Andreas Schjelderup Shines at World Cup: Tottenham and Liverpool Interested
Andreas Schjelderup walked onto the pitch in the second half against Brazil as a World Cup substitute. He walked off it as one of the most talked‑about young attackers in Europe.
The 22-year-old Benfica winger ripped into a shell-shocked Brazil back line on Sunday, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 Norway win in the last 16 and forcing Premier League recruitment departments to sit up properly, not just glance at the clips.
Two assists for Erling Haaland. A statement performance on the biggest stage. And now, serious interest.
Spurs and Liverpool on alert
Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs weighing up a move for Schjelderup this summer, with Liverpool also linked as they refresh their forward lines.
The numbers around a deal are already circulating. Schjelderup has two years left on his Benfica contract and is thought to be available for around £35 million — not bargain-bin money, but a fee that looks increasingly reasonable in a market where proven, press-resistant wingers are gold dust.
Spurs, in particular, need new energy in wide areas. They want pace, direct running, and end product from the flanks. Schjelderup ticks all three boxes and adds a fourth: he’s already doing it under real pressure.
From Benfica bench to World Cup stage
This has not been a season where everything was handed to him. Schjelderup spent much of the first half of the campaign on the Benfica bench, watching, waiting, learning. Then came the turn.
He broke out in January with a brace against Real Madrid, the kind of performance that lingers in scouts’ notebooks. From there, his role grew. In his final 14 Liga Portugal matches of the season, he produced six goals and four assists, finally installed as a regular starter on the left.
Those weeks changed his standing at Benfica. The World Cup is changing his standing everywhere else.
Norway’s game-changer
At this World Cup, Schjelderup has started only once, yet he has made every minute count. He claimed an assist and stood out in Norway’s 4-1 defeat to France, one of the few bright sparks in a heavy loss.
Against Brazil, Stale Solbakken again held him back for impact. Antonio Nusa had enjoyed some sharp moments in the first half but lacked the final ball. Norway needed incision, not just intent.
Schjelderup delivered it.
He came on at half-time and immediately drove at defenders, always looking to connect with Haaland. He completed a successful dribble, made five ball recoveries and never stopped thinking forward. The numbers underline the control: 25 of 27 passes completed, one tackle, one interception. High risk in the right areas, high reliability everywhere else.
The warning shot came before the breakthrough. A sharp snapshot forced Alisson into a smart save, a reminder that the winger can finish as well as create.
Then the dam burst.
Schjelderup burned past his marker on the left, opened up his body and looped a gorgeous cross into the box. Haaland attacked it with typical ruthlessness. 1-1, and suddenly Brazil were scrambling.
The second assist was simpler, but no less important. A neat, straightforward pass into Haaland’s path, 23 yards out. One touch, one strike, bottom corner. 2-1 Norway, and a seismic shock delivered with cold efficiency.
Two assists from a half of football. One of the standout cameos of the tournament.
A profile built for England
Clubs are not just looking at the highlight reel. They see a left-sided winger who can glide past opponents, carry the ball at pace, and still make the right decision in the final third. They see a player who grew from a bench role into a key starter at Benfica, then walked into a World Cup knockout tie and changed it.
Chelsea legend Michael Essien, who worked with Schjelderup at Nordsjaelland, recognised this potential early.
“Schjelde has everything to take even bigger steps,” he told VG. “The sky’s the limit. He can play for the biggest clubs in the world. Personally, I’d like to see him at Real Madrid or another big club.
“I watch Benfica’s games when I can. When Andreas has the ball, he almost seems faster with it than without it. There aren’t many players like that. When he accelerates, it’s very difficult to stop him.”
That description reads like a scouting report tailored for the Premier League. Fast with the ball, aggressive on the dribble, secure in possession, and increasingly decisive in the box.
Smart business or missed opportunity?
For Tottenham, chasing a more ruthless edge in attack, Schjelderup looks like the kind of calculated gamble that can define a window. For Liverpool, searching for the next wave of forwards to complement and eventually succeed their current stars, he fits the age profile and the tactical demands.
The fee is significant but not prohibitive. The talent is obvious. The World Cup has removed any doubt about his temperament.
If Schjelderup truly wants a Premier League move this summer, the question is no longer whether he is ready. It is which club will move first, and which one will regret hesitating.
