Ola Solbakken


Ola Selvaag Solbakken is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Danish Superliga club Nordsjælland and the Norway national team.

Club career

Bodø/Glimt

Solbakken was born in Oslo and raised in Melhus Municipality in Trøndelag, where the family moved when he was three years old.
After starting his career at Ranheim, Solbakken signed a two-year contract with Bodø/Glimt on 18 December 2019, joining the club on 1 January 2020.

Roma

On 23 November 2022, Serie A club Roma announced to have signed Solbakken as a free agent, agreeing a contract until 30 June 2027. As being under contract with Bodø/Glimt until the end of the year, he joined Roma on 2 January 2023.
On 2 September 2023, Greek Super League club Olympiacos announced to have signed Solbakken on a one year loan from Roma. The Greek club had the option to sign him permanently for €4.5 million.
In January 2024, Solbakken joined J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds on loan until the end of the season.
On 14 August 2024, Roma loaned Solbakken to fellow Serie A side Empoli ahead of the 2024–25 season.

Nordsjælland

On 4 August 2025, Danish Superliga club Nordsjælland announced to have signed Solbakken on a four-year contract.

International career

Solbakken made his debut for Norway national team on 13 November 2021 in a 2022 [FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group G|World Cup qualifier] against Latvia.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
120 June 2023Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway81–03–1UEFA [Euro 2024 qualifying Group A|UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying]

Honours

Bodø/Glimt
Roma
Olympiacos
Individual