Sam Larsson facts for kids
Larsson playing for IFK Göteborg
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| Full name | Sam Andreas Larsson | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 10 April 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Gothenburg, Sweden | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Winger | |||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Antalyaspor | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 10 | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| –2009 | IK Zenith | |||||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | IFK Göteborg | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | IFK Göteborg | 49 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2017 | Heerenveen | 86 | (23) | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2020 | Feyenoord | 72 | (14) | |||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Dalian Professional | 21 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2022– | Antalyaspor | 94 | (13) | |||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Sweden U19 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | Sweden U21 | 10 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Sweden | 4 | (1) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 May 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
Sam Andreas Larsson, born on April 10, 1993, is a talented Swedish footballer. He plays as a winger for Süper Lig club Antalyaspor. Wingers are players who usually play on the sides of the field. They are known for their speed and skill in attacking. Sam has played for several clubs and represented his country, Sweden, in international matches.
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Sam Larsson's Club Journey
Sam Larsson has played for many different football clubs. He started his journey in Sweden. Then he moved to the Netherlands, China, and now Turkey.
Starting Strong at IFK Göteborg
Sam Larsson was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. He made his first big appearance in Sweden's top league, Allsvenskan, in March 2013. This was for his hometown club, IFK Göteborg. In that game, he scored one goal and helped set up two others. His team won 3–0 against BK Häcken.
People quickly noticed Sam's amazing skills. His manager even called him a "Swedish Brazilian." He earned the nickname "Samba-Sam" because of his impressive ball control and unpredictable moves. He continued to improve in his second season. He became a key player in his team's attacks.
Moving to Heerenveen in the Netherlands
In August 2014, Sam moved to the Dutch club Heerenveen. He scored in his very first league game for them. This helped his new team win 2–0. After some injuries, Sam really started to shine. His manager even compared him to the famous Argentinian star, Lionel Messi!
In his first season, Sam scored eight goals and assisted four others in 25 games. Heerenveen finished seventh in the Eredivisie, the top Dutch league. In his second season, Sam continued to create many chances for his team. He was even called the best dribbler in the league. He finished that season with six goals and eight assists.
Playing for Feyenoord
In August 2017, Sam Larsson joined Feyenoord, another big Dutch club. He signed a four-year contract. He scored a goal in his first game for Feyenoord. Later, he scored his first ever hat-trick (three goals in one game) in a cup match.
Sam helped Feyenoord win the KNVB Cup in the 2017–18 season. He scored four goals in that competition. In August 2018, Feyenoord also won the Johan Cruyff Shield. This is a super cup match between the league champions and cup winners.
Time in China with Dalian Professional
In February 2020, Sam Larsson moved to China. He joined the club Dalian Professional on a three-year contract. He played for them until 2022.
Current Club: Antalyaspor
Since 2022, Sam Larsson has been playing for Antalyaspor. This club is in the Süper Lig, which is the top football league in Turkey. He continues to be an important player for his team.
Sam Larsson's International Career
Sam Larsson has also played for his home country, Sweden. He represented Sweden at different age levels.
He was first called up to the senior Sweden squad in October 2016. This was for important World Cup qualifying games. He made his debut for Sweden in November 2016 against Hungary. In that game, he scored a goal from a free kick! He has played a total of four games for the senior national team.
Sam Larsson's Family
Sam Larsson is not the only footballer in his family. His older brother, Daniel Larsson, was also a professional footballer.
Career Statistics Summary
Here is a quick look at Sam Larsson's career numbers:
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| IFK Göteborg | 2012 | Allsvenskan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | Allsvenskan | 29 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 38 | 5 | ||
| 2014 | Allsvenskan | 18 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — | 28 | 3 | ||
| Total | 49 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 0 | — | 68 | 8 | |||
| Heerenveen | 2014–15 | Eredivisie | 21 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 21 | 8 | ||
| 2015–16 | Eredivisie | 34 | 6 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 37 | 6 | |||
| 2016–17 | Eredivisie | 31 | 9 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 34 | 9 | |||
| Total | 86 | 23 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 92 | 23 | ||||
| Feyenoord | 2017–18 | Eredivisie | 19 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | — | 29 | 8 | |
| 2018–19 | Eredivisie | 32 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 38 | 7 | ||
| 2019–20 | Eredivisie | 21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | — | 34 | 6 | ||
| Total | 72 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 2 | — | 101 | 21 | |||
| Dalian Professional | 2020 | Chinese Super League | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 4 | ||
| 2021 | Chinese Super League | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | ||
| Total | 26 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 28 | 7 | |||
| Antalyaspor | 2022–23 | Süper Lig | 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 2 | ||
| 2023–24 | Süper Lig | 35 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 39 | 6 | |||
| 2024–25 | Süper Lig | 29 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 6 | |||
| Total | 94 | 13 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 101 | 14 | ||||
| Career total | 327 | 63 | 35 | 8 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 390 | 73 | ||
Honours and Achievements
Sam Larsson has won several important trophies during his career:
- IFK Göteborg
- Svenska Cupen: 2012–13 (This is the main cup competition in Sweden)
- Feyenoord
- KNVB Cup: 2017–18 (The main cup competition in the Netherlands)
- Johan Cruijff Shield: 2018 (A super cup match in the Netherlands)
- Sweden U21
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2015 (A big tournament for national teams with players under 21 years old)
See also
In Spanish: Sam Larsson para niños
