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{{Short description|Norwegian football manager (born 1980)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = John Arne Riise
| image = John Arne Riise - 53492829703.jpg
| caption = Riise in 2024
| full_name = John Arne Semundseth Riise<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fotball.no/fotballdata/person/profil/?fiksId=3861387 |title=John Arne Semundseth Riise |publisher=Football Association of Norway |access-date=22 March 2021 |language=no}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|9|24|df=y}}<ref name=snl>{{cite encyclopedia|url=http://snl.no/John_Arne_Riise|title=John Arne Riise|encyclopedia=[[Store Norske Leksikon]]|publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget|access-date=10 May 2012|language=no|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103110652/http://snl.no/John_Arne_Riise|archive-date=3 November 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Molde (town)|Molde]], Norway<ref name=snl/>
| height = 1.85 m<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/team/squad/riise/ |title=John Arne Riise |access-date=22 April 2022 |publisher=Liverpool F.C. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030204082254/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/team/squad/riise/ |archive-date=4 February 2003 }}</ref>
| position = [[Left-back]], [[left winger]]
| youthyears1 = 1996
| youthclubs1 = [[Aalesunds FK|Aalesund]]
| years1 = 1996–1998
| clubs1 = [[Aalesunds FK|Aalesund]]
| caps1 = 26
| goals1 = 5
| years2 = 1998–1999
| clubs2 = [[AS Monaco FC|Monaco 2]]
| caps2 = 9
| goals2 = 2
| years3 = 1998–2001
| clubs3 = [[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]]
| caps3 = 44
| goals3 = 4
| years4 = 2001–2008
| clubs4 = [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]
| caps4 = 234
| goals4 = 21
| years5 = 2008–2011
| clubs5 = [[A.S. Roma|Roma]]
| caps5 = 99
| goals5 = 7
| years6 = 2011–2014
| clubs6 = [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]]
| caps6 = 87
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2014–2015
| clubs7 = [[APOEL F.C.|APOEL]]
| caps7 = 25
| goals7 = 4
| years8 = 2015–2016
| clubs8 = [[Delhi Dynamos FC|Delhi Dynamos]]
| caps8 = 13
| goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2016
| clubs9 = [[Aalesunds FK|Aalesund]]
| caps9 = 10
| goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2016–2017
| clubs10 = [[Chennaiyin FC|Chennaiyin]]
| caps10 = 10
| goals10 = 1
| years11 = 2017
| clubs11 = [[SK Rollon|Rollon]]
| caps11 = 2
| goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2023
| clubs12 = [[Avaldsnes IL|Avaldsnes]]
| caps12 = 1
| goals12 = 1
| totalcaps = 560
| totalgoals = 46
| nationalyears1 = 1996
| nationalteam1 = Norway U15
| nationalcaps1 = 9
| nationalgoals1 = 2
| nationalyears2 = 1997
| nationalteam2 = [[Norway national under-16 football team|Norway U16]]
| nationalcaps2 = 5
| nationalgoals2 = 2
| nationalyears3 = 1997
| nationalteam3 = [[Norway national under-17 football team|Norway U17]]
| nationalcaps3 = 2
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 1997–1999
| nationalteam4 = [[Norway national under-18 football team|Norway U18]]
| nationalcaps4 = 8
| nationalgoals4 = 0
| nationalyears5 = 1999
| nationalteam5 = [[Norway national under-19 football team|Norway U19]]
| nationalcaps5 = 1
| nationalgoals5 = 0
| nationalyears6 = 1999–2001
| nationalteam6 = [[Norway national under-21 football team|Norway U21]]
| nationalcaps6 = 17
| nationalgoals6 = 2
| nationalyears7 = 2000–2013
| nationalteam7 = [[Norway national football team|Norway]]
| nationalcaps7 = 110
| nationalgoals7 = 16
| manageryears1 = 2019–2021
| managerclubs1 = [[IL Flint|Flint Tønsberg]]
| manageryears2 = 2021–2023
| managerclubs2 = [[Avaldsnes IL|Avaldsnes]]
}}
'''John Arne Semundseth Riise'''{{Needs IPA|Norwegian|lang=no|date=January 2024}} (born 24 September 1980) is a Norwegian former professional [[Association football|footballer]] and [[Manager (association football)|coach]]. In his prime, Riise was considered one of the best fullbacks in the world.

With 110 caps, Riise is the most capped player for the [[Norway national football team|Norway national team]]. He was named in the Norway squad for [[UEFA Euro 2000]] but did not play in the tournament. Riise scored 16 goals before his retirement from international duty in 2013. He spent seven years playing for [[Premier League]] side [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], in which he won many honours, including the [[2005 UEFA Champions League Final|2004–05 UEFA Champions League]], before moving to [[A.S. Roma|Roma]] in 2008.

==Club career==
===Early career===
Riise began his career in his homeland with [[Aalesunds FK|Aalesund]]. After a single season as a senior player for the club, he moved abroad in 1998, playing the formative years of his professional career with French club [[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]].<ref name="elitefootball">{{Cite web |url=http://www.elitefootball.com/player/john-arne-riise/4297 |title=John Arne Riise |website=Elite Football |language=en |access-date=7 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124538/http://www.elitefootball.com/player/john-arne-riise/4297 |archive-date=9 February 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> When Aalesund opened their [[Color Line Stadion|new stadium]] in April 2005, businessman Olav Nils Sunde donated a statue to the club, which was erected in front of the stadium. While Sunde denied it, the statue bore a very strong resemblance to Riise. In 2007, when Riise played in the [[2007 UEFA Champions League Final|Champions League Final]], a Norwegian commentator demanded the statue officially carry his name. Riise himself has said, "[The name change] is not for me to decide. Everyone sees who it is, and I know that it was made for me."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/jan/11/the-knowledge-footballers-degrees|title=Which footballers have degrees?|work=The Guardian|date=11 January 2012|access-date=10 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214090217/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/jan/11/the-knowledge-footballers-degrees|archive-date=14 December 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

Riise was a regular member of the [[1999–2000 French Division 1|1999–2000]] [[Ligue 1]] championship-winning side,<ref name="WorldFootball" /> however, he fell out of favour with coach [[Claude Puel]] after admitting his desire to leave. Riise was a subject of interest from [[Premier League]] clubs, especially [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] and [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] that both offered £4&nbsp;million bids in 2000,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/2173949.stm|title=Liverpool who's who|work=BBC Sport|date=8 February 2002|access-date=19 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040613112347/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/2173949.stm|archive-date=13 June 2004|url-status=live}}</ref> though both came to nothing as Monaco wanted £6&nbsp;million for him.

He was then sold to [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] for £4&nbsp;million the following summer.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/1373396.stm|title=Liverpool win chase for Riise|work=BBC Sport|date=20 June 2001|access-date=19 June 2008}}</ref>

===Liverpool===
[[File:Riise in Liverpool FC.jpg|thumb|Riise playing for Liverpool.]]
He made his debut for Liverpool in the [[2001 UEFA Super Cup]] game against [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]] played at the [[Stade Louis II]].<ref name="Soccerbase0102" /> He scored as Liverpool went on to win the game 3–2.<ref name="Soccerbase0102" /> He also scored important goals throughout the Premier League season against teams such as [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]], [[Everton F.C.|Everton]], [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] and [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]].<ref name="Soccerbase0102" /> Riise initially wore the number 18 shirt but changed to the number 6 shirt in [[2004–05 in English football|2004–05 season]], which had been vacated by defender [[Markus Babbel]]. He scored 8 goals in his first season with Liverpool.<ref name="Soccerbase0102" />

Riise endured what were considered below-average seasons by most in the [[2002–03 in English football|2002–03]] and [[2003–04 in English football|2003–04]] seasons,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/profile?id=7936&&cc=5901 |title=John Arne Riise Bio |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080916174106/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/profile?id=7936 |archive-date=16 September 2008 }}</ref> but he rediscovered his form in 2004–05 following the appointment of [[Rafael Benítez]] as manager. He won a [[UEFA Champions League]] winner's medal, providing the assist for Liverpool's first goal of the final, although his attempt in the penalty shoot-out against [[A.C. Milan|Milan]] was saved.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4573159.stm|title=AC Milan 3–3 Liverpool (aet)|date=25 May 2005|access-date=7 February 2019|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117213948/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4573159.stm|archive-date=17 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2005 Football League Cup Final]], he scored 45 seconds into the game, the fastest goal in the fixture history, according to the official [https://www.liverpoolfc.com/history/past-players/john-arne-riise Liverpool homepage]; however, [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] eventually prevailed 3–2 after extra time.<ref name="Soccerbase0405" />

In January 2006, Riise signed a new contract at [[Anfield]] to keep him at the club until 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4632352.stm|title=Riise signs new deal at Liverpool|work=BBC Sport|date=20 January 2006|access-date=19 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080506225140/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4632352.stm|archive-date=6 May 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2008, Riise announced his desire to stay at Liverpool for the rest of his career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/archivedirs/news/2008/feb/6/N158744080206-1311.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081020083342/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/archivedirs/news/2008/feb/6/N158744080206-1311.htm |archive-date=20 October 2008 |title=Riise: I'll bounce back | first=Steve | last=Hunter |publisher= Liverpool F.C.|date=6 February 2008 |access-date=10 December 2013}}</ref>

Riise helped the club to win the [[2005–06 FA Cup]], scoring in the semi-final against Chelsea and successfully converting his attempt in the penalty shoot-out against [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham]] in [[2006 FA Cup Final|the final]].<ref name="Soccerbase0506" />

After a poor run of form in Liverpool's away games in the autumn of 2006, Riise reacted to comments made by teammates [[Pepe Reina]] and [[Jamie Carragher]] that Liverpool could effectively write off their chances of winning the league, saying, "We never give up. Cowards give up."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/6150266.stm|title=Riise & Reina split on title race|work=BBC Sport|date=15 November 2006|access-date=19 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070329030237/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/6150266.stm|archive-date=29 March 2007|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Riise on the ball.jpg|thumb|left|Riise competing in a match against Everton.]]
Riise made it into the list of the top 50 Liverpool appearance-makers of all time when he played in the 5–0 victory over [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]] on 15 January 2008.

On 22 April 2008, in Liverpool's Champions League semi-final first leg against Chelsea at Anfield, Riise scored an [[own goal]] in the 95th minute to equalise.<ref name="Soccerbase0708" /> Liverpool went on to lose 3–2 after extra time in the away match and were eliminated from the tournament 4–3 on aggregate.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7368736.stm|title=Chelsea 3–2 Liverpool (4–3)|date=30 April 2008|access-date=7 February 2019|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003091444/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7368736.stm|archive-date=3 October 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

Riise made 348 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool. In an interview with [[Talksport]] in 2025, Riise said when manager [[Rafael Benítez]] told him he was being released, the player asked if he could appear in two additional matches as a substitute to achieve a 350 appearances milestone. [[Rafael Benítez|Benítez]] denied his request. “I went to the dressing room and the guys asked me what happened and I said, ‘I’m done’. I went to the car, cried a little bit by myself. Called my agent, cried to him," Riise said in the interview. “It was such a shock as I’d been there for seven seasons."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fordham |first=Josh |date=8 June 2025 |title=I cried when Liverpool manager brutally told me I was leaving – I thought I was getting new contract |url=https://talksport.com/football/3266053/john-arne-riise-liverpool-rafael-benitez/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251016190154/https://talksport.com/football/3266053/john-arne-riise-liverpool-rafael-benitez/ |archive-date=16 October 2025 |access-date=16 October 2025 |work=[[Talksport]]}}</ref>

===Roma===
Throughout the [[2007–08 in English football|2007–08 season]], Riise's natural place in the side was often taken by [[Fábio Aurélio]], the Brazilian establishing himself as the club's first choice left-back.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/7461405.stm|title=AS Roma sign Riise from Liverpool|work=BBC Sport|date=18 June 2008|access-date=18 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081025075930/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/7461405.stm|archive-date=25 October 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> On 18 June 2008, after being linked with moves to other English clubs, Riise signed a four-year contract with Italian [[Serie A]] club [[A.S. Roma|Roma]]. The club paid €5&nbsp;million total (which could go up to €5.5&nbsp;million), including €2.8&nbsp;million per year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.asroma.it/pdf/corporate/comunicati_finanziari/2008-09-29-approval_of_the_draft_separate_and_consolidated_financial_statements_for_the_year_ended_on_30_june_2008.pdf |title=APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT SEPARATE AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ON 30JUNE 2008 |date=29 September 2008 |page=15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923221742/http://www.asroma.it/pdf/corporate/comunicati_finanziari/2008-09-29-approval_of_the_draft_separate_and_consolidated_financial_statements_for_the_year_ended_on_30_june_2008.pdf |archive-date=23 September 2015 |url-status=dead |access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref> Riise soon became a fan favourite with his hard working spirit which drove Roma to several important victories. In fact, Riise's first goal for the club was against league leaders [[Inter Milan|Internazionale]] in a pivotal top of the table game. Two months later, he scored again in the same stadium against Milan with a free kick into the top right corner, also providing an assist for Roma's second goal of the game. Riise was named the Man of the Match for the game, which ended 3–2 in favour of Roma.<ref>{{Citation|title=Riise rakes in riches in Rome|publisher=[[Aftenposten]] newspaper|date=19 June 2008}}</ref> On 24 January 2010, Riise scored a late header three minutes into injury time in Roma's 2–1 away win over [[Juventus FC|Juventus]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.asroma.com/en/news/2016/1/the-10-best-roma-v-juventus-matches-ever|title=The 10 best Roma v Juventus matches ever|website=www.asroma.com|language=en|access-date=7 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124508/https://www.asroma.com/en/news/2016/1/the-10-best-roma-v-juventus-matches-ever|archive-date=9 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> He was also responsible for the dismissal of influential goalkeeper [[Gianluigi Buffon]] in the same game after making a terrific run leaving Buffon no choice but to foul the full-back.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurosport.com/football/serie-a/2009-2010/roma-comeback-stuns-juve_sto2195554/story.shtml|title=Roma comeback stuns Juve|date=23 January 2010|website=Eurosport|access-date=7 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124158/https://www.eurosport.com/football/serie-a/2009-2010/roma-comeback-stuns-juve_sto2195554/story.shtml|archive-date=9 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Given the nature of the game, it is seen as one of Riise's most memorable moments in a Roma jersey.<ref name=":0" />[[File:John Arne Riise Fulham v WBA 2012.jpg|thumb|Riise playing for Fulham in 2012]]

===Fulham===
On 13 July 2011, Fulham announced that Riise had signed a three-year deal with the club for an undisclosed fee.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2011/july/13/riise-signs | title = Riise Signs | publisher = Fulham FC | access-date = 10 December 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131016122308/http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2011/july/13/riise-signs | archive-date = 16 October 2013 | url-status = live | df = dmy-all }}</ref> Riise joined his brother, [[Bjørn Helge Riise]], at Fulham who signed for the club in 2009.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2009/july/22/riise-signs | title = B H Riise Signs | publisher = Fulham FC | access-date = 10 December 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131213103318/http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2009/july/22/riise-signs | archive-date = 13 December 2013 | url-status = live | df = dmy-all }}</ref> Riise made his Fulham debut on 21 July 2011, playing in the [[UEFA Europa League]] against [[Crusaders F.C.|Crusaders]] at [[Craven Cottage]].<ref name="Soccerbase1112" />

On 23 May 2014, he was released from the club at the end of his contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Player Departures|url=http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2014/may/23/player-departures|publisher=Fulham F.C.|access-date=23 May 2014|date=23 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524025515/http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2014/may/23/player-departures|archive-date=24 May 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>

===APOEL===
On 1 September 2014, John Arne Riise signed a one-year contract, with the option of a further season with Cypriot side [[APOEL FC|APOEL]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://apoelfc.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=11862&tt=graphic&lang=l1|title=Σύναψη Συμφωνίας με John Anre Riise|publisher=APOEL FC|language=el|date=1 September 2014|access-date=1 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903063328/http://apoelfc.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=11862&tt=graphic&lang=l1|archive-date=3 September 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his official debut on 20 September 2014, playing the full 90 minutes and providing two assists in APOEL's 3–1 away victory against [[Ayia Napa F.C.|Ayia Napa]] for the [[2014–15 Cypriot First Division|Cypriot First Division]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://apoelfc.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=11992&tt=graphic&lang=l1|script-title=el:Α.Ο. ΑΓΙΑΣ ΝΑΠΑΣ 1–3 ΑΠΟΕΛ|trans-title=A.O. Agia Napa 1–3 APOEL|language=el|publisher=APOEL FC|date=20 September 2014|access-date=20 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927140131/http://apoelfc.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=11992&tt=graphic&lang=l1|archive-date=27 September 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his only [[2014–15 UEFA Champions League group stage]] appearance with APOEL on 21 October 2014, coming on as a 41st-minute substitute in his team's 0–1 home defeat to [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]].<ref name="Soccerway">{{Soccerway|id=2383|accessdate=7 February 2019}}</ref> He scored his first official goal for APOEL on 11 January 2015, opening the scoreline in his team's 1–2 defeat at [[AEL Limassol]] for the [[Cypriot First Division]].<ref name="Soccerway" /> On 20 May 2015, Riise played a key role in APOEL's 4–2 win over AEL in the final of the [[2014–15 Cypriot Cup|Cypriot Cup]], scoring his side's decisive fourth goal with a trademark blistering 30-metre free-kick and lifted his first trophy with APOEL in Cyprus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apoelfc.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=13092&tt=graphic&lang=l1 |script-title=el:ΑΠΟΕΛ 4–2 ΑΕΛ |trans-title=APOEL 4–2 AEL |language=el |publisher=APOEL FC |date=20 May 2015 |access-date=20 May 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521203129/http://www.apoelfc.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=13092&tt=graphic&lang=l1 |archive-date=21 May 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/0221-0f8a97f7faf7-986321c2f13a-1000--apoel-on-track-for-double-after-cup-triumph/|title=APOEL on track for double after cup triumph|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=20 May 2015|access-date=20 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520195801/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=cyp/news/newsid=2249938.html|archive-date=20 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On 24 May 2015, APOEL secured their third consecutive [[2014–15 Cypriot First Division|Cypriot league title]] after beating [[Ermis Aradippou]] 4–2,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=cyp/news/newsid=2251216.html|title=APOEL secure league to wrap up Cypriot double|publisher=UEFA|date=24 May 2015|access-date=24 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527185446/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=cyp/news/newsid=2251216.html|archive-date=27 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> and Riise celebrated the second championship trophy of his career, 15 years after winning the [[1999–2000 French Division 1|French league]] with Monaco. On 25 May 2015, one day after winning the [[Double (association football)|double]] with APOEL, the team announced that Riise's contract was terminated by mutual consent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://apoelfc.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=13112&tt=graphic&lang=l1 |script-title=el:Κοινή συναινέσει διακοπή συνεργασίας με John Arne Riise |publisher=APOEL FC |language=el |date=25 May 2015 |access-date=25 May 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150525222603/http://www.apoelfc.com.cy/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=13112&tt=graphic&lang=l1 |archive-date=25 May 2015 }}</ref>

===Delhi Dynamos===
On 24 August 2015, [[Indian Super League]] side [[Delhi Dynamos]] confirmed the signing of Riise for the upcoming 2015 tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/indian-super-league-2015-isl-2015-delhi-dynamos-signs-riise/article7579561.ece |title=Delhi Dynamos signs Riise |newspaper=The Hindu |location=Chennai |date=25 August 2015 |access-date=7 August 2017}}</ref>

===Aalesund===
On 11 March 2016, Riise announced on his Twitter page that he had signed for Aalesunds FK, marking his return to the club at which he began his career. Not too long after signing the contract, Riise decided to take a break from professional football, stating a loss of motivation fuelled the decision. He stated that he would return to football before officially retiring.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/679293/John-Arne-Riise-Liverpool-retirement-news |title=Liverpool legend John Arne Riise announces retirement: Reveals why in lengthy blog post |first=James |last=Dickenson |newspaper=Daily Express |location=London |date=13 June 2016 |access-date=7 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807234737/http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/679293/John-Arne-Riise-Liverpool-retirement-news |archive-date=7 August 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Chennaiyin===
On 18 August 2016, Riise returned from retirement to play for Indian Super League club [[Chennaiyin F.C.|Chennaiyin]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/john-arne-riise-chennaiyin-transfers-marquee-player-2983357/ |title=Chennaiyin FC sign John Arne Riise as marquee player |newspaper=The Indian Express |location=Mumbai |date=18 August 2016 |access-date=7 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808032631/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/john-arne-riise-chennaiyin-transfers-marquee-player-2983357/ |archive-date=8 August 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> on a two-month contract, as a marquee signing for the Indian club. Co-owner Vita Dani said that he was "delighted" at the signing, and praised Riise's "exceptional" experience as a player. He played ten matches for the club and also scored a goal in the season.<ref name="WorldFootball" />

===Avaldsnes===
In June 2023, Riise came out of retirement for a second time to sign for fifth-tier [[Avaldsnes IL]], the women's team of which he was currently managing.<ref name="avaldsnes23">{{cite web |last1=Lusby |first1=Jack |title=John Arne Riise out of retirement at 42 – 6 years after his last game! |url=https://www.thisisanfield.com/2023/06/john-arne-riise-out-of-retirement-at-42-6-years-after-his-last-game/ |website=This is Anfield |access-date=10 August 2023 |date=9 June 2023}}</ref> Riise made his debut as a substitute for their men's team in a 9-2 win over Rubbestadnes IL, scoring his first goal for the club 24 minutes after coming on.<ref name="avaldsnes23" />

==International career==
Riise made his debut for the [[Norway national football team|Norway national team]] against [[Iceland national football team|Iceland]] on 31 January 2000.<ref name="RSSSF">{{Cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/jariise-intlg.html |title=John Arne Semundseth Riise – Century of International Appearances |website=[[RSSSF]] |access-date=7 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180813033410/http://www.rsssf.com/miscellaneous/jariise-intlg.html |archive-date=13 August 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.11v11.com/players/john-arne-riise-6867/|title=John Arne Riise|website=11v11.com|access-date=7 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124341/https://www.11v11.com/players/john-arne-riise-6867/|archive-date=9 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> His first international goals came against [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]] in a [[Exhibition game|Friendly]] match on 23 February 2000, a game Norway won 2–0.<ref name="RSSSF" /> Later that year, he made the only international tournament appearance of his career at [[UEFA Euro 2000]],<ref name="RSSSF" /> but was an unused substitute in all three of the team's [[UEFA Euro 2000 Group C|Group C]] matches. Through the next decade, Riise was Norway's first-choice left-back, and on 12 November 2011, he played his 100th international match when Norway lost 4–1 against [[Wales national football team|Wales]].<ref name="RSSSF" /> On 15 August 2012, Riise played his 104th match for Norway and equalled [[Thorbjørn Svenssen]]'s record as the most capped Norwegian player, eventually surpassing it before retiring from international football in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nrk.no/vestfold/_-dette-trodde-vi-ikke-1.8282616 |language=no |title=– Ikke lett å oppnå 104 landskamper |publisher=Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation |date=15 August 2012 |access-date=10 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212102439/http://www.nrk.no/vestfold/_-dette-trodde-vi-ikke-1.8282616 |archive-date=12 December 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Style of play==
According to his profile on Fulham FC's website, Riise was "renowned for his unrivalled stamina and powerful shooting&nbsp;... impressing both as an accomplished [[Defender (association football)|defender]] and as a marauding full-back."<ref>{{cite web |title=3. John Arne Riise |url=http://www.fulhamfc.com/the-teams/first-team/john-arne-riise |publisher=Fulham FC |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112052940/http://www.fulhamfc.com/the-teams/first-team/john-arne-riise |archive-date=12 January 2014}}</ref> He also was a threat from set pieces. While primarily a [[left-back]], he often also played as a [[left midfielder]] whilst at [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]].{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}

==Post-playing career==
On 4 January 2019, Riise joined Maltese club [[Birkirkara F.C.|Birkirkara]] as a sports director<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Birkirkara FC|url=https://www.birkirkarafc.com/news.php?id=4888|title=Birkirkara FC appoints new Sports Director|date=4 January 2019|access-date=4 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105000951/https://www.birkirkarafc.com/news.php?id=4888|archive-date=5 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last= Camilleri|first= Valhmor|date= 5 January 2019|title= Birkirkara appoint Riise as sporting director|url= https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20190105/football/birkirkara-appoint-riise-as-sporting-director.698439|work= Times of Malta|access-date= 30 March 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190105124436/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20190105/football/birkirkara-appoint-riise-as-sporting-director.698439|archive-date= 5 January 2019|url-status= live|df= dmy-all}}</ref> but resigned after less than three months for personal reasons.<ref>{{cite news|last= Camilleri|first= Valhmor|date= 27 March 2019|title= Riise leaves Birkirkara FC for personal reasons|url= https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20190327/football/riise-leaves-birkirkara-fc-for-personal-reasons.705773|work= Times of Malta|access-date= 30 March 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190330170219/https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20190327/football/riise-leaves-birkirkara-fc-for-personal-reasons.705773|archive-date= 30 March 2019|url-status= live|df= dmy-all}}</ref>

On 5 November 2019, Riise was announced as the new manager of [[Norwegian Third Division]] club [[IL Flint|Flint Tønsberg]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/i/RRXlwA/john-arne-riise-blir-trener-i-3-divisjon-droemmen-er-aa-bli-pl-manager|title=John Arne Riise blir trener i 3. divisjon: – Drømmen er å bli PL-manager|work=Verdens Gang|date=5 November 2019|access-date=8 December 2021|language=no}}</ref> He left the club at the end of the [[2021 Norwegian Third Division|2021 season]] which ended with relegation to the [[Norwegian Fourth Division]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nettavisen.no/sport/riise-ferdig-i-flint/s/12-95-3424200013|title=Riise ferdig i Flint|work=Nettavisen|date=2 November 2021|access-date=8 December 2021|language=no}}</ref>

On 8 December 2021, Riise was presented as the new manager of [[Toppserien]] club [[Avaldsnes IL|Avaldsnes]] on a two-year contract.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nrk.no/rogaland/john-arne-riise-blir-ny-avaldsnes-trener-1.15762613|title=John Arne Riise blir trener for Avaldsnes|work=NRK|date=8 December 2021|access-date=8 December 2021|language=no}}</ref> In the [[2022 Toppserien]], Avaldsnes had to contest the relegation playoff, but survived following a 3–2 aggregate score against [[Øvrevoll Hosle IL|Øvrevoll Hosle]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vg.no/sport/i/O8kBpA/riise-og-avaldsnes-berget-plassen-i-toppserien-etter-ekstraomganger|title=Riise og Avaldsnes berget plassen etter ekstraomganger: − Ufattelig lettet|last=Schjesvold|first=Fredrik|date=19 November 2022|work=VG|author2=Bucher, Jonas|language=no|access-date=10 February 2025}}</ref> Avaldsnes were relegated from the [[2023 Toppserien]] due to financial problems and Riise announced his departure from the club on 20 December 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nrk.no/rogaland/riise-ferdig-som-avaldsnes-trener-1.16686663|title=Riise ferdig som Avaldsnes-trener: – Trist for alle parter|work=NRK|language=no|date=20 December 2023|access-date=9 February 2025}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Riise has a younger brother named [[Bjørn Helge Riise]] who was also a Norwegian international. The two both played for Fulham in the [[2011–12 Fulham F.C. season|2011–12 season]]. Riise's nephew, [[Fillip Jenssen Riise]], is also a professional footballer, currently playing for [[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]].<ref name=nrk>{{cite web|url=https://www.nrk.no/sport/riise-_15_-hylles-etter-cupdramaet_-_-han-har-toffhet-i-blodet-1.16343136|title=Riise (15) hylles etter cupdramaet: – Han har tøffhet i blodet|trans-title=Riise (15) is praised after the cup drama: - He has toughness in his blood|first1=Fredrik Solbu|last1=Jullumstrø|first2=Yngve|last2=Fystro-Gjerde|first3=Espen Eira|last3=Tangstad|date=18 March 2023|accessdate=16 October 2023|website=nrk.no|language=Norwegian}}</ref>

Riise was married to his childhood sweetheart, the Norwegian model Guri Havnevik, from 2003<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aftenposten.no/english/sports/article565388.ece |title=Soccer star ties the knot |publisher=After Posten |date=16 June 2003 |access-date=10 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629121550/http://www.aftenposten.no/english/sports/article565388.ece |archive-date=29 June 2011 }}</ref> until they divorced in 2004. He has one daughter with Guri named Ariana, born in January 2001.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/engelsk/artikkel.php?artid=242558 |language=no |title=Riise: – Jeg har hatt det tøft |date=31 August 2004 |access-date=10 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213131918/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/engelsk/artikkel.php?artid=242558 |archive-date=13 February 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> He has Ariana's name tattooed on his right arm.<ref name="tatoo">{{cite web |url=http://www.klikk.no/foreldre/baby/article591221.ece |language=no |title=Tatoverer barnas navn på kroppen |work=klikk.no |date=5 July 2010 |access-date=3 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127035148/http://www.klikk.no/foreldre/baby/article591221.ece |archive-date=27 November 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Riise got engaged to Maria Elvegard in 2007. The couple were due to be married in the summer of 2008 but had to postpone the day after moving to Rome. They married on 21 June 2010 in a private ceremony in New York City, inviting only their family and close friends.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tv2.no/a/3236463/|title=Slik lurte John Arne Riise alle|language=no|first=Arne|last=Reginiussen|website=TV 2|date=24 June 2010 |access-date=7 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124328/https://www.tv2.no/a/3236463/|archive-date=9 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Maria decided to have a double-barrelled surname, Elvegard-Riise. With Maria, he has one daughter named Emma born on 4 August 2009<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tv2.no/underholdning/gkn/riise-ble-pappa-2844136.html |language=no |title=Riise ble pappa |work=tv2.no |publisher=[[TV 2 (Norway)|TV 2]] |date=5 August 2009 |access-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728155420/http://www.tv2.no/underholdning/gkn/riise-ble-pappa-2844136.html |archive-date=28 July 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref> and one son named Patrick born in November 2011.<ref name="skilles" /> He has Emma's name and date of birth tattooed on his left arm.<ref name="tatoo" /> He also has Patrick's name tattooed on his left arm.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsArticles/2012/August/Badgers.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120806085301/http://www.fulhamfc.com/Club/News/NewsArticles/2012/August/Badgers.aspx |archive-date=6 August 2012 |title=Norway Trip! |publisher= Fulham F.C.|date=3 August 2013 |access-date=10 December 2013}}</ref> In February 2012, they announced that they would divorce.<ref name="skilles">{{cite web |url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/norsk/landslaget/artikkel.php?artid=10043169 |language=no |title=John Arne Riise skilles for andre gang |date=9 February 2012 |access-date=10 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210144259/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/norsk/landslaget/artikkel.php?artid=10043169 |archive-date=10 February 2012 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In May 2014, he married Louise Angelica.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/06/01/images-former-liverpool-star-marries-sexy-stunner-in-crazy-wedding/|title=(Images) Former Liverpool Star Marries Sexy Stunner In Crazy Wedding|last=Andy Morris|date=1 June 2014|access-date=7 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124144/https://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/06/01/images-former-liverpool-star-marries-sexy-stunner-in-crazy-wedding/|archive-date=9 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

Since retiring as a player Riise has been involved in various bankruptcies, either by him directly or by companies owned or managed by him. He was sued by his ex-wife for an alleged illegal removal of funds from an account belonging to their child. He also received publicized financial assistance from Silje Sandmæl, one of the main economists from the popular TV-show "Luksusfellen", which is a reality-like show that explores the hardships of people in helpless financial situations.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/innenriks/john-arne-riise-saksokt-og-politianmeldt-etter-a-ha-tomt-konto-for-483-000/s/12-95-3423383585 | title=John Arne Riise saksøkt og politianmeldt etter å ha tømt konto for 483.000 | date=27 October 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nettavisen.no/livsstil/silje-sandmal-om-john-arne-riises-okonomi-na-som-han-tjener-mindre-blir-det-vanskelig-a-endre-vaner/s/12-95-3423916098 | title=Silje Sandmæl om John Arne Riises økonomi: - Nå som han tjener mindre blir det vanskelig å endre vaner | date=28 January 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://e24.no/naeringsliv/i/BREEng/john-arne-riises-selskap-begjaert-konkurs | title=John Arne Riises selskap begjært konkurs | date=25 February 2020 }}</ref>

On the ninth of August 2019, his fourth child, Colin, was born with Louise Angelica Riise.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B08K957DzVX/ | title=Instagram }}</ref>

Riise would prepare for big matches by relaxing in his hotel room and binge-watching his favourite TV series. In preparation for the [[2005 UEFA Champions League final|2005 Champions League Final]], he watched ''[[24 (TV series)|24]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Rushden |first1=Max |last2=Glendenning |first2=Barry |last3=Grove |first3=Joel |last4=Sanderson |first4=Max |date=2024-02-22 |title=Arsenal falter in Porto and Liverpool's Luton scare – Football Weekly Extra |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/audio/2024/feb/22/arsenal-falter-in-porto-and-liverpool-luton-scare-football-weekly-extra-podcast |access-date=2024-02-23 |work=the Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
!rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season
!colspan="3"|League
!colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes [[Coupe de France]], [[FA Cup]], [[Coppa Italia]], [[Cypriot Cup]], [[Norwegian Football Cup]]}}
!colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes [[Coupe de la Ligue]], [[Football League Cup]]}}
!colspan="2"|Continental
!colspan="2"|Other
!colspan="2"|Total
|-
!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Aalesunds FK|Aalesund]]
|[[1997 Norwegian First Division|1997]]<ref name="elitefootball" />
|[[Norwegian First Division]]
|9||1||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||9||1
|-
|[[1998 Norwegian First Division|1998]]<ref name="elitefootball" />
|Norwegian First Division
|17||4||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||17||4
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!26!!5!!0!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!colspan="2"|—!!26!!5
|-
|[[AS Monaco FC|Monaco 2]]
|[[1998–99 Championnat National 2|1998–99]]
|[[Championnat National 2]]
|9||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||9||2
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[AS Monaco FC|Monaco]]
|[[1998–99 French Division 1|1998–99]]<ref name="WorldFootball">{{WorldFootball.net|id=john-arne-riise}}</ref>
|[[Ligue 1|French Division 1]]
|7||0||1||0||2||0||1{{efn|name=UC|Appearance(s) in [[UEFA Cup]]}}||0||colspan="2"|—||11||0
|-
|[[1999–2000 AS Monaco FC season|1999–2000]]<ref name="WorldFootball" />
|French Division 1
|21||1||3||2||2||0||6{{efn|name=UC}}||1||colspan="2"|—||32||4
|-
|[[2000–01 French Division 1|2000–01]]<ref name="WorldFootball" />
|French Division 1
|16||3||0||0||2||0||2{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]]}}||0||1{{efn|Appearance in [[Trophée des Champions]]}}||0||21||3
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!44!!4!!4!!2!!6!!0!!9!!1!!1!!0!!64!!7
|-
|rowspan="8"|[[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]
|[[2001–02 Liverpool F.C. season|2001–02]]<ref name="Soccerbase0102">{{Soccerbase season|id=17715|season=2001|access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>
|[[Premier League]]
|38||7||2||0||0||0||14{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||2{{efn|One appearance in [[FA Community Shield]], one appearance and one goal in [[UEFA Super Cup]]}}||1||56||8
|-
|[[2002–03 Liverpool F.C. season|2002–03]]<ref name="Soccerbase0203">{{Soccerbase season|id=17715|season=2002|access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>
|Premier League
|37||6||3||0||4||0||11{{efn|Six appearances in UEFA Champions League, five appearances in UEFA Cup}}||0||1{{efn|name=FAC|Appearance in FA Community Shield}}||0||56||6
|-
|[[2003–04 Liverpool F.C. season|2003–04]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=17715|season=2003|access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>
|Premier League
|28||0||1||0||2||0||4{{efn|name=UC}}||0||colspan="2"|—||35||0
|-
|[[2004–05 Liverpool F.C. season|2004–05]]<ref name="Soccerbase0405">{{Soccerbase season|id=17715|season=2004|access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>
|Premier League
|37||6||0||0||5||1||15{{efn|name=UCL}}||1||colspan="2"|—||57||8
|-
|[[2005–06 Liverpool F.C. season|2005–06]]<ref name="Soccerbase0506">{{Soccerbase season|id=17715|season=2005|access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>
|Premier League
|32||1||6||3||0||0||14{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||3{{efn|One appearance in UEFA Super Cup, two appearances in [[FIFA Club World Cup]]}}||0||52||4
|-
|[[2006–07 Liverpool F.C. season|2006–07]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=17715|season=2006|access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>
|Premier League
|33||1||1||0||1||1||12{{efn|name=UCL}}||2||1{{efn|name=FAC}}||1||48||5
|-
|[[2007–08 Liverpool F.C. season|2007–08]]<ref name="Soccerbase0708">{{Soccerbase season|id=17715|season=2007|access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>
|Premier League
|29||0||4||0||1||0||10{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||44||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!234!!21!!17!!3!!13!!2!!77!!3!!7!!2!!348!!31
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[AS Roma|Roma]]
|[[2008–09 AS Roma season|2008–09]]<ref name="WorldFootball" />
|[[Serie A]]
|31||2||2||0||colspan="2"|—||8{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||1{{efn|name=SCI|Appearance in [[Supercoppa Italiana]]}}||0||42||2
|-
|[[2009–10 AS Roma season|2009–10]]<ref name="WorldFootball" />
|Serie A
|36||5||4||0||colspan="2"|—||12{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in [[UEFA Europa League]]}}||3||colspan="2"|—||52||8
|-
|[[2010–11 AS Roma season|2010–11]]<ref name="WorldFootball" />
|Serie A
|32||0||4||0||colspan="2"|—||5{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||1{{efn|name=SCI}}||1||42||1
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!99!!7!!10!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!25!!3!!2!!1!!136!!11
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]]
|[[2011–12 Fulham F.C. season|2011–12]]<ref name="Soccerbase1112">{{Soccerbase season|id=17715|season=2011|access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>
|Premier League
|36||0||2||0||0||0||6{{efn|name=UEL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||44||0
|-
|[[2012–13 Fulham F.C. season|2012–13]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=17715|season=2012|access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>
|Premier League
|31||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||32||0
|-
|[[2013–14 Fulham F.C. season|2013–14]]<ref>{{Soccerbase season|id=17715|season=2013|access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>
|Premier League
|20||0||2||0||3||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||25||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total
!87!!0!!5!!0!!3!!0!!6!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!101!!0
|-
|[[APOEL FC|APOEL]]
|[[2014–15 APOEL FC season|2014–15]]<ref name="Soccerway" />
|[[Cypriot First Division]]
|25||4||4||2||colspan="2"|—||1{{efn|name=UCL}}||0||colspan="2"|—||30||6
|-
|[[Delhi Dynamos FC|Delhi Dynamos]]
|[[2015 Delhi Dynamos FC season|2015]]<ref name="WorldFootball" />
|[[Indian Super League]]
|13||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|Appearances in Indian Super League play-offs}}||0||15||1
|-
|Aalesund
|[[2016 Aalesunds FK season|2016]]<ref name="elitefootball" />
|[[Tippeligaen]]
|10||0||3||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||13||1
|-
|[[Chennaiyin F.C.|Chennaiyin]]
|[[2016 Chennaiyin FC season|2016]]<ref name="WorldFootball" />
|Indian Super League
|10||1||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||10||1
|-
|[[SK Rollon|Rollon]]
|[[2017 4. divisjon|2017]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fotball.no/fotballdata/person/profil/?fiksId=3861387|title = John Arne Semundseth Riise - Profil}}</ref>
|[[4. divisjon]]
|2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||2||0
|-
!colspan="3"|Career total
!559!!45!!43!!8!!22!!2!!118!!7!!12!!3!!754!!65
|}
{{notelist}}

===International===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref>{{NFT player|4951|accessdate=2 June 2012}}</ref><ref name="nff">{{cite web|url=http://www.fotball.no/Community/Profil/?fiksId=2782764 |title=John Arne Riise's profil |work=fotball.no |publisher=[[Football Association of Norway]] |language=no |access-date=7 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120819163333/http://www.fotball.no/Community/Profil/?fiksId=2782764 |archive-date=19 August 2012 }}</ref>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="14"|[[Norway national football team|Norway]]
|2000||7||1
|-
|2001||4||0
|-
|2002||9||2
|-
|2003||11||0
|-
|2004||10||0
|-
|2005||10||2
|-
|2006||6||0
|-
|2007||11||2
|-
|2008||8||1
|-
|2009||9||4
|-
|2010||7||1
|-
|2011||8||1
|-
|2012||8||2
|-
|2013||2||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!110!!16
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:''Scores and results list Norway's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Riise goal.''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by John Arne Riise<ref name="RSSSF" />
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
| align="center"| 1 || 23 February 2000 || [[Ali Sami Yen Stadium]], [[Istanbul]], Turkey || {{fb|TUR}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–0 || [[Friendly (association football)|Friendly]]
|-
| align="center"| 2 || 7 September 2002 || [[Ullevaal Stadion]], Oslo, Norway || {{fb|DEN}} || align="center"|1–1 || align="center"|2–2 || [[UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying|UEFA Euro 2004 qualification]]
|-
| align="center"| 3 || 16 October 2002 || Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway || {{fb|BIH}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|2–0 || UEFA Euro 2004 qualification
|-
| align="center"| 4 || 9 February 2005 || [[Ta'Qali Stadium]], [[Ta' Qali]], Malte || {{fb|MLT}} || align="center"|3–0 || align="center"|3–0 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"| 5 || 8 June 2005 || [[Råsunda Stadium]], Stockholm, Sweden || {{fb|SWE}} || align="center"|1–1 || align="center"|3–2 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"| 6 || 2 June 2007 || Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway || {{fb|MLT}} || align="center"|4–0 || align="center"|4–0 || [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying Group C|UEFA Euro 2008 qualification]]
|-
| align="center"| 7 || 12 September 2007 || Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway || {{fb|GRE}} || align="center"|2–2 || align="center"|2–2 || UEFA Euro 2008 qualification
|-
| align="center"| 8 || 28 May 2008 || Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway || {{fb|URU}} || align="center"|2–2 || align="center"|2–2 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"| 9 || 1 April 2009 || Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway || {{fb|FIN}} || align="center"|1–1 || align="center"|3–2 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"| 10 || 12 August 2009 || Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway || {{fb|SCO}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|4–0 || [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 9|FIFA World Cup 2010 qualification]]
|-
| align="center"| 11 || 5 September 2009 || [[Laugardalsvöllur]], [[Reykjavík]], Iceland || {{fb|ISL}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || FIFA World Cup 2010 qualification
|-
| align="center"| 12 || 9 September 2009 || Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway || {{fb|MKD|name=Macedonia}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–1 || FIFA World Cup 2010 qualification
|-
| align="center"| 13 || 8 October 2010 || [[Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium]], [[Larnaca]], Cyprus || {{fb|CYP}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–1 || [[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group H|UEFA Euro 2012 qualification]]
|-
| align="center"| 14 || 10 August 2011 || Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway || {{fb|CZE}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|3–0 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"| 15 || 15 August 2012 || Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway || {{fb|GRE}} || align="center"|2–3 || align="center"|2–3 || Friendly
|-
| align="center"| 16 || 11 September 2012 || Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway || {{fb|SVN}} || align="center"|2–1 || align="center"|2–1 || [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group E|FIFA World Cup 2014 qualification]]
|}

==Honours==
'''Monaco'''<ref name="Soccerway" />
* [[Ligue 1|Division 1]]: [[1999–2000 French Division 1|1999–2000]]<ref name="WorldFootball" />
* [[Trophée des Champions]]: [[2000 Trophée des Champions|2000]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ligue1.com/tropheeChampions/feuille_match/46513|title=Ligue1.com – French Football League – Trophée des Champions – Season 2000/2001 – Final – AS Monaco / FC Nantes|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129181921/https://www.ligue1.com/tropheeChampions/feuille_match/46513|archive-date=29 January 2019|url-status=live|access-date=7 February 2019}}</ref>

'''Liverpool'''<ref name="Soccerway" />
* [[FA Cup]]: [[2005–06 FA Cup|2005–06]]
* [[Football League Cup]]: [[2002–03 Football League Cup|2002–03]];<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/2811805.stm |title=Liverpool lift Worthington Cup |website=BBC Sport |date=2 March 2003 |access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref> runner-up: [[2004–05 Football League Cup|2004–05]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Liverpool 2–3 Chelsea |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/4279679.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 February 2005 |access-date=8 June 2022}}</ref>
* [[FA Community Shield]]: [[2001 FA Charity Shield|2001]], [[2006 FA Community Shield|2006]]
* [[UEFA Champions League]]: [[2004–05 UEFA Champions League|2004–05]]; runner-up: [[2006–07 UEFA Champions League|2006–07]]<ref>{{cite web |title=AC Milan 2–1 Liverpool |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6669039.stm |website=[[BBC Sport]] |access-date=8 June 2022 |date=23 May 2007}}</ref>
* [[UEFA Super Cup]]: [[2001 UEFA Super Cup|2001]], [[2005 UEFA Super Cup|2005]]
* [[FIFA Club World Championship]] runner-up: [[2005 FIFA Club World Championship Final|2005]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/4533980.stm |title=Sao Paulo 1–0 Liverpool |publisher=BBC Sport |date=18 December 2005 |access-date=8 June 2022}}</ref>

'''APOEL'''<ref name="Soccerway" />
* [[Cypriot First Division]]: [[2014–15 Cypriot First Division|2014–15]]
* [[Cypriot Cup]]: [[2014–15 Cypriot Cup|2014–15]]

'''Individual'''
* [[Kniksen award|Kniksen of the Year]]: [[Kniksen award#20065|2006]]<ref name="WorldFootball" />

==See also==
* [[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/john-arne-riise Profile] at the Liverpool F.C. website
* {{NFF player}}
* {{FIFA player}}
* {{UEFA player}}
* [http://www.thisisanfield.com/wiki/players/riise/ Thisisanfield.com player profile]
* [http://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/398 LFChistory.net player profile]
* {{WorldFootball.net|new_id=pe2168|id=john-arne-riise|archive=20241205105922}}
* {{Soccerway|new_id=riise-john-arne/z7QWy5yt|id=john-arne-riise/2383|archive=20250103225122}}
* {{Scorebar|john-arne-riise/2383}}

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