History of Alexander Sørloth in Timeline

Alexander Sørloth is a Norwegian professional footballer. A striker, he currently plays for Atlético Madrid in La Liga and represents the Norway national team. Sørloth is known for his height and aerial ability, making him a strong presence in attack. He has previously played for clubs such as Rosenborg, FC Groningen, Crystal Palace, Trabzonspor, RB Leipzig, and Real Sociedad. His career has seen him move across various European leagues, showcasing his adaptability and goal-scoring ability.

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December 1995: Alexander Sørloth Born

Alexander Sørloth was born in December 1995. He is a Norwegian professional footballer.

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February 2006: Atlético Madrid's Last Away Win Against Barcelona

In February 2006, Atlético Madrid last away win against Barcelona.

2006: David Villa's Record

In 2006, David Villa previously held the record for fastest hat-trick.

July 2013: Rewarded with Rosenborg Contract and First Goal

In July 2013, Alexander Sørloth was rewarded with a contract by Rosenborg and played his first professional game, scoring his first goal in the Europa League qualifier.

July 2014: Tippeligaen Debut

On 20 July 2014, Alexander Sørloth made his debut in the Tippeligaen for Rosenborg against Sogndal, coming on as a substitute.

November 2015: Joined Groningen

On 6 November 2015, Alexander Sørloth confirmed his move to Eredivisie club Groningen on a 4.5-year contract.

2015: Loan to Bodø/Glimt

During his loan to Bodø/Glimt in 2015, Alexander Sørloth scored 13 league goals, including six in one game against Sarpsborg 08, and scored a hat-trick against Stabæk in his last match.

May 2016: Debut for Norway

In May 2016, Alexander Sørloth debuted for the Norwegian senior squad against Portugal.

June 2017: Signed with Midtjylland

On 1 June 2017, Alexander Sørloth signed with Danish Superliga club Midtjylland on a four-year contract.

September 2017: Superliga Player of the Month

In September 2017, Alexander Sørloth was named the Superliga Player of the Month.

January 2018: Signed for Crystal Palace

On 31 January 2018, Alexander Sørloth signed for Premier League club Crystal Palace for a reported fee of £9 million.

February 2018: Crystal Palace Debut

On 10 February 2018, Alexander Sørloth made his debut for Crystal Palace in a 3–1 defeat to Everton.

2018: Loan to Gent

Alexander Sørloth signed for Belgian First Division A side Gent on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.

2018: Joined Crystal Palace

In 2018, Alexander Sørloth joined Crystal Palace in England.

January 2019: Loan to Gent

On 8 January 2019, Alexander Sørloth signed for Belgian First Division A side Gent on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.

August 2019: Loan to Trabzonspor and Debut Goal

In August 2019, Alexander Sørloth signed for Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor on loan and debuted on 8 August against Sparta Prague, scoring a goal in a 2–2 draw.

March 2020: First Hat-Trick for Trabzonspor

In March 2020, Alexander Sørloth scored his first hat-trick for Trabzonspor in a 6–0 victory against Kasimpasa.

July 2020: Trabzonspor's Top-Scoring Foreign Player

On 5 July 2020, Alexander Sørloth became Trabzonspor's top-scoring foreign player in a single season, with 29 goals.

September 2020: Signed for RB Leipzig

On 22 September 2020, Alexander Sørloth signed for RB Leipzig for an initial fee of €20 million plus add-ons.

December 2020: First Goal for RB Leipzig

On 2 December 2020, Alexander Sørloth scored his first goal for RB Leipzig against İstanbul Başakşehir in the UEFA Champions League.

2020: Moved to RB Leipzig

In 2020, Alexander Sørloth moved to RB Leipzig in Germany.

May 2021: Most Commented Instagram Post by an Athlete

On 31 May 2021, Alexander Sørloth's Instagram post surpassed 3.5 million comments, becoming the most commented post on Instagram by an athlete. These comments were mainly from fans of Trabzonspor asking for his return.

August 2021: Loan to Real Sociedad

On 25 August 2021, Alexander Sørloth moved to La Liga side Real Sociedad on a season-long loan deal.

August 2022: Returned to Real Sociedad on Loan

On 29 August 2022, Alexander Sørloth returned to Real Sociedad on loan for another year.

July 2023: Signed with Villarreal

On 25 July 2023, Alexander Sørloth signed with La Liga club Villarreal on a five-year deal.

2023: Joined Villarreal

In 2023, Alexander Sørloth joined Villarreal.

May 2024: Four Goals Against Real Madrid

On 19 May 2024, Alexander Sørloth scored four goals in a league game against Real Madrid, reaching 23 goals as La Liga's top scorer.

August 2024: Transferred to Atlético Madrid and Debut Goal

On 3 August 2024, Alexander Sørloth transferred to Atlético Madrid and scored his first goal on his debut on 19 August against Villarreal.

2024: Transferred to Atlético Madrid

In 2024, Alexander Sørloth transferred to Atlético Madrid.

May 2025: Quadruple Against Real Sociedad

On 10 May 2025, Alexander Sørloth scored a first-half quadruple against Real Sociedad, including a hat-trick within four minutes, becoming the first in La Liga history to achieve a hat-trick before the 12th minute. He concluded his debut season with 20 goals.