21 Facts About Emil Forsberg

Emil Forsberg has been voted the Swedish Midfielder of the Year four times.

Emil Forsberg was a member of the Sweden squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2016 and 2020, the latter of which he scored four goals in four games.

Emil Forsberg is known for his quick, effective passing style, and is a creative playmaker renowned for his ability to create chances and assists.

Emil Forsberg went on to play several matches for Sundsvall in his first season.

Emil 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.

On 10 December 2012, Emil Forsberg was presented as a Malmo player.

Emil Forsberg joined the club on 1 January 2013 when the transfer window opened in Sweden.

Emil Forsberg signed a four-year contract lasting until the end of the 2016 season.

Emil Forsberg was nominated for Swedish midfielder of the year at Fotbollsgalan.

In January 2015, Emil Forsberg joined German second league side RB Leipzig on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Emil Forsberg was received by fans with banners in the crowds paying homage to their departing player.

Emil Forsberg captained the side and provided the assist for Lois Openda's goal.

On 16 December 2023, Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls announced that Emil Forsberg would join the club in 2024, signing a contract until 2026, with an option for a further year.

Emil Forsberg made his competitive debut in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Liechtenstein on 12 October 2014.

Emil Forsberg played in all three games for Sweden at Euro 2016 as Sweden was eliminated in the group stage.

On 3 July 2018 in a round of 16 tie between Sweden and Switzerland Emil 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.

Emil Forsberg was included in Sweden's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.

Emil Forsberg is the only Swedish player to have scored four goals in a UEFA European Championship, beating Tomas Brolin's and Henrik Larsson's previous record of three goals.

Emil Forsberg is the son of former GIF Sundsvall player Leif Forsberg, and grandson of Lennart Forsberg who played for GIF Sundsvall.

On 17 July 2016, Emil Forsberg married Shanga Hussain, who is a former footballer.

Emil Forsberg has named Dutch winger Ryan Babel as a player he has looked up to.