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Aalesund rose to prominence under the management of Kjetil Rekdal, a former Norwegian international footballer who took charge of the club in 2006. Rekdal's tactical acumen and motivational skills transformed Aalesund from a mid-table team to one of the most successful clubs in Norwegian football. During his tenure, Aalesund won the Norwegian Cup in 2009 and achieved their highest-ever league finish, second place in the Tippeligaen in 2011.