Emil Forsberg
Emil Peter Forsberg
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Who is this?
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
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Sundsvall
- •Citizenship: Sweden
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
- •Spouse: Shanga Forsberg
What happened recently
Zlatan Ibrahimović, Freddie Ljungberg, Henrik Larsson, Emil Forsberg: Who are Sweden's top UEFA Champions League performers?
Red Bulls’ Emil Forsberg called back into Sweden side in hopes of saving thin 2026 World Cup hopes
Emil Forsberg Named to Sweden’s Men’s National Team Roster for November World Cup Qualifiers
EXCLUSIVE: Emil Forsberg talks Red Bulls’ urgency in playoff push, derby vs. NYCFC Saturday
MATCH RECAP, pres. by Provident Bank: Emil Forsberg Scores Free Kick at the Death to lift RBNY to Victory in Leagues Cup Opener
Emil Forsberg scores in each half to guide Red Bulls to 2-1 victory over Toronto
Arsenal's teenagers impress, Emil Forsberg chats Red Bulls’ 2024 season & Cucho Hernandez heads to Spain!
Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg accused by wife of ‘ghosting’ family after move to New York
Emil Forsberg ‘desperately’ wants to help Red Bulls win first MLS Cup after transfer
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