Magnus Bech Riisnæs (born 4 November 2004) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bodø/Glimt.
Club career Riisnæs played youth football for Lørenskog, before joining the academy of Vålerenga in 2019. He made his first team debut at age 16, as a substitute in the cup match against rivals Lyn in July 2021. He made his Eliteserien debut for Vålerenga as a substitute against Mjøndalen in December 2021.
On 15 July 2025, Riisnæs signed for Eliteserien club FK Bodø/Glimt for a fee of €2.5 million. He joined on a four-year contract until June 2029. The number 23 was handed to him upon his arrival. He made his debut for the club in a 1–0 away win against Fredrikstad in the Eliteserien, coming on as a late substitute. His first start was in a 7–1 victory against Kristiansund BK. He scored his first goal against Odds BK. His first trophy with the club was the 2025-26 Norgesmesterskapet.
International career Since 2019, Riisnæs has played for the Norway U16, U18, U19 and U21.
Style of Play Riisnæs usually plays as a central midfielder, but can also play as a right-back or right winger.
Personal life Magnus Bech Riisnæs is the son of former footballer Dag Riisnæs.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVålerenga 220202. divisjon70——7020212. divisjon163——16320222. divisjon168——16820232. divisjon20——2020242. divisjon20——20Total4311——4311Vålerenga2021Eliteserien1020—302022Eliteserien14020—1602023Eliteserien281612036220241. divisjon23343—2762025Eliteserien11210—122Total776154209410Bodø/Glimt2025Eliteserien7011201012026Eliteserien30000030Total1001120131Career total130181644015022
Honours Bodø/Glimt Norwegian Football Cup: 2025–26
Individual Eliteserien Young Player of the Month: September 2023
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