Kevin Martin Krygård (born 17 May 2000) is a Norwegian professional

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who plays for

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, as a

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Career

He played youth football in

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, before joining

in 2015. He made his senior debut in 2019. He first became a household name in Norwegian football after two goals, one at home and one away, in the 2019–20 Europa League qualifying round. Still a part-time footballer at the time, Krygård was originally scheduled to work as a cashier at the

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gas station and kiosk in

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2000 births Living people Norwegian footballers Norway youth international footballers FK Haugesund players Eliteserien players Association football midfielders {{Norway-footy-midfielder-stub