Magne Simonsen (born 13 July 1988) is a Norwegian football defender who currently plays for

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club

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Career

He hails from Slemmestad, but joined

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at a young age. He made his debut in the 2006 Royal League, then played a Norwegian football cup game before making his

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debut on 6 August 2006 against

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. He even scored a goal. Ahead of the 2007 season he was loaned to Asker. He returned before the end of the season, and played 7 league games. He made his breakthrough in the 2008 season. He joined

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ahead of the 2010 season. Ahead of the 2018 season he was named as Byåsen's new playing assistant coach.

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1988 births Living people People from Røyken Footballers from Buskerud Norwegian men's footballers Lyn Fotball players Asker Fotball players Molde FK players Fredrikstad FK players Eliteserien players Norwegian First Division players Men's association football fullbacks {{Norway-footy-defender-stub