21 Facts About Johan Elmander

Johan Erik Calvin Elmander is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Johan Elmander started his career as a striker for Swedish clubs but changed to a centre midfielder Holmalunds IF and Orgryte, before making the move to Dutch club Feyenoord at the age of 18, where he continued to be used as a midfielder.

Johan Elmander debuted for the Swedish national team, in a February 2002 friendly match against Greece.

Johan Elmander was called up to represent Sweden at the 2006 World Cup, where he played two games.

Johan Elmander scored 11 goals in his first season with Toulouse and was nominated as player of the year by his fellow players; the award ultimately went to Lyon winger Florent Malouda.

Johan Elmander signed a three-year deal, wearing the number 9 shirt by manager Gary Megson.

From December 2008 to September 2009, Johan Elmander went on a nine-month goal drought, which ended during the League Cup fixture against West Ham United as he scored in extra-time.

In total, Johan Elmander made 92 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 18 goals; 11 appearances in the FA Cup, scoring three goals; and five appearances in the League Cup, scoring once.

On 27 May 2011, Johan Elmander arrived in Turkey on his birthday, and on 30 May 2011, Johan Elmander joined Galatasaray in a three-year deal on a free transfer after his contract expired at Bolton in the same month.

Johan Elmander scored 12 goals in 36 league matches in a season which saw Galatasaray crowned league champions.

Johan Elmander left in August 2013 to join Premier League side Norwich City on a season-long loan.

Johan Elmander returned to England, joining Norwich on a season-long loan.

Johan Elmander made his debut for Norwich against Hull City and scored his first two goals for the club against Bury in the League Cup on 27 August 2013.

Johan Elmander failed to impress during his loan spell at Norwich, though he did win the hearts of many fans with his hard-working performances and eagerness to play.

Johan Elmander was handed the number 11 shirt on his return to the club.

Johan Elmander spent his last season as a professional footballer at Orgryte, scoring 5 goals in 25 appearances in all competitions.

Johan Elmander represented Sweden at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2008, and UEFA Euro 2012.

Johan Elmander retired from the national team in November 2015, having won 85 caps and scored 20 goals.

Johan Elmander has two brothers Peter and Patrik who are former professional footballers.

Johan Elmander was married on 27 December 2007 to highschool sweetheart Amanda Calvin in a lavish ceremony in her home town of Hemsjo, Sweden.

On 18 November 2010, it was announced Johan Elmander's wife had given birth to a baby girl named Lily.