Career
He is currently top player developer for Rosenborg, and is the father of Arizona Alkmaar midfielder Markus Henriksen. His uncompromising playing style made him a hero amongst the fans, and he was nicknamed Rambo after the movie character. He still holds the record of 29 yellow cards in Rosenborg.
He worked as a postman until he became full-time coach for Rosenborg"s youth team
When Knut Tørum became Rosenborg"s head coach in 2006, Henriksen was promoted to assistant coach. After Knut Tørum resigned on 25 October 2007, Henriksen was promoted to head coach.
He later went back to in his former position as assistant coach under head coach January Jönsson.