Carrying the Norwegian Legacy Forward – Changing Ticketing in English Football

When Åge Hareide joined Manchester City and Einar Jan Aas signed for Nottingham Forest in the early 1980s, they opened the door for Norwegian footballers in England. Since then, nearly 200 Norwegians have graced the English leagues, leaving their mark on the pitch and in the hearts of fans.

From Erik Thorstvedt at Spurs to Claus Lundekvam’s legendary years at Southampton, from Morten Gamst Pedersen’s long-range screamers at Blackburn to Brede Hangeland’s leadership at Fulham, and John Arne Riise’s thunderous left foot at Liverpool - Norwegian players have built a reputation for hard work, resilience, and trustworthiness.

And then, of course, there are the champions. Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Henning Berg, and Ronny Johnsen all lifted the Premier League trophy with Manchester United - Berg also with Blackburn Rovers. Solskjær’s iconic 1999 Champions League winner, Berg’s reliability, and Johnsen’s versatility secured their place in football history - both in Norway and England.

Norwegian Talent Is Shaping English Football Today

Today, the Norwegian influence is stronger than ever.

→ Martin Ødegaard is leading Arsenal back to glory.
→ Erling Haaland is rewriting goal-scoring records at Manchester City.
→ Maren Mjelde and Guro Reiten have been key to Chelsea’s dominance in women’s football, and Frida Maanum is bossing the midfield at Arsenal.

Reliability, dedication, and trustworthiness - combined with a drive for constant improvement—are hallmarks of Norwegian footballers.

That same mentality - reliability, trust, and innovation - is deeply rooted in Norwegian technology, and TicketCo is proud to carry those values forward as we work with English football clubs to deliver faster, smoother, and future-proof ticketing solutions.

Built on Trust, Driven by Performance

As a Norwegian technology company, we are proud to be part of the Made in Norway mark, a symbol of quality, innovation, and trust. This mark reflects our Scandinavian commitment to building robust, future-proof technology that delivers under pressure - just like our footballers have done for decades.

Our mission is also recognised beyond Norway—we are endorsed by the British Department for Business and Trade, a testament to our growing role within UK football and our ambition to support clubs across the English Football League and beyond.

We offer more than just a ticketing platform. We give clubs control over their data, reduce operational friction, and help fans enjoy a seamless journey- from ticket purchase to stadium entry. Just like the players before us, we are here to perform.

Built for Sports – Made for Fans – Powered by Data. We are here to stay. We are here to grow. And we are here to deliver.