Håvard Tvedten

Håvard Tvedten (born 29 June 1978) is a Norwegian former handball player. Known for his technical skills and goal-scoring abilities, Tvedten played for clubs in Norway, Denmark and Spain during his career, and was voted best left wing at the 2011 World Championship.^[2][3] He retired from handball in 2016 and has later worked as a pundit.^[4][5]

Born (1978-06-29) 29 June 1978 (age 48)
Stord Municipality, Norway

Nationality Norwegian

Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Playing position Left wing

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Håvard Tvedten
Personal information
Born	(1978-06-29) 29 June 1978 (age 48) Stord Municipality, Norway
Nationality	Norwegian
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position	Left wing
Senior clubs
Years	Team
0000–2002	Stord IL
2002–2006	AaB Håndbold
2006–2008	CB Ciudad de Logroño
2008–2011	BM Valladolid
2011	Al-Sadd (loan)
2011–2016	Aalborg Håndbold
National team
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2000–2014	Norway	208[1]	(809)

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Tvedten made his debut for the Norwegian national team in 2000 and would later often captain the national team.^[6] He made his senior international championship debut at the 2001 World Championship and represented Norway at every international championship from 2005 to 2012.^[7][8] Tvedten retired from the national team in 2014, having made 208 appearances and scored 809 goals over a fourteen-year period.^[9]

His shirt number 10 has been retired at Aalborg Håndbold.^[10]