Norwegian flag Claus Lundekvam

Born22 February 1973, Austevoll
NationalityNorwegian
Weight81 kg
Height1.88 m
PositionDefender/Centre back

Claus had another fine season with Southampton in 2000-01 when he was an ever-present for the club in all competitions despite fracturing a cheekbone in October after which he was required to wear a protective mask.

Now established as a top-class defender his partnership with Dean Richards continued to flourish as one of the most formidable in the Premiership.

An unflappable central defender who loves to surge upfield with the ball, he was recalled for Norway and played in the friendly with Northern Ireland in February.

Claus' contract at Southampton was extended to June 2007 in February 2004.

Career stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1993-94 Norway A v Under-21 2
1993-94 Norway Under-21 2
1994-95 Norway UEFA Under-21 4
1
1994-95 Norway Under-21 2
1995-96 Norway International 1
3
1995-96 Norway UEFA Under-21 2
1
1995-96 Norway Under-21 3
1996-97 Southampton Coca-Cola League Cup 7
1
1996-97 Southampton FA Cup 1
1996-97 Southampton Premier League 28
1
5
1997-98 Norway International 1
1997-98 Southampton Coca-Cola League Cup 4
1
1997-98 Southampton Premier League 31
8
1998-99 Norway International
1
1998-99 Norway Israel 70th Anniversary 1
1998-99 Southampton FA Cup 2
1998-99 Southampton Premier League 30
3
3
1
1998-99 Southampton Worthington Cup 1
1
1999-00 Norway Nordic Championships 1
1999-00 Southampton FA Cup 2
1
1999-00 Southampton Premier League 25
2
3
1
1999-00 Southampton Worthington Cup 4
1
2000-01 Norway FIFA World Cup 1
2000-01 Norway International 1
2000-01 Southampton FA Cup 4
2000-01 Southampton Premier League 38
3
2000-01 Southampton Worthington Cup 2
1
2001-02 Norway International
2
2001-02 Southampton FA Cup 1
2001-02 Southampton Premier League 34
2
1
2001-02 Southampton Worthington Cup 2
2002-03 Norway European Championship 3
1
1
2002-03 Norway International 4
2002-03 Southampton FA Cup 6
2002-03 Southampton Premier League 33
2002-03 Southampton Worthington Cup 2
2003-04 Norway European Championship 3
2003-04 Norway International 4
1
2003-04 Southampton Carling Cup 2
1
2003-04 Southampton FA Cup 1
2003-04 Southampton Premier League 31
1
2
2003-04 Southampton UEFA Cup 2
2004-05 Norway FIFA World Cup 6
1
2004-05 Norway International 3
2004-05 Southampton Carling Cup 3
2004-05 Southampton FA Cup 4
2004-05 Southampton Premier League 33
1
4
2005-06 Norway FIFA World Cup 2
1
2005-06 Norway International 1
2005-06 Southampton FA Cup 3
1
2005-06 Southampton League Championship 34
1
2
1
2006-07 Southampton League Championship 33
6


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Match history

Date Match Result Competition Round
08 Mar 1994 Egypt v Norway W 0-2 A v U21
10 Mar 1994 Egypt v Norway D 1-1 A v U21
31 May 1994 Norway v Denmark W 2-0 U21
03 Jun 1994 Sweden v Norway L 2-0 U21
02 Aug 1994 Norway v Egypt W 2-0 U21
08 Sep 1994 Norway v Belarus W 4-0 UEFA U21 Group 5
11 Oct 1994 Norway v Netherlands W 1-0 UEFA U21 Group 5
13 Dec 1994 Malta v Norway W 2-3 UEFA U21 Group 5
07 Feb 1995 South Africa v Norway W 1-2 U21
28 Mar 1995 Luxembourg v Norway W 0-8 UEFA U21 Group 5
02 Aug 1995 Poland v Norway W 2-4 U21
15 Aug 1995 Norway v Czech Republic L 3-4 UEFA U21 Group 5
10 Oct 1995 Norway v England D 2-2 Under-21
01 Nov 1995 Sweden v Norway L 2-1 U21
14 Nov 1995 Netherlands v Norway L 2-1 UEFA U21 Group 5
26 Nov 1995 Jamaica v Norway D 1-1 International
29 Nov 1995 Trinidad and Tobago v Norway L 3-2 International
27 Mar 1996 Northern Ireland v Norway W 0-2 International
24 Apr 1996 Norway v Spain D 0-0 International
25 Feb 1998 France v Norway D 3-3 International
20 Jan 1999 Israel v Norway W 0-1 International
22 Jan 1999 Norway v Estonia D 3-3 ISRAEL 70TH ANNIVERSARY
31 Jan 2000 Norway v Iceland D 0-0 NORDIC CUP
28 Feb 2001 Northern Ireland v Norway W 0-4 International
24 Mar 2001 Norway v Poland L 2-3 FIFA World Cup Europe group 5
15 Aug 2001 Norway v Turkey D 1-1 International
14 May 2002 Norway v Japan W 3-0 International
21 Aug 2002 Norway v Netherlands L 0-1 International
12 Oct 2002 Romania v Norway W 0-1 European Championship Group 2
16 Oct 2002 Norway v Bosnia-Herzegovina W 2-0 European Championship Group 2
20 Nov 2002 Austria v Norway W 0-1 International
12 Feb 2003 Greece v Norway L 1-0 International
22 May 2003 Norway v Finland W 2-0 International
07 Jun 2003 Denmark v Norway L 1-0 European Championship Group 2
11 Jun 2003 Norway v Romania D 1-1 European Championship Group 2
20 Aug 2003 Norway v Scotland D 0-0 International
10 Sep 2003 Norway v Portugal L 0-1 International
11 Oct 2003 Norway v Luxembourg W 1-0 European Championship Group 2
15 Nov 2003 Spain v Norway L 2-1 European Championship Play-off 1st leg
19 Nov 2003 Norway v Spain L 0-3 European Championship Play-off 2nd leg
31 Mar 2004 Serbia and Montenegro v Norway W 0-1 International
28 Apr 2004 Norway v Russia W 3-2 International
27 May 2004 Norway v Wales D 0-0 International
18 Aug 2004 Norway v Belgium D 2-2 International
04 Sep 2004 Italy v Norway L 2-1 FIFA World Cup Europe group 5
08 Sep 2004 Norway v Belarus D 1-1 FIFA World Cup Europe group 5
09 Oct 2004 Scotland v Norway W 0-1 FIFA World Cup Europe group 5
13 Oct 2004 Norway v Slovenia W 3-0 FIFA World Cup Europe group 5
16 Nov 2004 Australia v Norway W 1-2 International
09 Feb 2005 Malta v Norway W 0-3 International
30 Mar 2005 Moldova v Norway D 0-0 FIFA World Cup Europe group 5
04 Jun 2005 Norway v Italy D 0-0 FIFA World Cup Europe group 5
17 Aug 2005 Norway v Switzerland L 0-2 International
03 Sep 2005 Slovenia v Norway W 2-3 FIFA World Cup Europe group 5
07 Sep 2005 Norway v Scotland L 1-2 FIFA World Cup Europe group 5


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
SK Brann Bergen 01 Jan 1993 03 Sep 1996
Southampton 03 Sep 1996 30 Jun 2008