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Jan-Aage Fjortoft’s best Juninho memory – and why it stopped him getting in his house

Jan-Aage Fjortoft's Middlesbrough memories - including the day he was unable to get into his own house because of Juninho

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
Jan-Aage Fjortoft’s best Juninho memory – and why it stopped him getting in his house
Key Things to Know
  • Former striker Jan-Aage Fjortoft returned to Middlesbrough to play in the club's 150th anniversary Legacy Game.
  • Fjortoft recalled the excitement surrounding Juninho's 1995 arrival, calling the Brazilian the best player he ever played alongside.
  • During the event, Fjortoft recreated his famous airplane celebration and an iconic 1995 signing photo with his son.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Middlesbrough forward Jan-Aage Fjortoft returned to the Riverside Stadium to take part in the club's 150th anniversary Legacy Game. Reflecting on his time on Teesside, the 59-year-old Norwegian reminisced about his playing days in the 1990s alongside Brazilian star Juninho, whom he described as the best player he ever played with.

Fjortoft recreated his famous airplane celebration during the match and also remade a photo with his son, Markus, mirroring their original portrait from his signing in March 1995. Fjortoft, who scored 13 goals in 50 appearances for Boro, also praised the leadership of long-time chairman Steve Gibson.

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