Rune Lange


Rune Lange is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Career

Lange hails from the city of Tromsø and joined the club Fløya at the age of five. As a 17-year-old, he became top scorer in the 3. divisjon with 33 goals in 22 matches, and then moved on to play for Tromsdalen in the 1. divisjon. Lange stayed with the club for three seasons, during which he experienced a relegation and a season in the 2. divisjon.
During the summer of 1997, Lange signed for Tromsø, which played in the Tippeligaen. He scored seven goals in 11 matches for Tromsø during his first season, and nearly experienced another relegation, but Tromsø survived after having to play qualification matches. Lange also debuted for the Norway under-20 football team. In 1998, Lange scored 20 goals in 26 matches, and was almost sold to Coventry City. Lange stayed at Tromsø, however, as he could not come to an agreement with Coventry on the contract details. In 1999, Lange become top scorer of the Norwegian top division, scoring 23 goals. Lange also made his debut for the Norway U21s that season.
In 2000, Lange started as a player for Tromsø, but was sold to the Turkish side Trabzonspor in July. Lange only played 14 matches and scored seven goals in Turkey.
In April 2001 he moved to Belgian side Club Brugge, the team where he played until 2006.
In 2004, Lange debuted for the Norway national team, playing against Wales.
In February 2009, Lange signed for Hartlepool United on loan until the end of the 2008-09 season. In his third game for Hartlepool, his shoulder was dislocated. On 13 March 2009, Lange had surgery on his injured shoulder and was scheduled not to return to training for at least six weeks.
In September 2009 he signed for Kvik Halden until the remainder of the season, making four appearances.
As of March 2011 he was working as a scout for his former employer, Club Brugge.

Honours

Club Brugge