Egil Østenstad
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Egil Østenstad may not have a trophy cabinet full of individual awards, but his place in football history is secure. His hat-trick against Manchester United in 1996 is one of the most iconic individual performances in Premier League history. It helped Southampton to a famous 6-3 victory, a result still celebrated by fans. His 33 goals in 92 league appearances for the club made him a reliable scorer, and his 18 international caps for Norway speak to his quality. He is remembered as a cult hero at Southampton, a player who gave everything for the shirt and delivered moments of pure magic.
Honours & Distinctions
Southampton FC cult hero
Remembered for his hat-trick against Manchester United and affectionately nicknamed 'The Norwegian Saint'.
Records & Feats
Hat-trick against Manchester United in 1996
Scored a hat-trick (including a disputed goal) in Southampton's 6-3 win over Manchester United, one of the most memorable results in Premier League history.