Henrik Larsson

Date of Birth: September 20, 1971

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Henrik Larsson, born as Henrik Edward Larsson, is a retired Swedish professional footballer and current football manager. Born on September 20, 1971, in Helsingborg, Sweden, Larsson is widely regarded as one of the greatest Swedish players of all time. His career spanned over two decades, during which he played as a forward for clubs such as Helsingborgs IF, Feyenoord, Celtic, Barcelona, and Manchester United. Larsson began his professional career with Helsingborgs IF in 1989 before moving to Feyenoord in 1993. His most prolific period came during his time at Celtic from 1997 to 2004, where he scored an impressive 242 goals in 315 appearances. Afterward, he enjoyed successful stints at Barcelona, where he won the UEFA Champions League in 2006, and Manchester United. Internationally, Larsson played 106 times for the Swedish national team, scoring 37 goals. He participated in three FIFA World Cups (1994, 2002, and 2006) and three UEFA European Championships (2000, 2004, and 2008). Following his retirement from professional football, Larsson transitioned into management, including managing his hometown club Helsingborgs IF.

5 Interesting Facts about Henrik Larsson

1. Henrik Larsson won the European Golden Shoe in the 2000-2001 season, scoring 35 goals in the Scottish Premier League.

2. He played a pivotal role in Barcelona’s 2006 UEFA Champions League final victory against Arsenal, providing assists for both goals in a 2-1 win.

3. Larsson’s nickname at Celtic was “The King of Kings” due to his extraordinary performances.

4. He briefly came out of retirement to join Manchester United on loan in 2007, where he became a fan favorite despite only staying for a short period.

5. Larsson has been awarded several honors, including the prestigious Guldbollen, which is given to the Swedish footballer of the year, on two occasions (1998 and 2004).

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Henrik Larsson

1. “My heart belongs to Celtic. They gave me the chance to play at the highest level.”

2. “I have always been a fighter, on and off the pitch.”

3. “Winning the Champions League with Barcelona was a dream come true.”

4. “In football, you have to believe in yourself even when no one else does.”

5. “The most important thing is to enjoy your football, otherwise what’s the point?”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Henrik Larsson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $14 million.

Children

Henrik Larsson has two children with his wife Magdalena: a son named Jordan Larsson, born on June 20, 1997, who is also a professional footballer, and a daughter named Janice Larsson.