"The Rock" Thorbjørn Svenssen is a historical landmark in Sandefjord, known for his importance in Norwegian football. A former international, Svenssen has an impressive record of 104 caps for Norway. He is widely regarded as one of the best players in his field, and he captained 93 of those matches. Svenssen is also known as "The Rock" in the Norwegian defence, where he played as a centre-half/centre-back.
Svenssen's playing style has made him a legend in Norwegian football. He was known for his tackling, speed and technical skills. His distinctive style of play earned him the nickname "elbows and knees". In addition, he was the second player in the world to reach the milestone of over 100 caps. A special event in his career was the public's tribute at Ullevaal Stadium before his 100th cap, which testifies to his importance to the sport and his dedication to the team.