14 Facts About Pontus Wernbloom

Pontus Wernbloom quickly made a name for himself with his hard tackles, fighting spirit and generally fearless playing style.

When Hakan Mild retired after the 2005 season, Wernbloom secured a place in the starting line-up.

When striker Marcus Berg left to play for FC Groningen in the summer of 2007, Pontus Wernbloom switched to forward and was able to be a starter .

In January 2012, Pontus Wernbloom left AZ for signing a long-term contract with the Russian top club CSKA Moscow.

Pontus Wernbloom left CSKA Moscow after a six-year spell with the Russian team.

On 16 August 2018, Pontus Wernbloom arrived in Thessaloniki to agree on personal terms with Greek club PAOK FC.

On 17 December 2018, Pontus Wernbloom was unlucky in the away game against Levadiakos, as he suffered a ruptured achilles tendon and would stay out of the action for several months, meaning PAOK would be without a key player as they look to win their first league title since 1985.

On 21 August 2020, Pontus Wernbloom signed a contract with IFK Goteborg until the end of the 2021 Allsvenskan season.

Pontus Wernbloom announced his immediate retirement from professional football on 14 July 2021, citing injury problems.

Pontus Wernbloom debuted for the Sweden under-21 side in 2006, scoring a goal in the 12th minute of the match.

Pontus Wernbloom retired from international duty following UEFA Euro 2016.

Pontus Wernbloom won 51 caps for Sweden, representing his country at UEFA Euro 2012 and 2016.

Pontus Wernbloom married girlfriend Nina in 2010 who gave birth to their son Mille the following year.

Pontus Wernbloom openly took a stance against Sweden Democrats prior to the 2010 Swedish general election, and stated his support for social democracy in Aftonbladet.