World Cup star wears Liverpool shirt for team photo despite never playing for club
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool fans may have spotted the club's shirt being worn by one of Norway's stars ahead of the World Cup, with the Reds being represented by a surprise player at the tournamentFormer Liverpool academy player Thelo Aasgaard (left) will be at the World Cup with Norway(Image: Getty Images)One World Cup star has caught the eye after sporting a Liverpool shirt during his country’s team photo - despite never actually playing for the Reds.The tournament gets underway on Thursday, with Mexico kicking things off against South Africa. Liverpool fans looking at the photo will have noticed one player representing the Reds, although he will be an unfamiliar face to many.Thelo Aasgaard is the player donning the 2026/27 Liverpool shirt.
The midfielder currently plies his trade for Scottish Premiership side Rangers, having had previous spells at Luton and Wigan in England.The 24-year-old was actually born in Liverpool, hailing from the city’s suburb of Mossley Hill, and spent his early years in the Reds’ academy after joining the club in 2010.Thelo Aasgaard donned a Liverpool shirt for Norway's team photo ahead of the World Cup(Image: Herrelandslaget/Instagram)Aasgaard counts Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres as two of his earliest heroes, having grown up as a Liverpool fan, and spent six years on the club’s books, but never made the step up to the senior team before joining Wigan in 2016.Speaking about his call-up for the World Cup, his dad Johnathan - through who Thelo qualifies for Norway - reflected on his son’s journey from Liverpool to featuring on the biggest stage in international soccer."I think he's had more than his fair share [of tough moments],” Johnathan told the Liverpool Echo.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. And I asked him 'are you sure this is what you want to do?' and he said 'yes dad, 100 percent'.”Revealing his reaction to Thelo’s call-up, Johnathan added: "I just gave him a big hug, I just said 'I'm made up for you'.
I think he brings something special to any team, with his technical ability. I said to him 'I think it's absolutely on merit' and I just gave him a massive hug."Aasgaard will be hoping to get the nod when Norway kicks off its tournament against Iraq on June 16, with games against Senegal and France rounding off the group stage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCFIFA World Cup