Zlatko Tripić

Tripić's career is defined by two achievements that stand out in Norwegian football. He was named Eliteserien Player of the Year for 2024, recognition for a season in which he combined goals with a steady supply of assists. Two years later he set the league's all-time single-season assist record with 19 assists in 20 games, a mark that remains the benchmark. Along the way he has collected six league titles with various Norwegian clubs, and he captained Viking through a rise from the second tier to the Champions League. His 2026 Champions League campaign, including a 3-3 draw with Bayern Munich in which he provided two assists, brought him international attention.