Including the game and all the celebrations, what was your absolute favourite moment?
I would say the trophy lift. I loved that we could do that together with the whole squad – not just the players, but the staff as well. A lot of us have been together for over four years and we know how much work everyone has put in to get there. It gives me goosebumps thinking about that beautiful moment now.
Do you have a special place for your medal? Where?
It’s sitting on a shelf in my living room, which is a nice place to have it because it’s good to remind yourself of what you’ve achieved. When we’re on the road so often and life can be hectic, it’s good to take a moment to come home and have that physical reminder.
When I came home to Norway for the summer, my mum was excitedly asking to see the medal. So, I had to tell her that I’d left it at home. She was like, “How on earth can you leave it behind?!” I was away for three months, and she thought I would bring it home forever. I actually forgot to bring it because it was very hectic when we left for camp. So none of my family have tried it on yet.
How old were you when we won the trophy for the first time in 2007, and how much did you know about it?
I was eight years old when we won the Champions League the last time, which is quite crazy to think about. I love that we could create new history in Lisbon.
In my debut season at Linkoping, we had a very good team and got through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. I was only 18 and I think it was the first time I realised how big the tournament was on the women’s side. I grew up watching men playing in the Champions League, but it wasn’t until I played in the tournament myself that I truly understood the standard of opposition.
The development since then has been great. Back in 2018, you’d be lucky to find a stream of the game online. Now people can watch it all over the world. I’m so humbled and grateful to be a part of that growth, not just in our league but internationally as well. It’s so fun to be a part of.