Morten Gamst Pedersen
| Born | 08 September 1981, Oslo |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Morten joined Blackburn Rovers in August 2004 with a four-year contract that was extended to June 2010 in June 2006 and to June 2014 in May 2010.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norild | 01 Jan 1997 | 01 Jan 1998 | |
| Polarstjernen | 01 Jan 1998 | 01 Jan 1999 | |
| Norild | 01 Jan 1999 | 01 Jan 2000 | |
| Tromso | 01 Jan 2000 | 27 Aug 2004 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 27 Aug 2004 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 1999 | Sweden | 1-1 | INSJO | U18 | |
| 12 Aug 1999 | Sweden | 1-1 | MORA | U18 | |
| 15 Sep 1999 | Poland | 3-2 | HAMAR | UEFA U18 | Group 11 |
| 19 Sep 1999 | Turkey | 4-1 | HAMAR | UEFA U18 | Group 11 |
| 25 Apr 2000 | Holland | 0-1 | Brann BERGEN | UEFA U18 | 2nd Round Group 6 |
| 10 May 2000 | Holland | 2-2 | De Langeleegte VEENDAM | UEFA U18 | 2nd Round Group 6 |
| 14 Aug 2001 | Germany | 3-0 | LILLESTROM | U21 | |
| 31 Aug 2001 | Poland | 0-3 | Mosir Czechowice DZIEDZICE | UEFA U21 | Group 5 |
| 16 Apr 2002 | Sweden | 1-2 | Brann BERGEN | U21 | |
| 23 May 2002 | Holland | 1-2 | HORTEN | U21 | |
| 21 Aug 2002 | Poland | 2-2 | Blekitni STARGARD SZCECINSKI | U21 | |
| 01 Apr 2003 | Luxembourg | 5-0 | Stade du Deich ETTELBRUCK | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 27 Apr 2003 | Portugal | 2-2 | GUARDA | U21 | |
| 06 Jun 2003 | Denmark | 0-2 | Farum Park FARUM | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 10 Jun 2003 | Romania | 2-1 | Marienlyst DRAMMEN | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 19 Aug 2003 | Scotland | 3-1 | SKEIN | U21 | |
| 05 Sep 2003 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 3-1 | Pirota TRAVNIK | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 10 Oct 2003 | Luxembourg | 5-0 | Brann BERGEN | UEFA U21 | Group 2 |
| 14 Nov 2003 | Serbia and Montenegro | 1-5 | Crvena Zvezda BEOGRAD | UEFA U21 | Play Off 1st Leg |
| 18 Nov 2003 | Serbia and Montenegro | 3-0 | Marienlyst DRAMMEN | UEFA Under-21 | Play Off 2nd Leg |
| 18 Feb 2004 | Northern Ireland | 4-1 | Windsor Park | International | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | Serbia and Montenegro | 1-0 | BEOGRAD | International | |
| 28 Apr 2004 | Russia | 3-2 | Ullevaal OSLO | International | |
| 27 May 2004 | Wales | 0-0 | Ullevaal OSLO | International | |
| 18 Aug 2004 | Belgium | 2-2 | Ullevaal OSLO | International | |
| 04 Sep 2004 | Italy | 1-2 | Renzo Barbera Stadium PALERMO | World Cup | Europe Group 5 |
| 08 Sep 2004 | Belarus | 1-1 | Ullevaal OSLO | World Cup | Europe Group 5 |
| 09 Oct 2004 | Scotland | 1-0 | Hampden Park | World Cup | Europe Group 5 |
| 13 Oct 2004 | Slovenia | 3-0 | Ullevaal OSLO | World Cup | Europe Group 5 |
| 16 Nov 2004 | Australia | 2-1 | Craven Cottage | International | |
| 09 Feb 2005 | Malta | 3-0 | Ta'Qali | International | |
| 30 Mar 2005 | Moldova | 0-0 | Republican CHISINAU | World Cup | Europe Group 5 |
| 24 May 2005 | Costa Rica | 1-0 | OSLO | International | |
| 04 Jun 2005 | Italy | 0-0 | Ullevaal OSLO | World Cup | Europe |
| 08 Jun 2005 | Sweden | 3-2 | STOCKHOLM | International | |
| 17 Aug 2005 | Switzerland | 0-2 | Ullevaal Stadion | International | |
| 03 Sep 2005 | Slovenia | 3-2 | Petrol Arena | World Cup | Europe |
| 08 Oct 2005 | Moldova | 1-0 | Ullevaal Stadion | World Cup | Europe |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Belarus | 1-0 | Dinamo, Minsk | World Cup | Europe |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Czech Republic | 0-1 | Ullevaal Stadion | World Cup | Play Off |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Czech Republic | 0-1 | Letna Stadium | World Cup | Play Off |
| 24 May 2006 | Paraguay | 2-2 | Ullevaal Stadion | International | |
| 01 Jun 2006 | Korea Republic | 0-0 | Ullevaal Stadion | International | |
| 16 Aug 2006 | Brazil | 1-1 | Ullevaal Stadion | International | |
| 02 Sep 2006 | Hungary | 4-1 | Ferenc Puskas | UEFA 2008 Qualifying | Group C |
| 06 Sep 2006 | Moldova | 2-0 | Ullevaal Stadion | UEFA 2008 Qualifying | Group C |
| 07 Oct 2006 | Greece | 0-1 | Karaiskakis Stadium | European Championship | Group C |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Croatia | 1-2 | Stadion Kantrida | International | |
| 24 Mar 2007 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 1-2 | Ullevaal Stadion | European Championship | Group C |
| 02 Jun 2007 | Malta | 4-0 | Ullevaal Stadion | European Championship | Group C |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Hungary | 4-0 | Ullevaal Stadion | European Championship | Group C |
| 22 Aug 2007 | Argentina | 2-1 | Ullevaal Stadion | International | |
| 08 Sep 2007 | Moldova | 1-0 | Zimbru | European Championship | Group C |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Greece | 2-2 | Ullevaal Stadion | European Championship | Group C |
| 17 Oct 2007 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 2-0 | Kosevo | European Championship | Group C |
| 17 Nov 2007 | Turkey | 1-2 | Ullevaal Stadion | European Championship | Group C |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Malta | 4-1 | Ta'Qali | European Championship | Group C |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Wales | 0-3 | Racecourse Ground | International | |
| 20 Aug 2008 | Republic of Ireland | 1-1 | Ullevaal Stadion | International | |
| 06 Sep 2008 | Iceland | 2-2 | Ullevaal Stadion | World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 11 Oct 2008 | Scotland | 0-0 | Hampden Park | World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Holland | 0-1 | Ullevaal Stadion | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Ukraine | 0-1 | KYIV | International | |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Germany | 1-0 | Esprit Arena | International | |
| 06 Jun 2009 | Macedonia | 0-0 | Skopje | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Holland | 0-2 | De Kuip | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 12 Aug 2009 | Scotland | 4-0 | Ullevaal Stadion | World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 05 Sep 2009 | Iceland | 1-1 | Laugardalsvollur | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 09 Sep 2009 | Macedonia | 2-1 | Ullevaal OSLO | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 10 Oct 2009 | South Africa | 1-0 | Ullevaal Stadion | International | |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Switzerland | 1-0 | Stade de Geneve | International | |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Slovakia | 1-0 | Pod Dubnom | International | |
| 29 May 2010 | Montenegro | 2-1 | Ullevaal OSLO | International | |
| 02 Jun 2010 | Ukraine | 0-1 | Ullevaal Stadion | International | |
| 11 Aug 2010 | France | 2-1 | Ullevaal Stadion | International | |
| 03 Sep 2010 | Iceland | 2-1 | Laugardalsvollur REYKJAVIK | European Championship | |
| 07 Sep 2010 | Portugal | 1-0 | Ullevaal Stadion | European Championship | |
| 08 Oct 2010 | Cyprus | 2-1 | LARNACA | European Championship | |
| 12 Oct 2010 | Croatia | 1-2 | ZAGREB | International | |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Republic of Ireland | 2-1 | Aviva Stadium | International | |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Poland | 0-1 | Estadio Algarve | International | |
| 26 Mar 2011 | Denmark | 1-1 | Ullevaal Stadion | European Championship | |
| 04 Jun 2011 | Portugal | 0-1 | LISBOA | European Championship | |
| 07 Jun 2011 | Lithuania | 1-0 | Ullevaal Stadion | International |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 - 2000 | Norway | UEFA Under-18 | 3 | 1 |
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| 1999 - 2000 | Norway | Under-18 | 2 | 2 |
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| 2001 - 2002 | Norway | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2001 - 2002 | Norway | Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Norway | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Norway | Under-21 | 2 |
1
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| 2003 - 2004 | Norway | International | 3 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Norway | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Norway | Under-21 | 1 | 2 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Blackburn Rovers | Carling Cup | 1 |
1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 7 | 3 |
1
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| 2004 - 2005 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 19 | 4 |
1
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| 2004 - 2005 | Norway | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 2 |
1 |
1
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| 2004 - 2005 | Norway | International | 5 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Blackburn Rovers | Carling Cup | 5 | 1 |
1 |
1
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| 2005 - 2006 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 34 | 9 |
3
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| 2005 - 2006 | Norway | FIFA World Cup | 5 | 1 |
1
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| 2005 - 2006 | Norway | International | 3 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Blackburn Rovers | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 5 | 2 |
3
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| 2006 - 2007 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 36 | 6 |
5
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| 2006 - 2007 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Cup | 6 | 1 |
1
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| 2006 - 2007 | Norway | European Championship | 6 | 1 |
2
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| 2006 - 2007 | Norway | International | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Blackburn Rovers | Carling Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Blackburn Rovers | Intertoto Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 32 | 5 |
4 |
5
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| 2007 - 2008 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Norway | European Championship | 5 | 1 |
1
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| 2007 - 2008 | Norway | International | 2 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Blackburn Rovers | Carling Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 32 | 1 |
1 |
2
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1
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| 2008 - 2009 | Norway | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 2 |
1
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| 2008 - 2009 | Norway | International | 2 | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Blackburn Rovers | Carling Cup | 5 | 2 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 27 | 6 |
3 |
5
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| 2009 - 2010 | Norway | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Norway | International | 5 | ||||
| 2010 - 2011 | Blackburn Rovers | Carling Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010 - 2011 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010 - 2011 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 27 | 8 |
4 |
1
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| 2010 - 2011 | Norway | European Championship | 5 | ||||
| 2010 - 2011 | Norway | International | 5 | 2 |
1
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| 2011 - 2012 | Blackburn Rovers | Carling Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 20 | 3 |
3
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.