But can't hold down a starting position since his transfer to the famous Aberdeen, thus implying that the standard of the Norwegian league may be lower than that of the SPL*. This implication is however weak, and does not control for variables such as the relative position of Aberdeen in the SPL* and stabaek (his previous club) in the Norwegian league, competition for places at each club, preferred formations, tactics etc. To be frank, it was a lazy and facile contribution to the discussion and I'm glad you questioned it.
*ok, the premier division