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Thelo Aasgaard

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Thelo Aasgaard
Born
Thelonious Gerard Aasgaard

(2002-05-02) May 2, 2002 (age 24)
Liverpool, England
OccupationProfessional footballer
Years active2020–
Known forMidfielder for Rangers and Norway national team

Thelonious "Thelo" Gerard Aasgaard (born 2 May 2002) is a professional football player who operates as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Rangers. Although born in England, he plays internationally for the Norway national team.

Early life and youth career

Born in Liverpool in 2002, Aasgaard comes from a family with strong musical roots; his father Jonathan is a professional cellist, while his mother Georgina works as a music and health practitioner.[1] He entered the youth ranks of Wigan Athletic at age 14, having previously been part of Liverpool's academy.[2] In 2018, he committed to a scholarship deal.[3] Despite facing injuries during two seasons,[1] his performances earned him a scholarship extension into a third year in 2020.[4]

Wigan Athletic

After Wigan entered administration and were relegated at the conclusion of the 2019–20 season, Aasgaard was promoted to the senior squad for the upcoming 2020–21 League One season along with other academy graduates.

He made his professional debut on 20 October 2020 during a 1–0 defeat to Peterborough United in EFL League One. His inaugural goal for Wigan came on 21 November 2020 in a 2–1 loss against Oxford United. In January 2021, he secured his first professional contract with Wigan, extending his stay until summer 2023. By the end of that season, he had accumulated 35 appearances and netted three goals in all competitions.

At the onset of the 2021–22 campaign, Aasgaard signed an enhanced four-and-a-half-year contract, keeping him at the club until June 2026. This commitment was further extended in July 2023, prolonging his contract until 2028.

Luton Town

On 28 January 2025, Aasgaard completed a transfer to Championship side Luton Town for an undisclosed sum. He made his first appearance on 1 February 2025 in a match that ended in a 1–1 draw against Sheffield Wednesday.

Rangers

Following Luton's drop from the Championship, Aasgaard moved to Scottish Premiership outfit Rangers on 5 July 2025 for an estimated £3.5 million fee, agreeing to a contract valid through 2029. An early injury delayed his involvement in league and European fixtures; however, he eventually debuted as a substitute in the second half during a 4–2 Premier Sports League Cup victory over Alloa Athletic.

International career

Born in Liverpool and possessing Norwegian and French ancestry, Aasgaard featured three times for Norway's under-16 squad in 2018. He made his first appearance for the Norway under-20 side in August 2021, operating as a midfielder during a 1–1 draw with Germany. On 9 September 2025, coming off the bench, he remarkably netted four goals in an 11–1 UEFA World Cup Qualifiers triumph against Moldova.

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[lower-alpha 1] League cup[lower-alpha 2] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wigan Athletic 2020–21[5] League One 33 3 1 0 0 0 1[lower-alpha 3] 0 35 3
2021–22[6] League One 5 1 2 1 2 0 5[lower-alpha 3] 0 14 2
2022–23[7] Championship 41 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 44 4
2023–24[8] League One 35 8 3 3 1 0 1[lower-alpha 3] 0 40 11
2024–25[9] League One 26 8 3 3 1 1 1[lower-alpha 3] 0 31 12
Total 140 23 11 8 5 1 8 0 164 32
Luton Town 2024–25[9] Championship 17 2 — — — 17 2
Rangers 2025–26Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Scottish Premiership 11 1 0 0 3 0 7[lower-alpha 4] 0 21 1
Career total 168 26 11 8 8 1 15 0 202 35

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Norway 2025 6 5
Total 6 5
The score column lists Norway's goals first; the score shown reflects the state of the match following each goal by Aasgaard.
International goals scored by Thelo Aasgaard
No. Date Venue Opponent Score after goal Final result Competition
1 22 March 2025 Zimbru Stadium, Chișinău, Moldova Template:Fb 3–0 5–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 9 September 2025 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway Template:Fb 7–0 11–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
3 8–1
4 9–1
5 11–1

External links

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Feature: How music is helping Thelo Aasgaard become pitch perfect
  2. ↑ "Thelo Aasgaard: A Proud Moment For Me And My Family". Wigan Athletic. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  3. ↑ "10 Youngsters Offered Scholarships For Next Season". Wigan Athletic. 21 December 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  4. ↑ "U23 and U18 Retained List". Wigan Athletic. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named auto
  6. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named ReferenceA
  7. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named TA2223
  8. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named TA2324
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named TA2425


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