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766

Legacy
Number

0

Youth
Promotion #

0

Youth
Debut #

23

Villa Appearances

3

Villa
Goals

2

Villa
Assists

4.60

Game
Per

Öyvind Leonhardsen

Aston Villa player image

Midfielder

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Öyvind Leonhardsen

Role

M Öyvind Leonhardsen | 🇳🇴 | #766 |

Position

Born

Midfielder

17 August 1970

Birthplace

Country

Citizenship

Height

Foot

Kristiansund 🇳🇴

Norway 🇳🇴

Norway 🇳🇴

(5 ft 9 in) 1.77 m

Right

Transfer Notes

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Transfer In

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Transfer In:

2002-03

Tottenham Hotspur 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Free

1 July 2002

31

Graham Taylor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Transfer Out

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Transfer Out:

2002-03

FK Lyn 🇳🇴

Free

30 June 2003

32

Graham Taylor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Previous Clubs

Öyvind Leonhardsen

Previous Clubs:

1987-89 Clausenengen FK Youth 🇳🇴

1989-92 Molde FK 🇳🇴
1. divisjon, Tippeligaen, 🕒 64 | 64 (0) | ⚽ 9 |

1992-95 Rosenborg B 🇳🇴, Free
Tippeligaen, 🕒 63 | 63 (0) | ⚽ 20 |

1995-97 Wimbledon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 £0.88m
Premier League, 🕒 102 | 97 (5) | ⚽ 16 |

1997-99 Liverpool 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 £4.73m
Premier League, 🕒 49 | 42 (7) | ⚽ 7 |

1999-02 Tottenham Hotspur 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 £4.05m
Premier League, 🕒 72 | 59 (13) | ⚽ 11 |

Played Under

Öyvind Leonhardsen

Graham Taylor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 2002-03 🕒 23 | 16 (7) | ⚽ 3 | 🔥 2 | 🟩 9 | 🟨 7 | 🟥 7 |

Loans Out

Öyvind Leonhardsen

Loans Out:

None

Subsequent Clubs

Öyvind Leonhardsen

Subsequent Clubs:

2003-06 FK Lyn 🇳🇴 Free
Eliteserien, 🕒 39 | 34 (5) | ⚽ 2 |

2006-08 Strømsgodset IF 🇳🇴 Free
OBOS-ligaen, 🕒 41 | 38 (3) | ⚽ 7 |

2008 Retired aged 37

Career Progression

Öyvind Leonhardsen

2002-03 Aston Villa First Team

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Youth Career

Öyvind Leonhardsen

0

Youth Appearances

0

Youth
Goals

Did Not Graduate from Youth Team

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Please note: Youth statistics before the 2019-20 season require completion.

Reserve Career

Öyvind Leonhardsen

3

Reserve Appearances

1

Reserve
Goals

2002-03 PRL 🕒 3 | ✅ 3 | 🔁 0 | ⚽ 1 | 🇺 0 |

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Please note: Reserve statistics before the 1995-96 season require completion.

First Team Career

Öyvind Leonhardsen

23

Villa Appearances

3

Villa
Goals

2

Villa
Assists

M Öyvind Leonhardsen | 🇳🇴 |
Aston Villa 2002-03 | Free |
🕒 23 | 16 (7) | ⚽ 3 | 🔥 2 | 🇺 1 | #766 |
🟩 9 | 🟨 7 | 🟥 7 |
Cards 🟨 2 | 🟥 0 |

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Honours

Öyvind Leonhardsen

First Team Debut

Öyvind Leonhardsen

Debut Squad:

2002-03

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🟩 22 Sep 2002, Villa 3-2 Everton, Villa Park

Graham Taylor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Debut:

2002-03

🟩 22 Sep 2002, Villa 3-2 Everton, Villa Park

Graham Taylor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

32

Final First Team Appearance

Öyvind Leonhardsen

Final Appearance:

2002-03

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🟩 3 May 2003, Villa 1-0 Sunderland, Villa Park

Graham Taylor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

32

Final Squad:

2002-03

🟩 3 May 2003, Villa 1-0 Sunderland, Villa Park

Graham Taylor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Villa Career

Öyvind Leonhardsen

Career Games

🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
🔁 Substitute:
🇺 Unused:
23
16
7
1

Career Goals

⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:
3
2
7.67
4.60

Career Results

🟩 Won:
🇺 Unbeaten:
🟥 Lost:
Points / Game:
39%
70%
30%
1.48

Career Cards

🟨 Bookings:
🟥 Sendings Off:
Games / Card:
2
0

3

Villa
Goals

Öyvind Leonhardsen

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🟩 9 Nov 2002, Villa 3-1 Fulham, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Juan Pablo Ángel | 20’ | Marcus Allbäck | 66’ | Öyvind Leonhardsen | 83’ |

Premier League

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🟩 23 Nov 2002, Villa 4-1 West Ham, Villa Park

Scorer(s) | Lee Hendrie | 29’ | Öyvind Leonhardsen | 59’ | Dion Dublin | 71’ | Darius Vassell | 80’ |

Premier League

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🟨 12 Apr 2003, Villa 2-2 West Ham, Upton Park

Scorer(s) | Darius Vassell | 36’ (pen) | Öyvind Leonhardsen | 53’ |

Premier League

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2

Villa
Assists

Öyvind Leonhardsen

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🟩 9 Nov 2002, Villa 3-1 Fulham, Villa Park

Assist(s) | Ian Taylor | 20’ | Öyvind Leonhardsen | 66’ | Marcus Allbäck | 83’ |

Premier League

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🟩 23 Nov 2002, Villa 4-1 West Ham, Villa Park

Assist(s) | Dion Dublin | 29’ | Darius Vassell | 59’ | Lee Hendrie | 71’ | Öyvind Leonhardsen | 80’ |

Premier League

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Competition Record

Öyvind Leonhardsen

League

Premier League.jpg
🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
19
13
🔁 Substitute:
6
⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
3
2
6.33
3.80

FA Cup

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Games:
Starter:
0
0
Substitute:
0
Goals:
Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

League Cup

EFL Cup.jpg
Games:
Starter:
4
3
Substitute:
1
Goals:
Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

Europe

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Games:
Starter:
0
0
Substitute:
0
Goals:
Assists:
Games per Goal:
Games per Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00

Season Record

Öyvind Leonhardsen

2002-03

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Games

🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
🔁 Substitute:
🇺 Unused:
23
16
7
1

Goals

⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:
3
2
7.67
4.60

Results

🟩 Won:
🇺 Unbeaten:
🟥 Lost:
Points / Game:
39%
70%
30%
1.48

Cards

🟨 Bookings:
🟥 Sendings Off:
Games / Card:
2
0
11.50

League Record

Premier League

Premier League.jpg
🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
🔁 Sub::
⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:
19
13
6
3
2
6.33
3.80

Championship

EFL.jpg
🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
🔁 Sub::
⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games / Goal:
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
Games / Involvement:
0.00

Öyvind Leonhardsen

First Division

FL.jpg
🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
🔁 Sub:
⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games / Goal:
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
Games / Involvement:
0.00

Second Division

FL.jpg
🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
🔁 Sub::
⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games / Goal:
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
Games / Involvement:
0.00

Third Division

FL.jpg
🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
🔁 Sub::
⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games / Goal:
0
0
0
0
0
0.00
Games / Involvement:
0.00

League Seasons

Öyvind Leonhardsen

2002-03

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Premier League

Games

🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
🔁 Substitute:
🇺 Unused:
19
13
6
1

Goals

⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:
3
2
6.33
3.80

League Appearances

2002-03
🟩 22 Sep 2002, Villa 3-2 Everton, Villa Park
Premier League
10th (+5)
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2002-03
🟥 28 Sep 2002, Villa 0-1 Sunderland, Stadium of Light
Premier League
12th (-2)
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2002-03
🟨 6 Oct 2002, Villa 0-0 Leeds, Villa Park
Premier League
14th (-2)
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2002-03
🟨 26 Oct 2002, Villa 1-1 United, Old Trafford
Premier League
14th (+1)
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2002-03
🟨 3 Nov 2002, Villa 0-0 Blackburn, Ewood
Premier League
15th (-1)
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2002-03
🟩 9 Nov 2002, Villa 3-1 Fulham, Villa Park
Premier League
14th (+1)
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2002-03
🟨 16 Nov 2002, Villa 0-0 Albion, Hawthorns
Premier League
14th (-)
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2002-03
🟩 23 Nov 2002, Villa 4-1 West Ham, Villa Park
Premier League
11th (+3)
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2002-03
🟥 30 Nov 2002, Villa 1-3 Arsenal, Highbury
Premier League
15th (-4)
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2002-03
🟥 7 Dec 2002, Villa 0-1 Newcastle, Villa Park
Premier League
15th (-)
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2002-03
🟩 14 Dec 2002, Villa 2-1 Albion, Villa Park
Premier League
15th (-)
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2002-03
🟥 21 Dec 2002, Villa 0-2 Chelsea, Stamford Bridge
Premier League
15th (-)
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2002-03
🟥 26 Dec 2002, Villa 1-3 Manchester City, Maine Road
Premier League
16th (-1)
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2002-03
🟨 5 Apr 2003, Villa 1-1 Arsenal, Villa Park
Premier League
15th (-1)
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2002-03
🟨 12 Apr 2003, Villa 2-2 West Ham, Upton Park
Premier League
14th (+1)
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2002-03
🟩 19 Apr 2003, Villa 2-1 Chelsea, Villa Park
Premier League
13th (+1)
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2002-03
🟨 21 Apr 2003, Villa 1-1 Newcastle, St James'
Premier League
14th (-1)
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2002-03
🟥 26 Apr 2003, Villa 1-2 Everton, Goodison
Premier League
14th (-)
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2002-03
🟩 3 May 2003, Villa 1-0 Sunderland, Villa Park
Premier League
14th (-)
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FA Cup Seasons

Öyvind Leonhardsen

2002-03

FA Cup.jpg
FA Cup

Games

🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
🔁 Substitute:
0
0
0

Goals

⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00
FA Cup.jpg

FA Cup Appearances

League Cup Seasons

Öyvind Leonhardsen

2002-03

League Cup
EFL Cup.jpg

Games

🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
🔁 Substitute:
4
3
1

Goals

⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00
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League Cup Appearances

2002-03
🟩 2 Oct 2002, Villa 3-0 Luton, Villa Park
League Cup
2nd Round
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2002-03
🟩 6 Nov 2002, Villa 3-0 Oxford, Kassam Stadium
League Cup
3rd Round
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2002-03
🟩 4 Dec 2002, Villa 5-0 Preston, Villa Park
League Cup
4th Round
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2002-03
🟥 18 Dec 2002, Villa 3-4 Liverpool, Villa Park
League Cup
Quarter Final
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European Seasons

Öyvind Leonhardsen

2002-03

EFL Cup.jpg
Intertoto Cup

Games

🕒 Games:
✅ Starter:
🔁 Substitute:
0
0
0

Goals

⚽ Goals:
🔥 Assists:
Games / Goal:
Games / Involvement:
0
0
0.00
0.00
UEFA.png

European Appearances

1

Unused
Sub

Unused Substitute Appearances

Öyvind Leonhardsen

2002-03
🟥 21 Oct 2002, Villa 0-1 Southampton, Villa Park
Premier League
15th (-1)
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0

Red
Cards

Sendings Off

Öyvind Leonhardsen

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International Career

Öyvind Leonhardsen

Villa International #127

Full International Record

🇳🇴 🕒 86 | 78 (8) | ⚽ 19 | 🔥 - |

Villa International Record

🇳🇴 🕒 8 | ✅ 6 🔁 (2) | ⚽ 1 | 🔥 - |

Career Notes

Öyvind Leonhardsen

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Biography

Öyvind Leonhardsen

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The Trophy Cabinet

Domestic:

🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 
League Champions: 1893-94, 1895-96, 1896-97, 1898-99, 1899-00, 1909-10, 1980-81

🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 
FA Cup Winners: 1886-87, 1894-95, 1896-97, 1904-05, 1912-13, 1919-20, 1956-57

🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆
League Cup Winners: 1960-61, 1974-75, 1976-77, 1993-94, 1995-96


Europe:
🏆
European Cup Winners: 1981-82
🏆
European Super Cup Winners: 1982-83


Other Domestic:

🏆 🏆
Second Division Champions: 1937-38, 1959-60

🏆
Third Division Champions: 1971-72


Other Europe:

🏆
Intertoto Cup Winners: 2001-02

🏆
Peace Cup Winners: 2009

Reserve League
:
🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆
Premier Reserve League Champions: 2003-04, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2011-12

🏆 🏆 🏆
Central League Champions: 1929-30, 1963-64, 1992-93

Reserve Cup
🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆
Birmingham Senior Cup Winners: 1879-80, 1881-82, 1882-83, 1883-84, 1884-85, 1887-88, 1888-90, 1889-90, 1890-91, 1895-96, 1898-99, 1902-03, 1903-04, 1905-06, 1907-08, 1908-09, 1909-10, 1911-12, 1984-85, 2023-24 

🏆
NextGen Series Winners: 2012-13

🏆
Premier League Cup Winners: 2017-18

Youth League:
🏆
u18s Premier League Champions: 2024-25
🏆
u18s Premier League National Champions: 2024-25
🏆
u18 Premier League Tier Two Champions 2016-17
🏆 🏆 🏆
u18 Premier Academy League Academy Group B Champions: 2005-06, 2007-08, 2010-11
🏆
u18 Premier Academy League National Champions 2007-08
🏆 🏆 
u17 FA Premier Academy League Champions: 1999-00, 2003-04
🏆 🏆
Midland Youth League Champions: 1994-95, 1995-96

Youth Cup:
🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆
FA Youth Cup Winners: 1971-72, 1979-80, 2001-02, 2020-21, 2024-25
🏆
Midland Youth League Cup Winners: 1994-95
🏆 🏆
Midland Youth Cup Winners: 1995-96, 1997-98

🏆
Southern Junior Floodlit Cup: 1993-94

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