Emil Forsberg

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Infobox football biography Emil Peter Forsberg (Script error: No such module "IPA".; born 23 October 1991) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls and the Sweden national team.

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.

Club career

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Forsberg playing for GIF Sundsvall in 2011.

GIF Sundsvall

Born in Sundsvall, Forsberg started his career with his home-town team and joined the first team squad in 2009 when the club was playing in Sweden's second tier of football, Superettan. He went on to play several matches for Sundsvall in his first season. For his second season at the club he had become a regular in the starting eleven at Sundsvall and played 30 out of 30 matches for the 2010 season. Forsberg had started to produce goals during his second season at the club but raised his performance for the 2011 season when he scored 11 goals in 27 matches as Sundsvall were promoted to Sweden's first tier of football, Allsvenskan. For his first season in Allsvenskan Forsberg played 21 matches out of 30 and scored 6 goals, however Sundsvall were relegated to Superettan once again after losing the relegation play-offs against Halmstads BK.

Malmö FF

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Forsberg preparing to take a penalty kick for RB Leipzig.
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Forsberg playing for Sweden in 2019.

On 10 December 2012, Forsberg was presented as a Malmö player. He joined the club on 1 January 2013 when the transfer window opened in Sweden. Forsberg signed a four-year contract lasting until the end of the 2016 season.[1] His first season at the club proved to be a success as he played 28 matches out of 30 and scored five goals for the club as they won the league title. He also played all matches for the club during the qualification stage for the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League and scored two goals. During Malmö FF's successful 2014 season Forsberg made 29 league appearances, scoring 14 goals and thus being an important part in the team that defended the league title. He also participated in all of the club's matches in the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League campaign in which Malmö FF qualified for the group stage. As recognition of Forsberg's feats during the season he won the award for Allsvenskan Midfielder of the year.[2] He was also nominated for Swedish midfielder of the year at Fotbollsgalan.[3]

RB Leipzig

In January 2015, Forsberg joined German second league side RB Leipzig on a three-and-a-half-year deal.[4] In February 2016, he extended his contract until 2021.[5] During the 2015–16 season Forsberg was voted the best player in 2. Bundesliga and in January 2016 Liverpool were reportedly eyeing Forsberg.[6] In round three of 2016–17 Bundesliga Forsberg was named player of the round by Kicker. At the end of the 2016–17 season, Forsberg finished off as the highest assister in the Bundesliga and top 5 leagues in Europe with 22 assists,[7] and made the Bundesliga team of the season.[8] On 13 September 2017, Forsberg scored RB Leipzig's first ever Champions League goal in their first match ever in a 1–1 draw against Monaco.[9]

In the 2019–20 season, he scored a brace in the stoppage time in a 2–2 draw against Benfica, to secure a place for RB Leipzig in the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League knockout phase,[10] where they managed to reach the semi-finals until they lost to Paris Saint-Germain.[11] On 4 November 2020, Forsberg scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League, to be his club's first victory against the latter.[12] On 24 February 2022, he scored a penalty in the 89th minute to secure a 3–1 away victory over Real Sociedad during the Europa League knockout round play-offs, which marked the 1000th goal in club's history.[13]

In his final home match for Leipzig on 16 December 2023, Forsberg came off the bench and scored the game winner and assisted another goal in a 3–1 victory over Hoffenheim.[14] Forsberg was received by fans with banners in the crowds paying homage to their departing player.[15] He made his final appearance for the club three days later in a 1–1 draw with Werder Bremen. He captained the side and provided the assist for Loïs Openda's goal.

New York Red Bulls

On 16 December 2023, Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls announced that Forsberg would join the club in 2024, signing a contract until 2026, with an option for a further year.[16] On 25 February 2024, Forsberg made his debut for New York, appearing as a starter in the opening match of the season, a 0–0 draw against Nashville SC.[17] On 9 March 2024, Forsberg scored his first goal for New York and assisted another, in a 2–1 victory over FC Dallas.[18] On 29 May 2024, Forsberg scored two goals for New York in a 3–1 victory over Charlotte FC.[19]

International career

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Forsberg playing for Sweden in 2015.

Early career

Having previously played for the Sweden under-19 team, Emil Forsberg made his senior international debut for the Sweden national team in a 2–1 friendly win over Moldova on 17 January 2014.[20]

UEFA Euro 2016

He made his competitive debut in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Liechtenstein on 12 October 2014.[21] He scored his first international goal for Sweden in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying play-offs against Denmark, helping Sweden beat the Danes 4–3 on aggregate and qualify for Euro 2016.[22] Forsberg played in all three games for Sweden at Euro 2016 as Sweden was eliminated in the group stage.[23]

2018 FIFA World Cup

In May 2018, he was named in Sweden's 23 man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.[24] On 3 July 2018 in a round of 16 tie between Sweden and Switzerland Forsberg scored the winner for Sweden to send them into the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in almost a quarter of a century.[25]

UEFA Euro 2020

Forsberg was included in Sweden's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.[26] Forsberg scored four goals in the tournament, and hit both the crossbar and the post in the Round of 16 game against Ukraine when Sweden lost 2–1 after extra-time, for his performances, he received praise as one of the best players in the tournament.[27][28] He is the only Swedish player to have scored four goals in a UEFA European Championship, beating Tomas Brolin's (in 1992) and Henrik Larsson's (in 2004) previous record of three goals.[29]

Personal life

Emil Forsberg is the son of former GIF Sundsvall player Leif Forsberg, and grandson of Lennart Forsberg who also played for GIF Sundsvall.[30] On 17 July 2016, Forsberg married Shanga Hussain, who is a former footballer. The couple live in Leipzig,[31][32] having first met in Sundsvall.[32] They own a dog, Roffe, who is a golden retriever.[32] They had their first child in August 2018.[33]

Forsberg has named Dutch winger Ryan Babel as a player he has looked up to.[34]

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cupTemplate:Efn Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
GIF Sundsvall 2009[35][36] Superettan 19 1 1 0 — — 20 1
2010[35][36] Superettan 30 6 2 0 — 2Template:Efn 0 34 6
2011[35][36] Superettan 27 11 2 3 — — 29 14
2012[35][36] Allsvenskan 21 6 1 0 — 1Template:Efn 0 23 6
Total 97 24 6 3 — 3 0 106 27
Medskogsbrons BK (loan) 2009[37] Division 3 Mellersta Norrland 3 2 0 0 — — 3 2
Malmö FF 2013[35][36] Allsvenskan 28 5 4 0 6Template:Efn 2 1Template:Efn 2 39 9
2014[35][36] Allsvenskan 29 14 5 2 12Template:Efn 2 1Template:Efn 1 47 19
Total 57 19 9 2 18 4 2 3 86 28
RB Leipzig 2014–15[38] 2. Bundesliga 14 0 1 0 — — 15 0
2015–16[39] 2. Bundesliga 32 8 1 0 — — 33 8
2016–17[40] Bundesliga 30 8 1 0 — — 31 8
2017–18[41] Bundesliga 21 2 1 1 11Template:Efn 2 — 33 5
2018–19[42] Bundesliga 20 4 4 2 5Template:Efn 1 — 29 7
2019–20[43] Bundesliga 22 5 1 1 9Template:Efn 4 — 32 10
2020–21[44] Bundesliga 29 7 5 1 7Template:Efn 1 — 41 9
2021–22[45] Bundesliga 31 6 5 1 10Template:Efn 4 — 46 11
2022–23[46] Bundesliga 30 6 4 2 8Template:Efn 1 1Template:Efn 0 43 9
2023–24[47] Bundesliga 14 2 1 1 6Template:Efn 1 1Template:Efn 0 22 4
Total 243 48 24 9 56 14 2 0 325 71
New York Red Bulls 2024[35][36] Major League Soccer 19 9 — — 5Template:Efn 1 24 10
2025[35][36] Major League Soccer 18 5 2 1 — 0 0 20 6
Total 37 14 2 1 — 5 1 44 16
Career total 437 107 41 15 74 18 12 4 564 144

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International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Sweden 2014 5 0
2015 8 1
2016 11 2
2017 9 3
2018 9 1
2019 7 1
2020 5 0
2021 14 7
2022 10 4
2023 8 2
2024 4 0
Total 90 21
Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first[48]
List of international goals scored by Emil Forsberg
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1. 14 November 2015 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden File:Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark 1–0 2–1 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying [49]
2. 5 June 2016 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden File:Flag of Wales (1959–present).svg Wales 1–0 3–0 Friendly [50]
3. 11 November 2016 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France File:Flag of France (lighter variant).svg France 1–0 1–2 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification [51]
4. 25 March 2017 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden File:Flag of Belarus.svg Belarus 1–0 4–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification [52]
5. 2–0
6. 3 September 2017 Borisov Arena, Barysaw, Belarus File:Flag of Belarus.svg Belarus 1–0 4–0 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification [53]
7. 3 July 2018 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 1–0 1–0 2018 FIFA World Cup [54]
8. 8 September 2019 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway 1–1 1–1 UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying [55]
9. 5 June 2021 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden File:Flag of Armenia.svg Armenia 1–0 3–1 Friendly [56]
10. 18 June 2021 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia File:Flag of Slovakia.svg Slovakia 1–0 1–0 UEFA Euro 2020 [57]
11. 23 June 2021 Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia File:Flag of Poland.svg Poland 1–0 3–2 UEFA Euro 2020 [58]
12. 2–0
13. 29 June 2021 Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland File:Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine 1–1 1–2 Template:Aet UEFA Euro 2020 [59]
14. 9 October 2021 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden Template:Country data KOS 1–0 3–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification [60]
15. 12 October 2021 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden File:Flag of Greece.svg Greece 1–0 2–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification [61]
16. 2 June 2022 Stožice Stadium, Ljubljana, Slovenia File:Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia 1–0 2–0 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B [62]
17. 12 June 2022 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway 1–2 2–3 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B [63]
18. 27 September 2022 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden File:Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia 1–1 1–1 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B [64]
19. 19 November 2022 Stadion, Malmö, Sweden File:Flag of Algeria.svg Algeria 1–0 2–0 Friendly [65]
20. 27 March 2023 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden File:Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Azerbaijan 1–0 5–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying [66]
21. 19 November 2023 Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden File:Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia 2–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying [67]

Honours

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Forsberg playing for Malmö FF in 2013.

Malmö FF

RB Leipzig

New York Red Bulls

Individual

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