Emil Forsberg

Nationality

Sweden

Born

1991-10-23

Height

1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)

Weight

168 lbs

Number

#10

Emil Peter Forsberg (Swedish pronunciation: ; born 23 October 1991) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls and the Sweden national team. Forsberg was awarded Guldbollen in 2021 as Sweden's best footballer of the year. He has also been voted the Swedish Midfielder of the Year four times (2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021). He was a member of the Sweden squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and also represented his country at UEFA Euro 2016 and 2020, the latter of which he scored four goals in four games. He is known for his quick, effective passing style, and is a creative playmaker renowned for his ability to create chances and assists.