Fredrik André Bjørkan (born 21 August 1998) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Eliteserien club Bodø/Glimt and the Norway national team.
Club career
Bodø/Glimt
Bjørkan was born in Bodø, Nordland. He started playing for hometown club Bodø/Glimt as a youth and made his first professional appearance at age 17, on 13 April 2016, in the Norwegian Football Cup, against IF Fløya, which Bodø/Glimt won 6–0. He made his league debut for Bodø/Glimt on 17 April 2016 against Molde where Bodø/Glimt lost 2–1.
Hertha BSC On 1 December 2021, Bjørkan signed for Hertha BSC on a contract until 2025, joining at the beginning of the January transfer window. Bjørkan moved back to Bodø/Glimt in January 2023.
Feyenoord (loan) On 29 August 2022, Feyenoord announced that it had signed Bjørkan on loan with an option to buy. The loan agreement was disbanded in January 2023.
International career In May 2021, Bjørkan was called up to the Norwegian national team for the first time. He made his debut during that international window on June 6, 2021, in a friendly match against Greece. He came on as a substitute for Birger Meling in a game Norway lost 2–1.
On 21 May 2026, he was included by Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken in a 26-man squad selected to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
On 10 September 2026, head coach Ståle Solbakken confirmed that Bjørkan would take a break from international football.
Personal life Fredrik André is the son of former player Aasmund Bjørkan.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBodø/Glimt2016Eliteserien9030—1202017Norwegian First Division12200—1222018Eliteserien13010—130201929310—3032020301003033120212820080362Total1218501101378Hertha BSC2021–22Bundesliga9000—90Feyenoord (loan)2022–23Eredivisie10000010Bodø/Glimt2023Eliteserien2516014045120242441022137420252932060373202619240111343Total971013053216312Career total2281818064231020
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsNorway202120202260202341202420202530202650Total221
Scores and results list Norway's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bjørkan goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Fredrik André BjørkanNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 7 September 2023 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway 4–0 6–0 Friendly
Honours Bodø/Glimt Eliteserien: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 Norwegian Football Cup: 2025–26
individual UEFA Europa League Team of the Season: 2024–25
References