Complete Guide to Swedish Football Players: Profiles, Stats, Transfers, Injuries & Net Worth

The Swedish football players have built a reputation in the world of football for their discipline, composure, and tactical awareness. From legends like Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the rising superstars like Viktor Gyokeres, the footballers of this small European country have been leaving their dominant footprints across the tournaments. At Sportsdunia, you will get a complete guide to all these stars, including all Swedish football players in the Premier League.
If you are a football fan and want to know all about the famous Swedish football players, then Sportsdunia is the ultimate platform for you, where we cover player profiles with detailed information about their journeys to fame, early life and family, career stats, net worth, transfer updates, and injury news. Apart from recording these players' comprehensive stats such as goals, assists, and xG, we also track transfer rumours, injury updates, and title achievements. If you are curious about the financial side and personal life of the game, we also explore each player's net worth, salary details, and private affairs. Overall, this platform is your overall destination to know everything about the Swedish football players. 

Swedish Football Players: All Features

Europe has produced some of the most iconic footballers in history, and the best Swedish football players are the prized jewels who have been carrying their country's legacy for years. Below is the list of the finest 10 of this football-playing nation.

Player NamePositionMajor ClubsYears Active / EraKey / Notable AchievementsTotal Appearances
Zlatan IbrahimovićForwardAjax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Milan, PSG, Man United, LA Galaxy1999–202330+ trophies, Sweden’s all-time top scorer (62 goals), 560+ career goals, 4× Serie A POTY1000+
Henrik LarssonForwardCeltic, Barcelona, Manchester United1989–2009Champions League 2006, 3× Scottish League winner, 300+ career goals, Sweden icon900+
Gunnar NordahlStrikerIFK Norrköping, AC Milan1937–19585× Serie A top scorer, 2× Serie A champion, 442 goals in 504 games500+
Fredrik LjungbergMidfielder/WingerArsenal, West Ham, Seattle Sounders1994–20122× Premier League, FA Cup winner, part of Arsenal “Invincibles” (2003–04)600+
Nils LiedholmMidfielderAC Milan1943–19612× Serie A champion, Olympic gold (1948), World Cup finalist (1958)500+
Kurt HamrinWingerFiorentina, AC Milan1949–1972Serie A, 2× European Cup, 269 goals in Italy, World Cup finalist (1958)800+
Tomas BrolinForward/MidfielderParma, Leeds United1984–1998UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, UEFA Cup with Parma, 1994 World Cup Bronze with Sweden400+
Patrik AnderssonDefenderBayern Munich, Barcelona, Malmö FF1989–2005Champions League 2001, 5× Bundesliga titles, 96 caps for Sweden450+
Glenn HysénDefenderIFK Göteborg, Fiorentina, Liverpool1978–19942× UEFA Cup (Göteborg), English champion 1990 with Liverpool, 68 Sweden caps500+
Anders SvenssonMidfielderElfsborg, Southampton1992–2015Sweden’s most capped player (148 caps), 40+ international goals, key Premier League career700+

Famous Swedish Football Players: Women

From powerful strikers to great defenders, Sweden has been home to some of the finest women players in the world. These players have left their mark beyond the boundaries of Europe in different Leagues and global tournaments. Here is the list of the best five Swedish football players in the female category.

Player NamePositionMajor ClubsYears Active / EraKey / Notable AchievementsTotal Appearances
Lotta SchelinForwardLyon, FC Rosengård2001–2017Sweden’s all-time top scorer (88 goals), 3× UEFA Women’s Champions League180+ (Sweden)
Kosovare AsllaniForward/MidfieldPSG, Man City, Real Madrid, AC Milan2007–presentKey player at 4 World Cups & 4 Olympics, 40+ international goals180+ (Sweden)
Caroline SegerMidfielderRosengård, Lyon, PSG1998–presentSweden’s most capped player (240+ caps), 800+ career appearances800+ career
Hanna LjungbergForwardUmeå IK1994–200972 goals for Sweden, UEFA Women’s Champions League winner300+ career
Victoria SvenssonForward/MidfieldDjurgårdens IF, Älvsjö AIK1992–20092× Swedish Player of the Year, Sweden’s key playmaker166 (Sweden)

Top 5 Best Swedish Strikers

The best Swedish strikers currently are shining their armour across different leagues in Europe. From Gyokeres and Alexander Isak in the Premier League to Jordan Larsson in the Danish top division, these players have brought a blend of style, aura, skills, and strength in football. 

Player NameCurrent ClubKey / Notable AchievementsGoalsAssists
Viktor GyökeresArsenal2024 Primeira Liga top scorer, Europa League standout90+ club goals40+
Alexander IsakNewcastle UnitedPremier League star, key striker for Sweden60+ club goals20+
Dejan KulusevskiTottenham HotspurVersatile forward, key player in Premier League & for Sweden30+ club goals40+
Robin QuaisonArisReliable Sweden striker, strong Bundesliga past (Mainz)70+ club goals30+
Jordan LarssonFC CopenhagenSon of Henrik Larsson, consistent performer in Europe60+ club goals25+

Top 5 Best Swedish Defenders

Below is the list of the five best Swedish defenders currently.

Player NameCurrent ClubClean SheetsInterceptionsTackles Won
Victor LindelöfManchester United70+400+300+
Ludwig AugustinssonAnderlecht (on loan)50+350+250+
Emil KrafthNewcastle United40+300+220+
Pontus JanssonMalmö FF80+450+320+
Gabriel GudmundssonLeeds United30+200+180+

Top 5 Best Swedish Goalkeepers

Below is the list of the best Swedish goalkeepers currently who have been savouring the taste of glory across the globe.

Player NameCurrent ClubClean SheetsSavesGoals Conceded
Robin OlsenMalmö FF130+900+430+
Karl-Johan JohnssonStrasbourg115+850+400+
Kristoffer NordfeldtAIK100+800+390+
Pontus DahlbergIFK Göteborg65+500+250+
Jacob RinneDjurgårdens IF89615371

Top 5 Best Swedish Midfielders

Here is the list of the top 5 best Swedish midfielders currently in the world.

Player NameCurrent ClubGoalsAssistsTackles WonInterceptions
Dejan KulusevskiTottenham Hotspur3545300180
Emil ForsbergNew York Red Bulls11090252191
Mattias SvanbergVfL Wolfsburg2530411246
Kristoffer OlssonIK Sleipner2040380278
Albin EkdalDjurgårdens IF4031441319

Swedish Football Players in Premier League

In the history of the Premier League, it has been blessed with the presence of several talented Swedish football players. From solid defenders to creative midfielders, many of them have left a lasting impact on English football off the back of their creativity, leadership qualities, technicality, and consistency. Below is the list of the top 10 Swedish football players in Premier League history.

Player NamePremier League Club(s)PositionDurationNotable Contributions / AchievementsTotal Appearances
Zlatan IbrahimovićManchester UnitedForward2016–201828 goals in all comps (2016/17), Europa League & League Cup winner33
Freddie LjungbergArsenal, West HamMidfielder/Winger1998–2009Key part of Arsenal’s Invincibles (2003/04), 2× Premier League titles241
Olof MellbergAston VillaDefender2001–2008Club captain, highly respected centre-back232
Sebastian LarssonArsenal, Birmingham, SunderlandMidfielder2001–2017Set-piece specialist, helped Sunderland maintain PL status282
Henrik LarssonManchester United (loan)Forward2007Short but influential loan spell, scored crucial goals7
Andreas IsakssonManchester CityGoalkeeper2006–2008Sweden’s No.1 keeper during his spell, reliable back-up for City19
Pontus JanssonLeeds United, BrentfordDefender2019–2023Helped Brentford to promotion and PL survival70+
Jesper BlomqvistManchester United, EvertonMidfielder/Winger1998–2001Part of Manchester United’s 1999 treble-winning squad25
Martin OlssonBlackburn Rovers, Norwich, SwanseaDefender2007–2017Over 200 PL appearances, consistent left-back228
Viktor Gyökeres*Arsenal (linked, from Sporting CP)Forward2025–presentCurrent Swedish star, Primeira Liga top scorer, set for PL impact3+