Sigurd Rosted

Sigurd Rosted (; born 22 July 1994) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Eliteserien club Sarpsborg 08.

Described as a calm and intelligent centre-back with leading abilities, before joining Sarpsborg 08 ahead of the 2015 season. Prior to signing, he had been diagnosed with Bekhterev's disease, a type of arthritis mainly affecting his back, but medication allowed him to play professionally. reported to be around €300,000. He made his competitive debut for the club on 1 September, playing 90 minutes as Brøndby lost 1–0 away to FC Midtjylland in the Superliga. Rosted soon found himself as a regular starter in the first team, establishing a partnership in central defense with fellow summer signing, Andreas Maxsø.

Rosted scored his first goal for the club on 7 June 2020 in a 3–2 loss to AC Horsens, a header in the 64th minute. In his first season for Brøndby, he made 26 total appearances in which he scored one goal. He continued his form in the derby against Copenhagen, marking the controversial former Brøndby player Kamil Wilczek. Rosted then scored again on 2 October in a 2–1 away win over Randers FC, a 14th minute header after a corner kick provided from Jesper Lindstrøm, as he was voted Man of the Match by fans afterwards. His performances strongly contributed to Brøndby having an undefeated start to the season after four games; the club's best start in the Superliga in 15 years. At the end of the season, Brøndby won their first league title in 16 years after a 2–0 victory against Nordsjælland. Rosted contributed with 25 total appearances that season, scoring three goals. Toronto FC announced the signing on 7 February, having using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) for the transfer to sign Rosted to a three-year deal with an option for 2026. He made his debut for the Reds starting in a 3–2 defeat to D.C. United away at Audi Field on 26 February 2023.

On 24 October 2025, the team declined Rosted's contract option.

Return to Sarpsborg 08 On 22 January 2026, Rosted signed a three-year contract with Eliteserien club Sarpsborg 08, returning to the club after an eight-year spell abroad.

International career In 2017, he was called up to the Norway national team for the first time in his career, as a replacement for injured Tore Reginiussen before the friendly match against Sweden on 13 June. He played his first international match on 26 March 2018 in a friendly against Albania, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 win. He had been substituted in for Håvard Nordtveit in the 63rd minute.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Norway's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rosted goal. + List of international goals scored by Sigurd Rosted