Emil Forsberg
Emil Peter Forsberg
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Emil Peter Forsberg (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈěːmɪl ˈfɔ̂ʂːbærj]; born 23 October 1991) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls and the Sweden national team. He previously played for GIF Sundsvall, Malmö FF and RB Leipzig. Forsberg was awarded Guldbollen in 2021 as Sweden's best footballer of the year. He has also been voted the Swedish Midfielder of the Year four times (2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021). He was a member of the Sweden squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and also represented his country at UEFA Euro 2016 and 2020, the latter of which he scored four goals in four games. He is known for his quick, effective passing style, and is a creative playmaker renowned for his ability to create chances and assists.
Career
- 1991Born
- 2009Joined GIF Sundsvall
- 2009Joined Sweden national under-19 football team
- 2013Joined Malmö FF
- 2014Joined Sweden men's national football team
- 2015Joined RB Leipzig
- 2021Won Guldbollen
- 2024Joined Red Bull New York
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- •Place of birth: Sundsvall
- •Citizenship: Sweden
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
- •Spouse: Shanga Forsberg
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