Andreas Schjelderup was born on 1 June 2004 in Bergen, Norway, making him one of the youngest players in the Norway squad. An attacker of considerable promise, he came through the youth system at Brann — one of Bergen's most storied clubs — before moving abroad to pursue his development at a higher level.
Schjelderup joined Benfica in Portugal, one of Europe's most established clubs for nurturing young talent, where he has been working his way through the pathway toward first-team involvement. His move to the Portuguese capital underscored the belief that he has the qualities — pace, movement and finishing ability — to develop into an elite attacker.
For the Norwegian national team he has been included in squads at youth level and broken into the senior setup, demonstrating the precocious talent that has drawn comparisons with other gifted young Norwegian forwards. His inclusion in the 2026 World Cup squad, if it materialises, would make him one of the youngest players at the tournament.
At only 22 years old at the time of the 2026 World Cup, Schjelderup represents the future of Norwegian attacking football — a player whose best years almost certainly lie ahead of him. His blend of youthful fearlessness and technical quality gives Norway an exciting option from the forward line.