Alexander Farnerud
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alexander Hans Christian Farnerud | ||
Date of birth | 1 May 1984 | ||
Place of birth | Landskrona, Sweden | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
1997–2001 | Landskrona BoIS | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2003 | Landskrona BoIS | 75 | (13) |
2004–2006 |
Strasbourg | 81 | (6) |
2006–2008 | VfB Stuttgart | 20 | (0) |
2006–2008 | → VfB Stuttgart II | 4 | (1) |
2008–2011 | Brøndby IF | 73 | (18) |
2011–2013 | Young Boys | 82 | (16) |
2013–2016 |
Torino | 50 | (5) |
2016–2017 | BK Häcken | 24 | (5) |
2019 | Helsingborgs IF | 19 | (2) |
2020 | IFK Göteborg | 21 | (4) |
2021–2022 | FC Chiasso | 14 | (1) |
Total | 463 | (71) | |
International career | |||
1999–2001 |
Sweden U16 | 21 | (9) |
2001–2002 |
Sweden U19 | 6 | (3) |
2002–2006 |
Sweden U21 | 36 | (12) |
2003–2010 |
Sweden | 8 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 January 2022 |
Alexander Hans Christian Farnerud (born 1 May 1984) is a Swedish former professional
Club career
Landskrona BoIS
Born in Landskrona,[1] Farnerud made his professional debut with Landskrona BoIS. He scored in one of his first Allsvenskan matches, a 2–1 home win against reigning champions Hammarby.[2]
Strasbourg
On 15 November 2003, Farnerud was bought by France's
Stuttgart
Upon Strasbourg's 2006 relegation, Farnerud moved to VfB Stuttgart in Germany, on a four-year deal.[6] He was used sporadically over the course of two Bundesliga campaigns, appearing nine times for the 2007 champions.[7]
Brøndby IF
On 8 July 2008, Farnerud signed with the Danish Superliga club Brøndby.[8]
Young Boys
On 18 January 2011, Farnerud changed clubs and countries again, joining Young Boys from Switzerland for an undisclosed fee until 2014.[9] He made his Super League debut on 13 February in the 4–2 victory over Zürich,[10] and on 16 April he also netted twice for the hosts against Bellinzona (4–0).[11]
Torino
On 18 June 2013, Farnerud was signed by Italian side
After a difficult start to
BK Häcken
On 9 August 2016, Farnerud returned to his native country, signing a long-term deal with BK Häcken[18] and re-joining his childhood friend Rasmus Lindgren at his new club.[19] He played 11 matches and scored three goals in his debut campaign, and went to provide eight assists during his spell before attracting a serious knee injury in a fixture against IK Sirius on 22 July 2017; due to his recurrent physical ailments, he chose to leave by mutual consent in November.[20]
Helsingborg
In October 2018, Farnerud joined Helsingborgs IF ahead of the upcoming season.[21] In January 2020, following his release, he trialled with 3. Liga team SG Sonnenhof Großaspach.[22]
IFK Göteborg
On 14 May 2020, Farnerud signed with
FC Chiasso and retirement
In July 2021, Farnerud signed with Swiss Promotion League side FC Chiasso on a one-year contract.[25][26] He announced his retirement from professional football in June 2022, having played 14 games and scored 1 goal for the club.[27]
International career
Youth
After appearing for all the Swedish national youth teams, Farnerud became a permanent fixture in
Senior
He won his first
On 21 March 2015, after more than five years of absence, Farnerud was called by manager Erik Hamrén for a Euro 2016 qualifier against Moldova and a friendly with Iran.[30]
He won a total of eight caps and scored two goals during his time with the national team.[28]
Personal life
Farnerud's older brother, Pontus, also played professional football. He too was a midfielder and a Swedish international before retiring in 2013.[31][32]
Career statistics
International
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Sweden
|
2003 | 3 | 1 |
2004 | 0 | 0 | |
2005 | 1 | 0 | |
2006 | 0 | 0 | |
2007 | 0 | 0 | |
2008 | 0 | 0 | |
2009 | 2 | 1 | |
2010 | 2 | 0 | |
Total | 8 | 2 |
International goals
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | 20 February 2003 | National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | Thailand | 3–0 | 4–1 | 2003 King's Cup | [33] |
2. | 28 January 2009 | Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, United States | Mexico | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | [34] |
Honours
Stuttgart
Strasbourg
IFK Göteborg
Sweden
References
- ^ "Farnerud, Alexander" (in Swedish). Swedish Football Association. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
- ^ "Sweden round-up: Landskrona stun champions". UEFA. 4 July 2002. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ "Strasbourg swoop for Farnerud". UEFA. 15 November 2003. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ "Strasbourg secure second Farnerud". UEFA. 16 June 2005. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
- ^ a b "Les suédois passés par le championnat de France" [Swedes with spells in the French championship] (in French). Sport 365. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Stuttgart snap up Farnerud". UEFA. 29 May 2006. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Farnerud tysk mästare i Stuttgart". Sydsvenskan (in Swedish). 19 May 2007. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Coerts, Stefan (8 July 2008). "Officielt: Alexander Farnerud til Brøndby" [Official: Alexander Farnerud to Brondby] (in Danish). Bold. Retrieved 8 July 2008.
- ^ "Farnerud klar för Young Boys" [Farnerud signs for Young Boys]. Aftonbladet (in Swedish). 18 January 2011. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ^ "Zürich unterliegt den Young Boys" [Zürich downed by Young Boys] (in German). UEFA. 13 February 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Zürich siegt dank späten Toren" [Zürich win thanks to late goals] (in German). UEFA. 16 April 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ Carminati, Nadia (19 June 2013). "Serie A side Torino announced signing of Alexander Farnerud from Young Boys". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 2 September 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ^ "Toro, preso il jolly svedese Farnerud – A un passo il riscatto di Rodriguez" [Toro, happy Swede Farnerud acquired – Rodriguez return very close]. La Stampa (in Italian). 18 June 2013. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ^ "Parte male la stagione del Toro: eliminato dal Pescara in Coppa" [Toro season starts on the wrong foot: ousted by Pescara in Cup] (in Italian). Torino Today. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Torino-Inter 3–3: Palacio trascina i nerazzurri in 10, Bellomo li beffa al 90'" [Torino-Inter 3–3: Palacio carries the 10 black-and-blue, Bellomo blunder in the 90']. La Repubblica (in Italian). 20 October 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Torino: Farnerud, l'alfiere indispensabile di Ventura" [Torino: Farnerud, Ventura's essential bishop] (in Italian). Calcio Mercato. 13 December 2013. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ^ "Udinese-Torino 0–2. Gol di Farnerud e Immobile" [Udinese-Torino 0–2. Goals by Farnerud and Immobile]. La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). 15 December 2013. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
- ^ "Alexander Farnerud till BK Häcken" [Alexander Farnerud to BK Häcken] (in Swedish). BK Häcken. 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 23 January 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ Balkander, Mattias (24 August 2016). "Bästa vännerna återförenade i Häcken: "Blir speciellt"" [Best friends reunited at Häcken: "It will be special"]. Göteborgs-Posten (in Swedish). Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Farnerud och BK Häcken bryter kontraktet" [Farnerud and BK Häcken terminate contract] (in Swedish). BK Häcken. 22 November 2017. Archived from the original on 28 August 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Alexander Farnerud klar för HIF" [Alexander Farnerud goes to HIF]. Helsingborgs IF. 21 October 2018. Archived from the original on 8 January 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- kicker. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "BEKRÄFTAT: Alexander Farnerud klar för spel i IFK Göteborg: "Känns spännande"". expressen.se (in Swedish). 14 May 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ a b "TV: IFK Göteborg cupmästare - Farnerud stor hjälte i förlängningsdrama mot MFF". fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). 30 July 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Alexander Farnerud". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ Klinteberg, Martin (8 September 2021). "Farneruds karriär går vidare i Schweiz". Allt Om HIF (in Swedish). Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ "Alexander Farnerud avslutar fotbollskarriären: "Jag är klar"". 20 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "Alexander Farnerud - Spelarstatistik - Svensk fotboll". www.svenskfotboll.se. (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 26 June 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "King's Cup 2003 (Bangkok, Thailand)". RSSSF. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ Torresi, Mauro (21 March 2015). "Jansson e Farnerud convocati nella Nazionale Svedese" [Jansson and Farnerud called to Swedish national team] (in Italian). Tutto Granata. Archived from the original on 12 April 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "Farnerud till storklubb" [Farnerud to giants]. Aftonbladet (in Swedish). 22 June 2006. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ "Inget Bröndby för Farnerud" [No Bröndby for Farnerud]. Expressen (in Swedish). 17 July 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ "Thailand - Sverige - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll". www.svenskfotboll.sehttps (in Swedish). Retrieved 19 November 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Mexiko - Sverige - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll". www.svenskfotboll.sehttps (in Swedish). Retrieved 19 November 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "A. Farnerud – Trophies". Soccerway. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- ^ "Herr: Sverige vann King´s Cup — svenskfotboll.se". www2.svenskfotboll.se. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
External links
- Alexander Farnerud at L'Équipe Football (in French)
- Alexander Farnerud – French league stats at Ligue 1 – also available in French
- Alexander Farnerud at fussballdaten.de (in German)
- Alexander Farnerud at TuttoCalciatori.net (in Italian)
- Alexander Farnerud at National-Football-Teams.com
- Alexander Farnerud at Elite Football
- Alexander Farnerud at EU-Football.info
- #17 Alexander Farnerud at ifkdb.com