Inge Magnar Valen (born 9 January 1951) is a former

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footballer from

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. Valen was taken up in the

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squad at the start of the so-called golden 70s when the Viking won the league title, and cup-gold in 1979. He played for Viking from 1972 to 1980, then played a few games in 1982 and 1985. He also played two matches for the

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. Valen was named midfielder of the year in 1974 by the Norwegian newspaper ''

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''. He played actively for Viking until 1979. Today he works for the youth-team of Viking FK. He has also held several positions in the club, including chairman. In 1974, on the day Viking won the league gold, his son, the comedian and imitator

Kristian Valen Kristian Valen (born 13 October 1974) is a comedian, actor, singer and songwriter originally from Stavanger, Norway. Known for comedic impressions, Valen has also pursued a serious music career; his pop music album ''Listen When Alone'' was rele ...

, was born.

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1951 births Living people Footballers from Stavanger Norwegian men's footballers Norway men's international footballers Viking FK players Norwegian football managers Men's association football midfielders {{Norway-footy-midfielder-stub