Fredrik Ljungberg

Sweden · Left winger (Right winger, Central midfielder, Attacking midfielder) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1999-2004

Arsenal wide man famed for perfectly timed late runs into the box

Nicknames Freddie, Ljungan, Kid Vicious

76.4OVR#535 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He convinced me rather fast that he was a good player even if he was very very small but he was quick.”
— Lars Lagerbäck, Sweden coach · 2003 · source

Category averages

  • Speed80.7
  • Shooting69.0
  • Passing71.4
  • Ball Control78.7
  • Movement84.4
  • Football IQ81.5
  • Defending Skill53.7
  • Physical76.2
  • Mental80.7
  • Career68.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Runs in Behind92
  2. Anticipation88
  3. Stamina87
  4. Off-the-Ball Movement86
  5. Attacking Positioning86
  6. Tactical Creativity86
  7. Big-Game Temperament86
  8. Reactions84
  9. Selflessness84
  10. Determination84

All 64 attributes

Speed 80.7

  • Top Speed83
  • Acceleration83
  • Dribbling Speed79
  • Top Speed with Ball80
  • Knock-on & Run79
  • Change of Pace80

Shooting 69.0

  • Finishing80
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys74
  • Curve62
  • Penalties66
  • Heading66
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity76
  • Acrobatics66

Passing 71.4

  • Short Passing78
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls74
  • Crossing74
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery54

Ball Control 78.7

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 84.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind92
  • Attacking Positioning86
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 81.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 53.7

  • Defensive Positioning60
  • Marking48
  • Interceptions50
  • Standing Tackle58
  • Sliding Tackle62
  • Offside Trap44

Physical 76.2

  • Strength62
  • Stamina87
  • Agility83
  • Balance82
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels64
  • Aggression82

Mental 80.7

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership66
  • Selflessness84
  • Concentration82
  • Determination84
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 68.6

  • Consistency76
  • Longevity74
  • Achievements55
  • Durability62
  • Loyalty76

Profile

Born
16 April 1977
Height
175 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1994–2014
Prime
1999-2004

Club career

  • 1994–1998 Halmstad
  • 1998–2007 Arsenal
  • 2007–2008 West Ham United
  • 2009–2010 Seattle Sounders
  • 2010–2010 Chicago Fire
  • 2010–2011 Celtic
  • 2011–2012 Shimizu S-Pulse
  • 2014–2014 Mumbai City

Honours

League title · Allsvenskan Halmstad 1

1997

League title · Premier League Arsenal 2

2001–02, 2003–04

FA Cup 3

2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05

Community Shield 1

1999

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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