Schjelderup makes history by being called up to the Norway national team.

Andreas Schjelderup, the young winger from Benfica, has been called up to the Norway national team, a moment that promises to stir discussions among fans and football analysts. The 21-year-old player is part of a list of 24 athletes selected by coach Stale Solbakken for the preparation matches Norway will play against the powerful Netherlands national team on the 27th and Switzerland on the 31st. This call-up is not just a mere formality but rather a recognition of the excellent form Schjelderup is experiencing at the Luz club.

Among the selected players are also defenders Bjortuft and Bjorkan, as well as midfielders Patrick Berg and Hauge, all from Bodo/Glimt, who recently faced Sporting in Alvalade, where they were defeated by a resounding 5-0. However, the notable absence from the list is Martin Ødegaard, the star player of Arsenal, who will not be able to contribute due to an injury that keeps him off the pitch. This gap may be felt, given the importance of the Norwegian captain in the team’s play.

Schjelderup’s journey at Benfica has been remarkable. Since his arrival, he has shown exponential growth, starting in all of the last 10 matches, where he scored 5 goals and provided 1 assist. This performance was enough for him to be named Benfica’s breakthrough player, an award that crowns his meteoric rise. In the last six games, the forward has accumulated 2.28 expected goals, although he faced a slight setback by failing to convert.

The highlight of his season came when he scored two goals in the victory over Real Madrid, a feat that will be remembered by fans. Norway, for its part, has already qualified directly for this year’s World Cup, where it will compete in Group I against Senegal and France, while awaiting the determination of its inaugural opponent, which could be Iraq, Bolivia, or Suriname, in an intercontinental playoff.

With this call-up, expectations are high around the young talent, who continues to show that he is a key player not only for Benfica but also for the Norwegian national team. The future looks promising for Schjelderup, who is preparing to take another step in his international career, while fans eagerly await more displays of brilliance and talent.