About Kjetil Osvold
Born 1961. Kjetil Osvold is a Norwegian association football player.
Kjetil Osvold (born 5 June 1961) is a Norwegian retired footballer. Between 1984 and 1989 he scored 2 goals in 37 caps for Norway. On club level he played for Start, Lillestrøm, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City, Djurgården, PAOK og Skeid.
A midfielder was known for his technical abilities, he performed a nutmeg on legend player Diego Maradona in a 1986 friendly match. People also remembered him for hitting the stadium clock on Åråsen stadium from a corner kick.
Personal life Osvold is the father of professional footballer Joachim Osvold.
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Who is Kjetil Osvold?
Norwegian footballer
When was Kjetil Osvold born?
Kjetil Osvold was born on 5 June 1961 in Ålesund Municipality.
What is Kjetil Osvold's occupation?
Kjetil Osvold is an association football player.
What nationality is Kjetil Osvold?
Kjetil Osvold is Norwegian.
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