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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 34. Chapters: Alf-Inge Haaland, Anders Eriksson (footballer), Andre Danielsen, Arne Larsen Okland, Baldur Sigurosson, Bard Borgersen, Birk Engstrom, Bonaventure Maruti, Caleb Francis, Carlos Johnson (footballer), Cato Andre Hansen, Chris Rodd, Daniel Moen Hansen, Daniel Torres, Eivind Karlsbakk, Erik Mykland, Espen Haegeland, Ezekiel Bala, Gabriel Hoyland, Geir Andre Herrem, Havard Sakariassen, Henrik Breimyr, Hugo Hansen, Jaakko Nyberg, Jarle Steinsland, Jesper Mathisen, Jonas Jonsson (footballer), Jon Inge Hoiland, Kai Ove Stokkeland, Kenneth Hoie, Knut Dorum Lillebakk, Knut Sirevag, Lasse Strand, Marcus Andreasson, Marek Lemsalu, Marius Helle, Mobi Okoli, Mohammad Rashid, Mons Ivar Mjelde, Nicolai Misje, Nils Ove Hellvik, Paul Oyuga, Prince Efe Ehiorobo, Quinton Jacobs, Ragnvald Soma, Roger Eskeland, Roger Nilsen, Ronny Espedal, Sjur Jarle Hauge, Stefan Strandberg, Thomas Berntsen, Tommy Bergersen, Tommy Eide Moster, Tommy Hoiland, Tommy Knarvik, Tom Reidar Haraldsen, Tom Rusz Jacobsen, Torger Motland, Trond Bjorndal, Vegar Landro, Vidar Nisja, Ville Vaisanen. Excerpt: Erik Mykland (born 21 July 1971) - nicknamed Myggen (the mosquito), as he used to flap his arms and hands like one when celebrating his goals - is a Norwegian retired footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. A rarity in modern Norway footballers (standing at a mere 171 centimetres and a technical player), he played professionally in six different countries, mainly representing IK Start, and amassed 78 caps and two goals for the Norwegian national team, having appeared in two World Cups, in 1994 and 1998, as well as Euro 2000. Mykland was one of the most popular footballers in Norway, well-liked but never without controversy, his bohemian, unshaved look and relaxed lifestyle in contrast to those of the typical footballers. Born in Risor, Mykland started his career with modest Bryne FK, being "brought home" to IK Start in 1989, for NOK 60.000. He first appeared for the club against Moss FK in Mellos Stadion later that year, as Start finished the top division in ninth place. In 1990, Mykland was named midfielder of the year in Norway, and also made his international debut. Start finished the 1991 season third, with impressive wins over Viking FK (4-1) and Rosenborg BK (5-0). After the latter, Mykland and seven other teammates were included in the team of the week. Also this year, he was named best player of an under-21 match, as Norway trounced Italy 6-0, in Stavanger; he represented the nation in this category a total of 15 times. After being named the nation's player of the year in 1992, and being relegated with Start four years later, Mykland left for Austria's FC Linz (he had already served a small loan stint at FC Utrecht). Also during that year, movie producer Thomas Robsahm made a film, simply called "Myggen," which consisted in following Mykland for a whole season. In 1997, Mykland moved to Panathinaikos FC but, during his spell at the club, it failed to achieve any silverware. After a season with German Bundesliga outfit TSV 1860 Munchen (he also star
