16 Facts About Marcus Danielson

Marcus Andreas Danielson was born on 8 April 1989 and is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Allsvenskan club Djurgardens IF.

Marcus Danielson gained considerably more playing time at Vasteras SK and by the 2010 league season he was integral part of the team that won the division title and promotion into the Superettan.

On 8 February 2012, Marcus Danielson transferred to newly promoted top tier club GIF Sundsvall for the start of the 2012 Allsvenskan.

Marcus Danielson remained at the club, which finished runners-up in the 2014 Superettan and were promoted back into Allsvenskan.

On 12 February 2018, Marcus Danielson signed for top tier club Djurgardens IF.

Marcus Danielson made his league debut in the first game of the campaign on 1 April 2018 against Ostersunds FK, scoring the only goal of the game.

Marcus Danielson played in 27 games and was selected as the league's Most Valuable Player when Djurgarden won the 2019 Allsvenskan.

On 28 February 2020 Marcus Danielson became Djurgarden's most expensive outbound transfer ever, when he was sold to the Chinese club Dalian Professional for more than 50 million SEK.

Marcus Danielson represented the Sweden U17 and U19 teams a total of 5 times between 2006 and 2007.

On 7 October 2019, Marcus Danielson was called up by to the Sweden national team squad for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying games against Malta and Spain as a replacement for the injured central defender Pontus Jansson.

Marcus Danielson scored his third international goal in a friendly with Armenia on 5 June 2021.

Marcus Danielson was named in Sweden's UEFA Euro 2020 squad in May 2021, and started in all three group stage games alongside Victor Lindelof as a centre back.

On 29 June 2021, Marcus Danielson was sent off in the Round of 16 game against Ukraine following a foul on Artem Besyedin as Sweden was eliminated in extra-time.

Marcus Danielson played in five 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying games as Sweden failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after losing to Poland in the UEFA second round Path A final on 29 March 2022.

On 12 May 2022, Marcus Danielson announced his retirement from the national team.

Marcus Danielson won a total of 19 caps and scored 3 goals for Sweden.