Per Egil Ahlsen
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Per Egil Ahlsen (born 4th March 1958) is a former Norwegian football player. Ahlsen started as a midfielder, but was later re-educated as a forward defender. He played 54 matches for the Norwegian national team and was known for his long-shots.
Ahlsen started his career at the senior level in Fredrikstad FK in the middle of the 1970's. He won the cup trophy with Fredrikstad in 1984, thanks to his fantastic free kick goal from 35 meters - a goal that is often considered the most beautiful goal in Norwegian football. In 1987 he transferred to S.K. Brann where he played for six seasons, a part from a short loan period to German Fortuna Düsseldorf. He finished his career back in Fredrikstad, where he is now the assistant coach.