Career
As a versatile player, he also played as a left back, central midfielder, right midfielder and right winger. Early Years
He started his career in Sander, then joined Kongsvinger. In 2010 he made his debut in the Norwegian Premier League.
Molde
Linnes joined Molde in 2012, when his contract with Kongsvinger expired.
After impressive 4 years for Molde, Linnes agreed with Galatasaray. In his Molde years, he totally played 152 games, scored 14 goals and made 26 assists.
Galatasaray
In January 2016, Linnes signed three-and a half-year contract with Turkish giant Galatasaray for €2 million transfer fee. Linnes picked number 27 for his shirt from its previous owner, Emmanuel Eboué.
He made his debut for Cim-Bom against Akhisar Belediyespor in the 2015-2016 Turkish Cup, which ended in a 1–1 draw.
On 26 January 2016, Linnes started as central midfielder with José Rodríguez against Kastamonuspor in 2015-2016 Turkish Cup, and made a assist to Sinan Gümüş, who scored the 3rd goal. Second half, he returned his main position right back, after Tarık Çamdal"s taken from the pitch. On 6 February 2016, he played his first Süper Lig match against Konyaspor at home and stayed 90 minutes in the field as right back, but the score was not impressing: 0–0.