Fredrik Ljungberg
Personal information
Full name	Karl Fredrik Ljungberg
Date of birth	April 16, 1977 (1977-04-16) (age 31)
Place of birth	Vittsjö, Sweden
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position	Winger
Club information
Current club	West Ham United
Number	7
Youth clubs
	Halmstads BK
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1994–1998 1998–2007 2007–	Halmstads BK Arsenal West Ham United	079 (10) 216 (46) 025 0(2)
National team2
1998–	Sweden	063 (13)
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Karl Fredrik "Freddie" Ljungberg (IPA: [ˈfreːdrɪk ˈjɵŋˌbærj]) (born 16 April 1977 in Vittsjö, Hässleholm) is a Swedish footballer who currently plays for English club West Ham United. is the 106th day of the year (107th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Hässleholm is a municipality and town in Scania in southernmost Sweden. ... Soccer redirects here. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Current season West Ham United Football Club is an English football club based in Upton Park, London Borough of Newham, East London, and have played their home matches at the 35,303 capacity Boleyn Ground stadium since 1904. ...

Ljungberg normally plays as a winger, either on his preferred right side or occasionally on the left. He is the captain of the Swedish national team. For the Australian Rules position, see Midfielder (Australian Rules). ... First international Sweden 11 - 3 Norway (Gothenburg, Sweden; 12 July 1908) Biggest win Sweden 12 - 0 Latvia (Stockholm, Sweden; 29 May 1927) Biggest defeat England Amateur 12 - 1 Sweden (London, England; 20 October 1908) World Cup Appearances 11 (First in 1934) Best result Runners-up, 1958 European Championship Appearances 3...

Club career

Early career

Ljungberg joined Halmstad in Sweden as a youth player at the age of five. He played several other sports including ice hockey and handball for which he was called up to the national squad. He made his senior debut for Halmstad on 23 October 1994 in the Swedish First Division against AIK. He went on to make 139 appearances and score 16 goals for the club. He won both the Swedish Cup and League title with the club. Halmstads BK, or just Halmstad, is a Swedish football club located in Halmstad. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ... Handball is the name of several different sports: Team handball, or Olympic/European Handball is a game somewhat similar to association football, but the ball is played with the hand, not the foot. ... is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... AIK is a Swedish sports club based in Solna, north of Stockholm. ...

Arsenal

Ljungberg was signed by Arsenal in 1998 for £3 million. Arsenal's manager, Arsène Wenger, took the unusual step of authorising the signing of Ljungberg after watching him play for Sweden in their defeat of England on television, without seeing him play live. The match confirmed to Wenger that Ljungberg would cope against English opponents. Ljungberg passed the test without difficulty and made a sensational debut after coming on as a substitute scoring against rival club Manchester United. Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Arsène Wenger OBE (born October 22, 1949 in Strasbourg) is a French football manager. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... MUFC redirects here. ...

Some of Ljungberg's best form came in the second half of the 2001-02 season, when Arsenal won their second Premiership and FA Cup double. Following a knee injury to Robert Pirès, Ljungberg came in and scored in most of Arsenal's remaining games, including a stunning finish in the FA Cup final against Chelsea. He endeared himself to Arsenal supporters by having a bright red stripe in his hair. The 2001-2002 season was the 122nd season of competitive football in England. ... For the Scottish equivalent see Scottish Premier League The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays Premiership in England and the Barclays English Premier League or just simply The EPL internationally) is a league competition for football clubs located at the top of the English football league system... This article is about the English FA Cup. ... The Double is a term in football, which refers to winning a countrys top division and its main cup competition in the same season. ... Robert Emmanuel Pirès (born October 29, 1973 in Reims, France) is a French international football player, of Portuguese and Asturian descent. ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ...

Ljungberg was the first player to score a goal at an FA Cup final outside England, when he found the net against Liverpool in 2001 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. A year later, against Chelsea, he became the first player to score an FA Cup final goal indoors at the same venue with the roof closed. This article is about the English FA Cup. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The Millennium Stadium (Welsh: Stadiwm y Mileniwm), is the national stadium of Wales, located in the capital Cardiff, and is used primarily for rugby union and football home internationals. ... This article is about the capital city of Wales. ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... This article is about the English FA Cup. ...

Ljungberg, closest to the camera, in a match between Arsenal and Middlesborough, September 2006.

He is most comfortable on either wing in midfield, though he can also play centrally in a 4-5-1 formation or as a second striker. Ljungberg became a regular in Arsenal's starting lineup following the departure of Emmanuel Petit and Marc Overmars in the summer of 2000. He has had to fight with constant injury problems and occasionally severe bouts with migraines; in 2005 a mysterious persistent hip injury led to fears he may have contracted cancer, which were unfounded. It transpired that he was suffering from blood poisoning caused by his large tattoos.^[1] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 477 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (528 × 663 pixel, file size: 221 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 477 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (528 × 663 pixel, file size: 221 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Middlesbrough Football Club (commonly known as Boro) are an English football club based in Middlesbrough. ... A second striker is a player in football that plays just behind the main striker. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Marc Overmars (born March 29, 1973 in Emst) is a former Dutch football player. ...

Despite a persistent ankle injury Ljungberg played for Arsenal in the 2-1 defeat by Barcelona in the Champions League Final in Paris on May 17, 2006. Wikinews has related news: 2007/08 UEFA Champions League: Manchester United vs. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

It was speculated in January 2007 that Ljungberg was being forced to leave Arsenal, after bosses became tired of a run of injuries restricting his play. Though it was suggested he could make a move to West Ham, later these speculations proved to be untrue. "Ljungberg still has a lot to offer to Arsenal," Arsene Wenger said, on July 13, at a Blackburn Rovers pre-match press-conference, stressing the fact that Ljungberg will stay at Arsenal until the end of his contract in 2009.^[2][3] However, Ljungberg did indeed leave Arsenal before the end of his contract, making the move to West Ham in 2007. Arsenal F.C. (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) is a north London football team founded in 1886. ... Current season West Ham United Football Club is an English football club based in Upton Park, London Borough of Newham, East London, and have played their home matches at the 35,303 capacity Boleyn Ground stadium since 1904. ... Blackburn Rovers is an English Premier League football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. ...

Ljungberg came back after a long pending injury in a FA Cup match against Bolton Wanderers, scoring a goal thirteen minutes before the end of extra time, earning Arsenal a place in the fifth-round tie of the FA Cup against Blackburn Rovers. This article is about the English FA Cup. ... Bolton Wanderers F.C. is an English professional football club. ... Blackburn Rovers is an English Premier League football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. ...

West Ham United

On July 23, 2007, Ljungberg joined West Ham United on a four-year contract for a fee that could rise to £3 million.^[4] West Ham United are only the second English professional club of Ljungberg's career. Ljungberg made his West Ham United debut in the 2-0 home defeat by Manchester City on August 11, 2007 a game in which he was also captain. He scored his first league goal for West Ham against Birmingham City on February 9, 2008.^[5] His first season with West Ham was ended on 26 April 2008 when Newcastle United defender, Steven Taylor, landed on him breaking one of his ribs.^[6] is the 204th day of the year (205th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Current season West Ham United Football Club is an English football club based in Upton Park, London Borough of Newham, East London, and have played their home matches at the 35,303 capacity Boleyn Ground stadium since 1904. ... Current season West Ham United Football Club is an English football club based in Upton Park, London Borough of Newham, East London, and have played their home matches at the 35,303 capacity Boleyn Ground stadium since 1904. ... is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Birmingham City Football Club are an English professional football club based in the city of Birmingham. ... is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 116th day of the year (117th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Australian club, see Newcastle United Jets. ... Steven Vincent Taylor (born January 23, 1986 in Greenwich, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Newcastle United. ...

International career

Ljungberg represented Sweden at U21 level. He received his first full cap for Sweden on January 24, 1998 against the USA. He has represented his country at Euro 2000, World Cup 2002, Euro 2004 and World Cup 2006, where his 13th goal for Sweden came in the 89th minute of the match against Paraguay. A cap is an appearance for a select team, such as a school, county or international team in sports. ... is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... First International Unofficial: USA 0 - 1 Canada (Newark, USA; November 28, 1885) Official: Sweden 2 - 3 USA (Stockholm, Sweden; August 20, 1916) Largest win USA 8 - 1 Cayman Islands (Mission Viejo, USA; November 14, 1993) USA 7 - 0 El Salvador (Los Angeles, USA; December 5, 1993) USA 7 - 0 Barbados... The 2000 UEFA European Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th edition of the UEFA European Championship, a competition between the national football teams of Europe held every four years and organised by UEFA, footballs governing body in Europe. ... 2002 World Cup redirects here. ... Euro 2004 Logo The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly called Euro 2004, was held in Portugal between 12 June and 4 July 2004. ... 2006 World Cup redirects here. ...

As of August 8, 2006, Ljungberg is captain of the Swedish national football team, taking over after Olof Mellberg. is the 220th day of the year (221st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Erik Olof Mellberg (IPA: ) (born September 3, 1977 in Amnehärad, Gullspång) is a Swedish football player who currently plays club football for Aston Villa. ...

Career statistics

With Arsenal

As of April 23, 2007

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With West Ham United

As of May 1, 2008

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Awards

Ljungberg receiving the Guldbollen award, 2006.

• 1998 Swedish FA prizes for "Best Midfielder of the year"
• 1998 Swedish FA prizes for "People's player of the year"
• 1998 Nominated for the Sexiest Men in the World
• 1998 6th in the Swedish handsome men contest
• 2000 Arsenal FC Player of the Month (January and February)
• 2000 Arsenal FC Dreamcast Player of the Season competition came 2nd
• 2000 AFCi Awards "Most Improved Arsenal Player" for the 1999–2000 season
• 2000 2nd in AFCi Awards "Arsenal Player of the Season"
• 2002 Winner of Guldbollen, the award for the best Swedish footballer of the year
• 2006 Winner of Guldbollen, the award for the best Swedish footballer of the year

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Honours

With Halmstad

• Swedish Cup Winner: 1995
• Swedish League Winner: 1997

With Arsenal

• Community Shield: 1999
• FA Premier League Winner: 2001-02, 2003-04
• FA Cup: 2002, 2003, 2005

References

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External links

• FootballDatabase Fredrik Ljungberg's profile and stats
• Fredrik Ljungberg career stats at Soccerbase
• Goal.com profile
• The Wonderful World of West Ham United statistics

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v • d • e Sweden squad - 2006 FIFA World Cup 1 Isaksson • 2 Nilsson • 3 Mellberg • 4 Lučić • 5 Edman • 6 Linderoth • 7 Alexandersson • 8 A. Svensson • 9 Ljungberg • 10 Ibrahimović • 11 Larsson • 12 Alvbåge • 13 Hansson • 14 Stenman • 15 K. Svensson • 16 Källström • 17 Elmander • 18 Jonson • 19 Andersson • 20 Allbäck • 21 Wilhelmsson • 22 Rosenberg • 23 Shaaban • Coach: Lagerbäck