Torjus Hansén (born 29 October 1973) is a Norwegian former professional

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who played as a defender.

Club career

Hansén was born in

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. He formerly played for Gulset,

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, and Rosenborg. For his last club

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, has played total eleven seasons, and 267 matches and scoring 6 goals. He retired after the 2010 season. On 8 February 2011, he sign a contract until 1 August 2011. On 1 August 2011, he retired from football.

International career

He also played three matches for the

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, and three for the under-21.

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