Daniel Braaten

Daniel Omoya Braaten (born 25 May 1982) is a Norway football (soccer), currently playing for Bolton Wanderers. His former clubs are Tonsen United and Skeid Fotball. Before signing for Rosenborg, Braaten had attracted interest from various clubs in Norway and abroad, and had a trial with French side RC Lens in late 2003 with Daniel Fredheim Holm. Braaten had however trained with Rosenborg as early as autumn 2002, but was still in contract with Skeid. The club asked 2.5 million NOK for Braaten.

Braaten has become one of the most profiled players of the Norwegian Premier League, through his colourful, untraditional and artistic playing style. He has become known especially for his individual technical skills and physical strength, and as a player who will do unexpected things on the field, surprising both opposing players as well as the audience.

On August 3, 2007 Braaten signed for Bolton Wanderers for a reported fee of £450,000 and scored his first goal in English football just over three weeks later, netting the final goal in Bolton's 3-0 win over Reading.

International goals

Trivia

Braaten is known by many people for his portrayal in PC game Championship Manager 03/04. In the game database, his name is incorrectly spelt Daniel Braathen.