tradition, with community participation extending through the wider association. That ecosystem includes ice hockey, handball and American football sections. The combination of east Oslo roots, decorated history, distinctive colors and a broad sporting family continues to define the club’s place in Norwegian football.
Last matches statistics for Valerenga
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tromso
4 - 0
Valerenga
|
3 / 18 |
|
87 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
|
Valerenga
6 - 1
Aalesund
|
10 / 22 |
|
81 | 7 | - | 5 |
|
Brann
2 - 3
Valerenga
|
12 / 18 |
|
66 | 24 | 4 1 | 5 |
|
Valerenga
0 - 3
Ham-Kam
|
4 / 12 |
|
75 | 18 | 3 1 | 3 |
|
Valerenga
1 - 2
Bodo/Glimt
|
3 / 14 |
|
81 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
|
Aalesund
5 - 5
Valerenga
|
10 / 22 |
|
85 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
|
2 - 7
Valerenga
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Valerenga
3 - 4
Molde
|
5 / 21 |
|
80 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
|
Sarpsborg 08 FF
2 - 2
Valerenga
|
5 / 10 |
|
87 | 14 | 1 | 6 |
|
Lillestrom
2 - 0
Valerenga
|
3 / 17 |
|
0% | 14 | 4 | 0 |
Detailed statistics Valerenga
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Lillestrom vs Valerenga
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494760
Sarpsborg 08 FF vs Valerenga
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494755
Valerenga vs Molde
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494746
Valerenga vs Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494730
Brann vs Valerenga
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494710
Tromso vs Valerenga
Eliteserien 2026 - 1494699
2023
1st shirt
2023
2nd shirt