Famous Swedish Football Players

Find out more about the greatest Swedish Football Players, including Zlatan Ibrahimović, Henrik Larsson, Kim Källström, Sven-Göran Eriksson and John Guidetti.
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Zlatan Ibrahimović
(One of the Greatest Football Strikers of All Time)
Zlatan Ibrahimović
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Birthdate: October 3, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Malmo, Sweden

Swedish professional footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović currently plays as a striker for Serie A club A.C. Milan. Widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation, he is one of the most decorated active footballers in the world.  He is Sweden's all-time leading goalscorer. He is a brash person and has been involved in several violent incidents with teammates.

 2 
Victor Lindelöf
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defender)
Victor Lindelöf
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Birthdate: July 17, 1994
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Västerås, Sweden
 3 
Henrik Larsson
(Swedish Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Henrik Larsson
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Birthdate: September 20, 1971
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Helsingborg, Sweden

Henrik Larsson is a Swedish former football player who played as a striker for the Sweden national team from 1993 to 2009. He helped his national team win the bronze medal at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Henrik Larsson also played for popular clubs like Celtic, Barcelona, and Feyenoord. He is a member of the Scottish Football Hall of Fame.

 4 
Alexander Isak
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Alexander Isak
4
Birthdate: September 21, 1999
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Solna, Sweden
 5 
Dejan Kulusevski
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger or Midfielder)
Dejan Kulusevski
3
Birthdate: April 25, 2000
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
 6 
Marcus Berg
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Marcus Berg
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Birthdate: August 17, 1986
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Torsby, Sweden
 7 
Sven-Göran Eriksson
(Swedish Football Manager Who Was England's First Non-British Manager)
Sven-Göran Eriksson
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Birthdate: February 5, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sunne, Sweden

Swedish football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson also had a decade-long football-playing career as a defender. He later scripted history as the English football team’s first foreign manager. He also became the first to win the Doubles in 3 countries and has had successful stints with clubs such as Benfica, Lazio, and IFK Göteborg.

 8 
Fredrik Ljungberg
(Swedish Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Fredrik Ljungberg
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Birthdate: April 16, 1977
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Vittsjö, Sweden

Fredrik Ljungberg is a Swedish former football player who played as a midfielder for the Sweden national football team from 1998 to 2008. He also played for popular clubs like Arsenal and West Ham United. Freddie Ljungberg has also worked as a model for brands like Calvin Klein, Nike, Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Puma, and L'Oréal.

 9 
Gunnar Nordahl
(One of the Greatest Swedish Football Players of All-Time)
Gunnar Nordahl
5
Birthdate: October 19, 1921
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hörnefors, Sweden
Died: September 15, 1995
 10 
John Guidetti
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
John Guidetti
9
Birthdate: April 15, 1992
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
 11 
Emil Forsberg
(Swedish Footballer Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder)
Emil Forsberg
4
Birthdate: October 23, 1991
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Sundsvall, Sweden

Swedish footballer Emil Forsberg is best known as an attacking midfielder for the German club RB Leipzig. A footballer’s son, he is also married to former footballer Shanga Hussain. He has seen success with both Leipzig and Malmö FF. He has been named the Swedish Midfielder of the Year 4 times.

 12 
Saman Ghoddos
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder, Striker or Winger)
Saman Ghoddos
3
Birthdate: September 6, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Malmö, Sweden

Born in Sweden, Iranian-origin footballer Saman Ghoddos had initially played for the Swedish national team but later joined the Iranian national team. Best known as an attacking midfielder and winger for Brentford, has previously won the Svenska Cupen for Östersunds FK and the EFL Championship play-offs for Brentford.

 13 
Sebastian Larsson
(Swedish Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Sebastian Larsson
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Birthdate: June 6, 1985
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Eskilstuna, Sweden

Sebastian Larsson is a Swedish former football player who played as a midfielder for the Sweden national football team from 2008 to 2021. He represented Sweden in important tournaments, such as the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. Sebastian Larsson also played for popular clubs like Birmingham City and Sunderland.

 14 
Ola Toivonen
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as an Attacking Midfielder and Forward)
Ola Toivonen
5
Birthdate: July 3, 1986
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Degerfors, Sweden
 15 
Kim Källström
(Swedish Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Kim Källström
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Birthdate: August 24, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sandviken, Sweden

Kim Källström is a Swedish former football player who played as a midfielder for the Sweden national football team from 2001 to 2016. He represented his country in important tournaments like the UEFA European Football Championships and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Kim Källström has also played for popular clubs like BK Häcken, Djurgårdens IF, and Lyon.

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Kosovare Asllani
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker or an Attacking Midfielder)
Kosovare Asllani
5
Birthdate: July 29, 1989
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kristianstad, Sweden
 17 
Andreas Granqvist
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Centre-Back)
Andreas Granqvist
4
Birthdate: April 16, 1985
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Påarp, Sweden
 18 
Martin Olsson
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Left Back)
Martin Olsson
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Birthdate: May 17, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Gävle, Sweden
 19 
Jesper Blomqvist
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Left Midfielder)
Jesper Blomqvist
3
Birthdate: February 5, 1974
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tavelsjö, Sweden
 20 
Viktor Gyökeres
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Viktor Gyökeres
0
Birthdate: June 4, 1998
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Sweden
 21 
Robin Olsen
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Robin Olsen
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Birthdate: January 8, 1990
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Malmö, Sweden
 22 
Jordan Larsson
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Jordan Larsson
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Birthdate: June 20, 1997
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Rotterdam, Netherlands
 23 
Albin Ekdal
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
Albin Ekdal
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Birthdate: July 28, 1989
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
 24 
Tomas Brolin
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward or as a Midfielder)
Tomas Brolin
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Birthdate: November 29, 1969
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Hudiksvall, Sweden
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Johan Elmander
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Johan Elmander
2
Birthdate: May 27, 1981
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Alingsås, Sweden
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Jimmy Durmaz
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
Jimmy Durmaz
2
Birthdate: March 22, 1989
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Örebro, Sweden
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Marcus Olsson
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Left-Back)
Marcus Olsson
4
Birthdate: May 17, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Gävle, Sweden
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Mikael Lustig
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Right or Centre Back)
Mikael Lustig
2
Birthdate: December 13, 1986
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Umeå, Sweden
 29 
Joel Asoro
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Joel Asoro
0
Birthdate: April 27, 1999
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
 30 
Bojan Djordjic
(Former Swedish Professional Footballer Who Played as a Winger)
Bojan Djordjic
3
Birthdate: February 6, 1982
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia
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Andreas Isaksson
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Goalkeeper)
Andreas Isaksson
2
Birthdate: October 3, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Smygehamn, Sweden
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Magdalena Eriksson
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defender)
Magdalena Eriksson
5
Birthdate: September 8, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
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Olof Mellberg
(Swedish Football Manager and Former Professional Player Who Played as a Defender)
Olof Mellberg
2
Birthdate: September 3, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Gullspång, Sweden
 34 
Markus Rosenberg
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
Markus Rosenberg
2
Birthdate: September 27, 1982
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Malmö, Sweden
 35 
Nils Liedholm
(Former Football Midfielder and One of Italy’s Most Successful Club Managers)
Nils Liedholm
4
Birthdate: October 8, 1922
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Valdemarsvik, Sweden
Died: November 5, 2007
 36 
Pia Sundhage
(Swedish Football Manager and Former Professional Player)
Pia Sundhage
5
Birthdate: February 13, 1960
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Ulricehamn, Sweden
 37 
Ken Sema
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Ken Sema
0
Birthdate: September 30, 1993
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Norrköping, Sweden
 38 
Filip Helander
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
Filip Helander
2
Birthdate: April 22, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Malmö, Sweden
 39 
Sead Hakšabanović
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Sead Hakšabanović
0
Birthdate: May 4, 1999
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hyltebruk, Sweden
 40 
Isaac Kiese Thelin
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Isaac Kiese Thelin
0
Birthdate: June 24, 1992
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Örebro, Sweden
 41 
Patrik Andersson
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Defender)
Patrik Andersson
1
Birthdate: August 18, 1971
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Bjärred, Sweden
 42 
Roony Bardghji
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Roony Bardghji
0
Birthdate: November 15, 2005
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kuwait City, Kuwait
 43 
Kristoffer Olsson
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Midfielder)
Kristoffer Olsson
1
Birthdate: June 30, 1995
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Norrköping, Sweden
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Martin Dahlin
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Martin Dahlin
1
Birthdate: April 16, 1968
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Uddevalla, Sweden
 45 
Pontus Wernbloom
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Pontus Wernbloom
2
Birthdate: June 25, 1986
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kungälv, Sweden
 46 
Kristoffer Nordfeldt
(Swedish Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Kristoffer Nordfeldt
2
Birthdate: June 23, 1989
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
 47 
Thomas Ravelli
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Goalkeeper)
Thomas Ravelli
1
Birthdate: August 13, 1959
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Vimmerby, Sweden
 48 
Kennet Andersson
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
Kennet Andersson
1
Birthdate: October 6, 1967
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Eskilstuna, Sweden
 49 
Jonatan Johansson
(Finnish Football Coach and Former Football Forward)
Jonatan Johansson
0
Birthdate: August 16, 1975
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
 50 
Anders Limpar
(Swedish Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Anders Limpar
1
Birthdate: September 24, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Solna, Sweden