12 Facts About Alexander Farnerud

Alexander Hans Christian Farnerud was born on 1 May 1984 and is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as attacking midfielder.

On 15 November 2003, Alexander Farnerud was bought by France's Strasbourg, being an automatic first-choice in his two-and-a-half-year spell.

Alexander Farnerud was used sporadically over the course of two Bundesliga campaigns, appearing nine times for the 2007 champions.

On 18 January 2011, Alexander Farnerud changed clubs and countries again, joining Young Boys from Switzerland for an undisclosed fee until 2014.

On 9 August 2016, Alexander Farnerud returned to his native country, signing a long-term deal with BK Hacken and re-joining his childhood friend Rasmus Lindgren at his new club.

Alexander Farnerud played 11 matches and scored three goals in his debut campaign, and went to provide eight assists during his spell before attracting a serious knee injury in a fixture against IK Sirius on 22 July 2017; due to his recurrent physical ailments, he chose to leave by mutual consent in November.

In October 2018, Alexander Farnerud joined Helsingborgs IF ahead of the upcoming season.

In July 2021, Alexander Farnerud signed with Swiss Promotion League side FC Chiasso on a one-year contract.

Alexander Farnerud announced his retirement from professional football in June 2022, having played 14 games and scored 1 goal for the club.

On 21 March 2015, after more than five years of absence, Alexander Farnerud was called by manager Erik Hamren for a Euro 2016 qualifier against Moldova and a friendly with Iran.

Alexander Farnerud won a total of eight caps and scored two goals during his time with the national team.

Alexander Farnerud too was a midfielder and a Swedish international before retiring in 2013.