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| Name: Henning Stille Berg |
Nationality: Norway |
| Position: defender |
Signing Information: Transferred from: Blackburn Rovers, 11/08/1997, £5m |
| Birthdate: 01-09-1971 |
Years at Club: 1997-2001 |
| Age: (53) |
Debut: 13/08/1997 v Southampton (H) 1-0 (Premiership) |
| Birthplace: Eidsvoll, Norway |
Previous clubs: Valerengen IF, Lillestrom SK, Blackburn Rovers |
| Height: 6' 0" (1.83m) |
Farewell to Manchester United: Transferred to Blackburn Rovers, 15/12/2000, £1.75m |
| Weight: 12st 11lbs (81.19kg) |
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Henning Berg is a former Norwegian footballer best known for his time at Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers, where he established himself as a solid and dependable defender. Berg was known for his versatility, able to play as both a centre-back and right-back, and for his calm, composed approach to defending. He became the first player to win the Premier League with two different clubs.
Early Career and Blackburn Rovers
Berg began his professional career at Lillestrøm in Norway before moving to Blackburn Rovers in 1993. He was a key part of the Blackburn squad that won the 1994-95 Premier League title, helping the club secure their first top-flight championship in over 80 years.
Career at Manchester United (1997-2000)
In 1997, Manchester United signed Henning Berg for £5 million, making him the first Norwegian to play for the club. Berg became an important part of Sir Alex Ferguson's defensive line, providing cover at both centre-back and right-back during United’s successful campaigns in the late 1990s.
Key Achievements at Manchester United:
Premier League Titles: Berg won two Premier League titles with Manchester United (1999, 2000), adding to the one he had previously won with Blackburn.
1999 Treble: Berg was part of Manchester United's squad during their historic treble-winning season in 1999, where United won the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.
Versatility and Reliability: While he was not always a regular starter, Berg's ability to play across the backline made him an invaluable squad player in Ferguson’s dominant team.
International Career
Henning Berg earned 100 caps for the Norwegian national team from 1992 to 2004, representing his country in major tournaments like Euro 2000 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He was a key player in Norway’s strong defensive setups during that period.
Later Career and Retirement
After leaving Manchester United in 2000, Berg played for Blackburn Rovers again before finishing his career at Rangers in Scotland, where he won the Scottish Premier League title. He retired from playing in 2004 and later transitioned into management, taking on roles at clubs such as Blackburn Rovers and Legia Warsaw.
Legacy
Henning Berg is remembered as a versatile and reliable defender who contributed significantly to both Blackburn Rovers’ Premier League title win in 1995 and Manchester United’s treble-winning season in 1999. His calm and intelligent approach to defending, along with his leadership, made him one of the most respected defenders of his generation. |
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Charity Shield |
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Europa League |
Super Cup |
Cup Winners Cup |
Inter-Continental Cup |
World Clubs Cup |
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Season
Goals |
Season
Apps |
| 1 |
1997-1998 |
1 |
27 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
36 |
| 2 |
1998-1999 |
0 |
16 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
29 |
| 3 |
1999-2000 |
1 |
22 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
37 |
| 4 |
2000-2001 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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2 |
66 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
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