{"id":782780,"date":"2026-07-06T00:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T00:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/782780\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T00:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T00:10:09","slug":"who-is-norways-goalie-meet-orjan-nyland-a-world-cup-hero-vs-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/782780\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is Norway’s goalie? Meet Orjan Nyland, a World Cup hero vs. Brazil"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before\u00a0\u00d8rjan Nyland saved a penalty kick against Brazil in the Round of 16 in the World Cup<\/a>, he could likely be considered mostly anonymous.<\/p>\n

But from that point on, the Norway goalie was trying to write himself a hero’s narrative.<\/p>\n

No matter what happens, from that point on, including multiple big saves as the match went on — Nyland provided an unforgettable sporting moment for the Norwegians.<\/p>\n

His name is one worth knowing, even if very few knew it before.<\/p>\n

MORE:\u00a0How Folarin Balogun is allowed to play vs. Belgium after red card<\/a><\/p>\n

Who is Norway’s goalie?<\/p>\n

Orjan Nyland is a 35-year old keeper who was born in Volda in Norway.<\/p>\n

He stands 6-foot-4 and is a well-experienced player at international level. Sunday’s Round of 16 match was his 75th as Norway’s goalie at senior level.<\/p>\n

It’s also by far the biggest game he’s ever played.<\/p>\n

Nyland is a less-experienced club keeper who has spent much of his career as a backup.<\/p>\n

What club does Orjan Nyland play for?<\/p>\n

He is a member of Sevilla in La Liga, the top division in Spain.<\/p>\n

Since 2023, though, he has just 59 total appearances — rarely a full-time starter.<\/p>\n

Nyland has also played for Hodd in Norway, Molde in Norway, Ingolstadt in Germany, Aston Villa and Norwich City and Bournemouth in Reading, RB Leipzig in Germany and now Sevilla.<\/p>\n

He has worked hard to maintain relevance to the national team in time for this historic knockout run, and now he’s trying to make a name for himself.<\/p>\n

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