Vålerenga Fotball is a Norwegian association football club from Oslo and a part of the multi-sport club Vålerengens IF. The club currently competes in the Norwegian first division after being relegated from the Eliteserien in 2023. Founded in 1913, the club is named after the neighbourhood of Vålerenga. Vålerenga's home ground is Intility Arena, located in Valle-Hovin. Vålerenga are five-time league champions and four-time Norwegian Football Cup champions, having last won the league in 2005 and the cup in 2008. Vålerenga is generally considered to be the largest football club in Oslo. It is especially known for its supporters, which are among the best and most loyal in Norwegian football.
VIF players at Sotahjørnet in 1946
Leif Eriksen was part of the group of players known as Bohemene.
Kjetil Rekdal joined Vålerenga in 2000 and became player-manager in 2001.
Morten Berre holds the record for most matches in the highest division for Vålerenga.
Eliteserien is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Norwegian First Division.
A 2007 match at Brann Stadion between Brann and Strømsgodset.
Former Rosenborg and Moss head coach Nils Arne Eggen was the most successful head coach or manager in the history of Eliteserien.
Daniel Berg Hestad is the player with most appearances.
Sigurd Rushfeldt is the league's top scorer.
