Rune Berger
Norwegian footballer and manager
Rune Berger (formerly known as Rune Johansen; born 1 April 1978) is a Norwegian footballer who played as a striker for Tromsø, Aalesund and Alta. While at Tromsø he spent a period on loan with Bristol Rovers in England in late 2000. This was his best season as he scored 8 goals in 14 Norwegian Premier League appearances.
After retiring as a player, he became a coach with Alta IF. He advanced from assistant coach to head coach ahead of the 2011 season.
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