VEGGARD HEGGEM

1998 / 99

POSITION : DEFENDER RIGHT

DATE OF BIRTH : 13.7.75 ( NORWAY )

PREVIOUS CLUBS : ROSENBORG

HEIGHT : 5' 10"

APPEARANCES : 11

GOALS : 1

INFO :

In signing for Liverpool Heggem turned his back on a possible fourth successive season in the Champions' League, saying:

''It was not that tough a decision to make.'' !

Heggem joined the Liverpool-Norwegian contingent of Bjornebye, Kvarme and Leonhardsen, though unusually admitted to not having following English football as a child.

He does have international experience beyond the European club competitions, having played for the Norwegian U-21 side, prior to the full national team.

He made his international debut against France and capped a fine performance by scoring. Only a groin injury prevented him from playing in the 1998 World Cup.

Heggem said:

''It was very unlucky. I was hoping to play in the game against Scotland. But the fact I've now come to Liverpool has helped with the disappointment of it. I'm very proud to be here, because it's one of the most famous clubs in the world.''

Roy Evans said of the right sided defender:

''He is good at delivering quality balls into the box, and that is something we are looking for.''

 

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