Niclas Alexandersson facts for kids
Alexandersson with Sweden at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jens Niclas Alexandersson | ||
| Date of birth | 29 December 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Halmstad, Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Vessigebro BK | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1995 | Halmstad | 157 | (29) |
| 1996–1997 | IFK Göteborg | 52 | (13) |
| 1997–2000 | Sheffield Wednesday | 75 | (8) |
| 2000–2004 | Everton | 58 | (4) |
| 2003–2004 | → West Ham United (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2004–2008 | IFK Göteborg | 119 | (18) |
| 2009 | IFK Göteborg | 5 | (1) |
| 2017 | Västra Frölunda | 1 | (0) |
| Total | 475 | (73) | |
| International career | |||
| 1988 | Sweden U16 | 8 | (1) |
| 1988–1991 | Sweden U18 | 28 | (1) |
| 1991–1993 | Sweden U21/O | 27 | (1) |
| 1996–1997 | Sweden B | 2 | (0) |
| 1993–2008 | Sweden | 109 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Niclas Alexandersson is a former professional footballer from Sweden. He was born on December 29, 1971. Niclas mostly played as a right winger or a right back on the field.
He started his football journey with Halmstad in 1989. Later, he played for several famous clubs. These included IFK Göteborg in Sweden and English teams like Sheffield Wednesday, Everton, and West Ham United. He retired from playing in 2009.
Niclas also played a lot for the Swedish national team. He played in 109 international games between 1993 and 2008. He represented Sweden in two FIFA World Cups (in 2002 and 2006). He also played in two UEFA European Championships (in 2000 and 2008).
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Playing for Clubs
Niclas Alexandersson began his football career at a local club called Vessigebro. In 1988, he moved to Halmstad. He played there until 1995. After that, he joined IFK Göteborg. With IFK Göteborg, he won the Swedish league, Allsvenskan, in 1996. He also got to play in the UEFA Champions League, which is a big European club competition.
Moving to England
After playing for one year in Gothenburg, Niclas moved to England. He joined Sheffield Wednesday in 1997. He quickly became a favorite among the fans there. He even won the "Player of The Season" award. This was in the year his team was moved down from the Premier League.
After Sheffield Wednesday, he joined Everton in 2000. He played for Everton until 2003. Then, he went back to IFK Göteborg in Sweden. He played for them again from 2004 to 2008.
Brief Comeback
Niclas first retired from football in 2008. He then started working at IFK Göteborg's youth academy. But in 2009, he decided to make a short comeback. He signed a contract to play for IFK Göteborg for the rest of that season. After that season, he retired for good.
In 2017, Niclas made another very brief return to the field. He played one game for Västra Frölunda. He came on as a substitute and even played alongside his son, Noah Alexandersson. They won the game 6–0!
Playing for Sweden
Niclas Alexandersson played his first game for the Swedish national team in 1993. He played in 109 international games and scored seven goals for his country. He was a key player for Sweden in many big tournaments.
Major Tournaments
He played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He also represented Sweden in the Euro 2000 and Euro 2008 tournaments. Before that, he was part of the Swedish team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
One of his most memorable goals was in the 2002 World Cup. Sweden was playing against England. Niclas scored a powerful shot from outside the box. The ball went past the English goalkeeper, David Seaman, and the game ended in a 1–1 draw.
After Sweden was out of Euro 2008, Niclas decided to retire from the national team. He said he would only play again if the team really needed him due to injuries.
About Niclas's Life
Niclas Alexandersson was born in Halmstad, Sweden, on December 29, 1971. His father, Lennart Alexandersson, was also a football player for Halmstad. Niclas grew up in Falkenberg, where he started playing football at a local club.
His brother, Daniel Alexandersson, was also a professional football player. In 1988, Niclas moved to Halmstad to play for Halmstads BK.
Niclas is married to his wife, Frida. They have two children: a daughter named Tilda, born in 1999, and a son named Noah, born in 2001. Because of Niclas's football career, his family lived in many different places. These included Sheffield, Liverpool, Warrington, and London in England. Eventually, they moved back to Gothenborg, Sweden. His son, Noah, has also become a professional football player for IFK Göteborg.
Honours and Awards
Niclas Alexandersson won many awards and titles during his career.
Team Trophies
- IFK Göteborg
- Allsvenskan (Swedish League): 1996, 2007
- Svenska Cupen (Swedish Cup): 2008
- Svenska Supercupen (Swedish Supercup): 2008
Individual Awards
- Swedish Midfielder of the Year: 1995
- Sheffield Wednesday Player of the Year: 1999–2000
- Årets Ärkeängel: 2004 (This is an award given by IFK Göteborg fans)
Images for kids
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Alexandersson with Sweden at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany
See also
In Spanish: Niclas Alexandersson para niños
