Frida Maanum: The forward who “dared to take the chance”

Frida Maanum, Norway’s top scorer during qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, has her sights set on the country’s 13th appearance at the tournament in July. To reflect on our attacking midfielder’s time playing football in Norway, we spoke to Richard Jansen, former sporting director and kit man at Stabaek, where Frida spent one season in 2017.

“She had played for a local club called Lyn, one that now also plays in the topflight in Norway,” Richard recalled. “They had three very talented players, and we signed all three of them in January 2017. Frida was of course the best one.

"The funny thing was that her mother was a bit reluctant. She thought that maybe she wouldn't get enough…