Ola Selvaag Solbakken (born 7 September 1998) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Serie A club Empoli, on loan from Roma. He also plays for the Norway national team.
Club career
Bodø/Glimt
Solbakken was born in Oslo and raised in Melhus Municipality in Trøndelag, where the family moved when he was three years old.
After starting his career at Ranheim, Solbakken signed a two-year contract with Bodø/Glimt on 18 December 2019, joining the club on 1 January 2020.
Roma
On 23 November 2022, Serie A club Roma announced to have signed Solbakken as a free agent, agreeing a contract until 30 June 2027. As being under contract with Bodø/Glimt until the end of the year, he joined Roma on 2 January 2023.
Loan to Olympiacos
On 2 September 2023, Greek Super League club Olympiacos announced to have signed Solbakken on a one year loan from Roma. The Greek club had the option to sign him permanently for €4.5 million.
Loan to Urawa Red Diamonds
In January 2024, Solbakken joined J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds on loan until the end of the season.
Loan to Empoli
On 14 August 2024, Roma loaned Solbakken to fellow Serie A side Empoli ahead of the 2024–25 season.
International career
Solbakken made his debut for Norway national team on 13 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Latvia.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 6 April 2025
International
- As of match played 12 October 2023
- Norway score listed first, score column indicates score after each Solbakken goal.
Honours
Bodø/Glimt
- Eliteserien: 2020, 2021
- Norwegian Cup runner-up: 2021–22
Roma
- UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2022–23
Olympiacos
- UEFA Conference League: 2023–24
Individual
- Eliteserien Player of the Month: October 2021
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