5 superclubs you didn't know existed

Modified Mar 09, 2017 07:57 GMT

AL AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MAY 19: Al Ahly's Hossam Essayed Elmetwaly and Martin Jol lift the trophy during the international friendly match between AS Roma and Al Ahly on May 20, 2016 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Whiteoak/Getty Images) — Al Ahly are the greatest Egyptian team in footballing history

#2 Rosenborg BK, Norway

ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 22: Rosenborg BK team poses during the UEFA Europa League group G match between SS Lazio and Rosenborg BK at Stadio Olimpico on October 22, 2015 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) — *The Troll Kids are the most successful Norwegian club*

The only European club on the list, Rosenberg BK have won 24 league titles, with 13 of them coming during the club’s golden period between 1991 and 2004. In the same period, they took part in the Champions League group stage 11 times and reached the quarter-finals in the 1996-97 season.

A special mention goes out to Roar Strand, who played for the Norwegian club from 1989-2010, winning the domestic title 16 times and equalling Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs’ record for scoring in 21 consecutive seasons. Nicknamed “The Troll Kids”, Rosenborg are anything but that when it comes to their stature in Norway.

Edited by Staff Editor