Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rune Bratseth (born 19 March 1961) is a former Norwegian footballer who played as a sweeper. Nicknamed Elk due to his long stature, he is best known for his spell with SV Werder Bremen, also having appeared in the 1994 FIFA World Cup with Norway, its first since 1938, at the age of 33. Born in Trondheim, Bratseth started his career at local club Rosenborg BK. There, he would only be a part-time professional, until he left for Germany's SV Werder Bremen in January 1987, for a mere EUR93.000. He was immediately cast into the starting XI, making his club debut in a 1-5 loss at 1. FC Nuremberg, on 21 February, after the winter break; he would also win the first of his two national championships in his first full season.