Alexander Farnerud Explained

Alexander Farnerud
Fullname:Alexander Hans Christian Farnerud
Birth Date:1 May 1984
Birth Place:Landskrona, Sweden
Height:1.81 m
Position:Attacking midfielder
Youthyears1:1997–2001
Youthclubs1:Landskrona BoIS
Years1:2001–2003
Clubs1:Landskrona BoIS
Caps1:75
Goals1:13
Years2:2004–2006
Clubs2:Strasbourg
Caps2:81
Goals2:6
Years3:2006–2008
Clubs3:VfB Stuttgart
Caps3:20
Goals3:0
Years4:2006–2008
Clubs4:→ VfB Stuttgart II
Caps4:4
Goals4:1
Years5:2008–2011
Clubs5:Brøndby IF
Caps5:73
Goals5:18
Years6:2011–2013
Clubs6:Young Boys
Caps6:82
Goals6:16
Years7:2013–2016
Clubs7:Torino
Caps7:50
Goals7:5
Years8:2016–2017
Clubs8:BK Häcken
Caps8:24
Goals8:5
Years9:2019
Clubs9:Helsingborgs IF
Caps9:19
Goals9:2
Years10:2020
Clubs10:IFK Göteborg
Caps10:21
Goals10:4
Years11:2021–2022
Clubs11:FC Chiasso
Caps11:14
Goals11:1
Nationalyears1:1999–2001
Nationalteam1:Sweden U16
Nationalcaps1:21
Nationalgoals1:9
Nationalyears2:2001–2002
Nationalteam2:Sweden U19
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:3
Nationalyears3:2002–2006
Nationalteam3:Sweden U21
Nationalcaps3:36
Nationalgoals3:12
Nationalyears4:2003–2010
Nationalteam4:Sweden
Nationalcaps4:8
Nationalgoals4:2
Club-Update:6 January 2022
Totalcaps:463
Totalgoals:71

Alexander Hans Christian Farnerud (born 1 May 1984) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as attacking midfielder. Starting out at Landskrona BoIS in the early 2000s, he went on to represent clubs in France, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, and Italy before retiring at FC Chiasso in 2022. A full international between 2003 and 2010, he won eight caps and scored two goals for the Sweden national team.

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 Strasbourg,[3] being an automatic first-choice in his two-and-a-half-year spell. In his first and third seasons in Ligue 1, he played alongside older brother Pontus who was first loaned by Monaco, then acquired.[4] [5]

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 Torino for €1.8 million on a three-year contract.[12] [13] He made his official debut on 17 August, in a Coppa Italia tie against Pescara which ended in a 1–2 loss.[14] On 20 October he scored his first goal in Serie A, opening the scoreline in an eventual 3–3 home draw to Inter Milan.[15]

After a difficult start to the season, in which he was often benched, Farnerud became a regular and consistent performer for Toro,[16] netting again in the 14th round against Genoa and two days later against Udinese.[17]

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 IFK Göteborg.[23] He scored the winning goal in the 2020 Svenska Cupen final when Göteborg beat Malmö FF 2–1 in overtime.[24]

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 Sweden national youth teams, Farnerud became a permanent fixture in the under-21s, with whom he participated in the 2004 UEFA European Championship.

Senior

He won his first cap for the Sweden national team on 16 February 2003 at age 18, in a King's Cup fixture against Qatar; four days later, in the same competition, he scored his first goal to help to a 2–0 defeat of Thailand.[28]

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.[29]

He won a total of eight caps and scored two goals during his time with the national team.

Personal life

Farnerud's older brother, Pontus, also played professional football. He too was a midfielder and a Swedish international before retiring in 2013.[30] [31]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[32] !National team!Year!Apps!Goals
Sweden200331
200400
200510
200600
200700
200800
200921
201020
Total82
International goals
Date Venue Opponent Score Result CompetitionRef.
1. 20 February 2003 National Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand 3–0 4–1 2003 King's Cup[33]
2. 28 January 2009 Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, United States 1–0 1–0 Friendly[34]

Honours

Stuttgart

Strasbourg

IFK Göteborg

Sweden

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Farnerud, Alexander. Swedish Football Association. sv. 19 January 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140201225017/http://svenskfotboll.se/landslag/herrar/tidigare-ar/spelarportratt-2010/?profile=16784. 1 February 2014.
  2. Web site: Sweden round-up: Landskrona stun champions. UEFA. 4 July 2002. 23 April 2011. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20121024114428/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid%3D27758.html. 24 October 2012.
  3. Web site: Strasbourg swoop for Farnerud. UEFA. 15 November 2003. 23 April 2011. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20121024114523/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid%3D126692.html. 24 October 2012.
  4. Web site: Strasbourg secure second Farnerud. UEFA. 16 June 2005. 23 April 2011. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20121024114319/http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid%3D310173.html. 24 October 2012.
  5. Web site: Les suédois passés par le championnat de France. Swedes with spells in the French championship. Sport 365. fr. 7 November 2016. 11 April 2018.
  6. Web site: Stuttgart snap up Farnerud. UEFA. 29 May 2006. 28 October 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141028233853/http://www.uefa.com/news/newsid%3D425586.html. 28 October 2014.
  7. Web site: Farnerud tysk mästare i Stuttgart. 2020-09-18. Sydsvenskan. 19 May 2007 . sv.
  8. Web site: Officielt: Alexander Farnerud til Brøndby. Official: Alexander Farnerud to Brondby. Bold. Stefan. Coerts. da. 8 July 2008. 8 July 2008.
  9. News: Farnerud klar för Young Boys. Farnerud signs for Young Boys. Aftonbladet. sv. 18 January 2011. 4 June 2011. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20121019190330/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/internationell/ovrigaligor/article12494439.ab?partner=www. 19 October 2012.
  10. Web site: Zürich unterliegt den Young Boys. Zürich downed by Young Boys. UEFA. de. 13 February 2011. 11 April 2018.
  11. Web site: Zürich siegt dank späten Toren. Zürich win thanks to late goals. UEFA. de. 16 April 2011. 11 April 2018.
  12. Web site: Serie A side Torino announced signing of Alexander Farnerud from Young Boys. Sky Sports. Nadia. Carminati. 19 June 2013. 17 August 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130902194742/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11873/8783538/serie-a-side-torino-announced-signing-of-alexander-farnerud-from-young-boys. 2 September 2013.
  13. News: Toro, preso il jolly svedese Farnerud – A un passo il riscatto di Rodriguez. Toro, happy Swede Farnerud acquired – Rodriguez return very close. La Stampa. it. 18 June 2013. 11 April 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131020222744/http://www.lastampa.it/2013/06/18/sport/calcio/qui-toro/toro-preso-il-jolly-svedese-farnerud-a-un-passo-il-riscatto-di-rodriguez-zaTvQnUhPl0thW6ScFh9wN/pagina.html. 20 October 2013.
  14. Web site: Parte male la stagione del Toro: eliminato dal Pescara in Coppa. Toro season starts on the wrong foot: ousted by Pescara in Cup. Torino Today. it. 17 August 2013. 11 April 2018.
  15. News: 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. it. 20 October 2013. 11 April 2018.
  16. Web site: Torino: Farnerud, l'alfiere indispensabile di Ventura. Torino: Farnerud, Ventura's essential bishop. Calcio Mercato. it. 13 December 2013. 11 April 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131215175052/http://www.calciomercato.com/news/torino-farnerud-l-alfiere-indispensabile-di-ventura-267480. 15 December 2013.
  17. News: Udinese-Torino 0–2. Gol di Farnerud e Immobile. Udinese-Torino 0–2. Goals by Farnerud and Immobile. La Gazzetta dello Sport. it. 15 December 2013. 11 April 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131215181449/http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Squadre/Udinese/15-12-2013/udinese-torino-0-2-farnerud-immobile-cerci-di-natale-guidolin-calcio-serie-a-201834527885.shtml. 15 December 2013.
  18. Web site: Alexander Farnerud till BK Häcken. Alexander Farnerud to BK Häcken. BK Häcken. sv. 9 August 2016. 22 January 2018. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180123072619/https://bkhacken.se/2016/08/alexander-farnerud-till-bk-hacken/. 23 January 2018.
  19. News: Bästa vännerna återförenade i Häcken: "Blir speciellt". Best friends reunited at Häcken: "It will be special". Göteborgs-Posten. Mattias. Balkander. sv. 24 August 2016. 22 January 2018.
  20. Web site: Farnerud och BK Häcken bryter kontraktet. Farnerud and BK Häcken terminate contract. BK Häcken. sv. 22 November 2017. 22 January 2018. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180828134304/https://bkhacken.se/2017/11/farnerud-och-bk-hacken-bryter-kontraktet/. 28 August 2018.
  21. Web site: Alexander Farnerud klar för HIF. Alexander Farnerud goes to HIF. Helsingborgs IF. 21 October 2018. 5 January 2019. 8 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190108201310/http://www.hif.se/news/alexander-farnerud-klar-hif/. dead.
  22. Web site: Großaspach testet schwedischen Ex-Nationalspieler Alexander Farnerud. Großaspach trial former Swedish international Alexander Farnerud. kicker. de. 15 January 2020. 15 January 2020.
  23. Web site: BEKRÄFTAT: Alexander Farnerud klar för spel i IFK Göteborg: "Känns spännande". 14 May 2020 . 30 July 2020 . expressen.se. sv.
  24. Web site: TV: IFK Göteborg cupmästare - Farnerud stor hjälte i förlängningsdrama mot MFF. 30 July 2020 . 30 July 2020 . fotbollskanalen. sv.
  25. Web site: Alexander Farnerud. 2022-01-06. worldfootball.net. en.
  26. Web site: Klinteberg. Martin. 2021-09-08. Farneruds karriär går vidare i Schweiz. 2022-01-06. Allt Om HIF. sv-SE.
  27. Web site: Alexander Farnerud avslutar fotbollskarriären: "Jag är klar" . 20 June 2022 .
  28. Web site: King's Cup 2003 (Bangkok, Thailand). RSSSF. 26 March 2015.
  29. Web site: Jansson e Farnerud convocati nella Nazionale Svedese. Jansson and Farnerud called to Swedish national team. Tutto Granata. Mauro. Torresi. it. 21 March 2015. 11 June 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180412082420/http://www.tuttogranata.it/post.php?id=2182. 12 April 2018.
  30. News: 22 June 2006. Farnerud till storklubb. sv. Farnerud to giants. Aftonbladet. 28 December 2015.
  31. News: 17 July 2008. Inget Bröndby för Farnerud. sv. No Bröndby for Farnerud. Expressen. 28 December 2015.
  32. Web site: Alexander Farnerud - Spelarstatistik - Svensk fotboll. live. 2021-11-19. www.svenskfotboll.se.. sv. https://web.archive.org/web/20200626144754/https://www.svenskfotboll.se/spelarfakta/alexander-farnerud/d28319b3-5753-429e-be75-a16c5ae61afa/ . 26 June 2020 .
  33. Web site: Thailand - Sverige - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll. 2021-11-19. www.svenskfotboll.sehttps. sv.
  34. Web site: Mexiko - Sverige - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll. 2021-11-19. www.svenskfotboll.sehttps. sv.
  35. Web site: A. Farnerud – Trophies. Soccerway. 22 July 2014.
  36. Web site: Herr: Sverige vann King´s Cup — svenskfotboll.se . 2022-09-12 . www2.svenskfotboll.se.

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