Ulrik Saltnes (born 10 November 1992) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bodø/Glimt.

Career Saltnes was born in Brønnøysund. He made his senior debut for Bodø/Glimt on 15 April 2012 against Alta; Bodø/Glimt won 1–0.

On 22 July 2021, he netted his first ever goal in a European competition in a 3–0 win over Valur in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League second qualifying round tie.

On 10 April 2025, Saltnes scored twice as Bodø/Glimt secured an historic 2–0 win over Lazio in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League. On 17 April, Bodø/Glimt defeated Lazio in a penalty shootout in the second leg, becoming the first Norwegian club to reach the semi-finals of a European competition.

On 1 May 2025, Saltnes continued his scoring run in the Europa League with a goal against Tottenham Hotspur in a 1–3 first-leg semi-final loss.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNorwegian CupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBrønnøysund IL 20103. divisjon1000–10Bodø/Glimt 20111. divisjon0011–11201220141–242201311140–1512014Eliteserien7030–100201517131–202201612040–16020171. divisjon271332–30152018Eliteserien28442–326201930710–31720203012003033122021238001764014202227652141469202318642141369202427732215511420252372231281020261003070200Total3107344157914433102Career total3117344157914434102

Honours Bodø/Glimt Eliteserien: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 Norwegian First Division: 2017 Norwegian Football Cup: 2025–26

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