Jan Magne Skanke (born 31 January 1977) is a Norwegian former professional
footballer
A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby lea ...
who played as a
midfielder
In the sport of association football, a midfielder takes an Glossary of association football terms#O, outfield position primarily in the middle of the pitch. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in t ...
.
He played youth football for
Byåsen IL
Byåsen Idrettslag is a multi-sport club from Trondheim, Norway. It has sections for association football (one for elite, one for women's and one for grassroots football), athletics, handball (one for elite and one for grassroots handball), orient ...
. When
Strindheim IL
Strindheim Idrettslag is a Norwegian multisports club located in Trondheim. It has sections for athletics, handball, football, speed skating, and cross-country skiing. The cross-country ski team has several world cup competitors (see separate ar ...
contested the
1995 Tippeligaen
The 1995 Tippeligaen was the 51st completed season of top division football in Norway. Each team played 26 games with 3 points given for wins and 1 for draws. Number twelve, thirteen and fourteen are relegated. The winners of the two groups of th ...
Skanke featured briefly, scoring one goal in two games. He then rejoined Byåsen where he played through the 1998 season.
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References
1977 births
Living people
Footballers from Trondheim
Men's association football midfielders
Norwegian men's footballers
Byåsen Toppfotball players
Strindheim IL players
Eliteserien players
Norwegian First Division players
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