Meet Signe Gaupset, Tottenham’s norwergian wonderkid

Signe’s story began much like that of many young footballers. She would accompany her parents to watch her older brother at training. At five years old, she was already old enough to understand what was unfolding in front of her — and to realise that the game she was watching captivated her too. Before long, she wanted to join her brother on the pitch. Few could have imagined that the pitch of SK Rival were witnessing the rise of one of Norway’s future stars.

Norway may be best known for its dominance in winter sports such as cross-country skiing and biathlon, but it has also produced a number of footballing stars. In recent years, Erling Haaland has become a global phenomenon, while on the women’s side Ada Hegerberg has led the way — later becoming both a role model and, eventually, a team-mate for Signe.

Signe quickly fell completely in love with football. She even wore her boots to school and cut her hair short to blend in with her team-mates. The only girl in a boys’ side, she later said the experience taught her to play a more physical game — the boys, after all, gave her nothing for free.

At 16, she began featuring for IL Sandviken, but it did not take long for SK Brann to come calling. It was there that she enjoyed the brightest spell of her young career — including a run in the 2023/24 Women’s Champions League, where she helped the club reach the play-off stage.

Sensation in the Champions League

Then just 18 years old, Signe produced a moment of real sensation when she struck a late equaliser at home against European giants Lyon. With Brann, she went on to win two Norwegian league titles and a domestic cup, and in 2025 she was named Player of the Season.

That same year, she also represented Norway at the European Championship. Having made her senior international debut in 2024, she now finds herself lining up alongside her former idol, Ada Hegerberg. It felt only a matter of time before clubs from England, Germany or Spain came calling for the young Norwegian.

In November 2025, she agreed a move to Tottenham, who are enjoying a highly successful season and pushing for a top-three finish that would secure European qualification. She recently celebrated her first goal for the north London side — and more are sure to follow.