Karly Roestbakken

Karly Roestbakken (Norwegian: Karly Rostbakken, born 17 January 2001) is an Australian professional football player who plays as a full-back for LSK Kvinner in the Toppserien in Norway. She has previously played for Canberra United in the W-League.

Club Career

Canberra United

On 26 November 2016, Roestbakken made her professional debut aged 15 in a W-League match against Newcastle Jets. In Canberra's next match, Roestbakken entered the game as a half-time substitute and became the second youngest goalscorer in W-League history when she netted an 83rd-minute winner in a 2–1 victory over Melbourne City. She continued to play as part of the Canberra United Academy side in the NPLW Capital Football league, captaining the team to a Federation Cup Final in 2018. By the beginning of her third season, a high level of roster turnover meant she was the second longest serving Canberra player that season behind Nickoletta Flannery.

In December 2018, Roestbakken was nominated for the W-League young footballer of the year, eventually winning the award.

For the 2019-20 season, Roestbakken was appointed the co-captain of Canberra United alongside Nikola Orgill. She was 18 years old at the time of the appointment.

LSK Kvinner

In April 2020, Roestbakken transferred to the Norwegian champions, LSK Kvinner FK. Although due to the COVID-19 pandemic there was uncertainty about when she could join her new team due to the border closures.

She debuted for the Norwegian club in the first game of the 2020 Toppserien season on 3 July, playing the full 90 minutes against Rosenborg.

On 14 October 2020, Roestbakken extended her contract with LSK Kvinner until the end of the 2022 Toppserien season.