In 2005, Basso moved on to the Tippeligaen side Viking, where he enjoyed a good spell, the highlight of which was his impressive performance in the shock 1–0 home victory over Ligue 1 giants Monaco in the 2005–06 UEFA Cup group stage.
In 2005, Basso joined Viking in the Tippeligaen and had a notable spell, which was marked by his standout performance in the 1–0 home win over Monaco, a prominent Ligue 1 club, in the 2005–06 UEFA Cup group stage.