Frank Mathiesen (born 13 February 1969) is a retired

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. A club legend in Aalesund, he joined them from Ørskog ahead of the 1988 season. The club was a mainstay on the second tier, but Mathiesen got the chance at

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from 1992 through 1994, the last season on the first tier. He rejoined Aalesund and finally got to represent the club in

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, retiring post-season. He became AaFK's goalkeeper coach.

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1969 births Living people People from Ørskog Norwegian footballers Aalesunds FK players Vålerenga Fotball players Norwegian First Division players Eliteserien players Men's association football goalkeepers Aalesunds FK non-playing staff Footballers from Møre og Romsdal {{Norway-footy-goalkeeper-stub