About Thomas Berling
Born 1979. Thomas Berling is a Norwegian association football player.
Thomas Berling (born 21 January 1979) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a defender. His retirement from football sparked media attention.
He hails from Drevja. He played for Nardo FK, and joined Lyn ahead of the 1999 season. He played three games in the second highest Norwegian league,
In 2000, he disappeared from professional football. It later surfaced that he had come out as gay, and that he quit football as a result of what he described as widespread homophobia in the football community.
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Who is Thomas Berling?
Norwegian footballer
When was Thomas Berling born?
Thomas Berling was born on 21 January 1979.
What is Thomas Berling's occupation?
Thomas Berling is an association football player.
What nationality is Thomas Berling?
Thomas Berling is Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Berling. https://biography.guide/thomas-berling/
MLA: "Thomas Berling." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-berling/.
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