Espen Baardsen

Who is this?

Espen Baardsen (born 7 December 1977) is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Baardsen spent his entire professional career in the English Premier League. He began his career with Tottenham Hotspur, where he made his debut aged 19. He left the club for £1.25m in 2000 for Watford, where he spent two years before leaving and signing a short-term contract with Everton. After making one appearance, he voluntarily retired from football upon the expiration of his contract, aged 25. Born in the United States to Norwegian parents, he was selected for the USA under-18 national team before switching his international eligibility to Norway because of his dual nationality.

Career

1. 1977
   Born
2. 1996
   Joined Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
3. 1998
   Joined Norway men's national association football team
4. 2000
   Joined Watford F.C.
5. 2002
   Joined Everton F.C.

Trivia

• •Place of birth: San Rafael
• •Citizenship: Norway
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football