Erik Thorstvedt

Erik Thorstvedt (born 28 October 1962) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He won 97 caps for the Norway national team, and was the starter in goal at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He played for Viking, Eik-Tønsberg, Borussia Mönchengladbach, IFK Göteborg and Tottenham Hotspur.

Career Thorstvedt was the first Norwegian to win the FA Cup when he won it with Tottenham Hotspur in 1991 and later became the second Norwegian to play in the Premier League. During his time at Spurs, Thorstvedt lived in the Hertfordshire town of Hoddesdon.

Thorstvedt retired in 1996 due to back injuries. He was also the coach of Tufte IL, a team created for the reality-TV show Heia Tufte!. For his appearance in this show he was awarded the Se og Hør readers' TV personality of the year award. He had a weekly football show on Mondays called "Matchball Mandag" on TV2 where he and guests looked at games played in the Norwegian top division with a humorous approach.

Personal life He is the father of Norwegian model and former MTV presenter Charlotte Thorstvedt and Sassuolo midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt.

Honours Tottenham Hotspur FA Cup: 1990–91 FA Charity Shield: 1991 (shared)