The Norwegian national team star has decided to end his international career

Norwegian central midfielder Frederik Aursnes of Benfica, at the age of 28, has made the decision to retire from international football.

"I feel that I want more time and freedom to prioritize other things than football in my life", – Aursnes wrote on his social media accounts.

The 28-year-old midfielder has been one of the key players for Benfica this season. He has appeared in 43 matches, scoring 4 goals and providing 11 assists. Lately, he has often played as a left-back.

For the Norwegian national team, which failed to qualify for the 2024 European Championship, Aursnes made his debut only in 2021. He has played 20 matches for Norway and scored 1 goal.

Before joining Benfica, this footballer played for Feyenoord and Molde.