Who is Marcus Holmgren Pedersen? Norway player who scored vs Senegal in FIFA World Cup 2026 clash
Pedersen recorded his first-ever World Cup goal.
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen netted Norway’s starting goal against Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I match.
Pedersen broke the stalemate in the 43rd minute, scoring his first senior international goal for Norway. The match took place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen’s goal placed Norway in a position to win their second World Cup 2026 match, following their victory over Iraq in the opening game.
Furthermore, they have the same number of points as France. They are now first in the group I rankings owing to goal difference; a win would ensure a spot in the round of 32.
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen profile
Club: Torino
Age: 25
Position: Fullback/wingback
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen started his professional career in Norway, playing for Tromsø and Molde FK, before heading abroad.
He rose to notoriety during his tenure in the Dutch Eredivisie. He appeared in 60 league games over three seasons and helped Feyenoord win the Eredivisie title in 2022-23. He topped the league in tackle success percentage.
He played 28 games on loan for Sassuolo in Serie A during the 2023-24 season. He then joined Torino on loan. It was made permanent in July 2025 with a deal that ran until June 2027.
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen played for Norway at several junior levels (including the U-19 European Championship) before making his senior debut in a World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands in September 2021. Since then, he has gained over 30 caps for the Norwegian senior team. He has often appeared in UEFA Nations League and Euro qualification matches.
Pedersen is regarded as one of the quickest fullbacks in his individual leagues. It allows him to track back on defence and help the offence on overlaps.
He depends on tremendous intensity and outstanding defensive tracking. It makes him extremely effective in 1v1 scenarios.
Which club does Marcus Holmgren play for?
Serie A club Torino.
Which position does he play in?
He plays as a right-back or right-winger.
How old is he?
He is 25 years old.
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