Alexander Farnerud
Encyclopedia
Alexander Farnerud is a Swedish
footballer who plays for BSC Young Boys
in Switzerland
, as a midfielder
.
His older brother, Pontus
, is also a Swedish international
, and a midfielder.
, Farnerud made his professional debuts for Landskrona BoIS
, scoring in one of his first top flight
matches, a 2–1 home win against reigning champions Hammarby IF
.
In November 2003, he was bought by France
's Racing Club de Strasbourg, being an automatic first-choice in his two-and-a-half-season spell. In his first and third Ligue 1
seasons, Farnerud played alongside older brother Pontus
, whom was first loaned by AS Monaco FC
, then acquired.
Upon Strasbourg 2006 relegation, Farnerud moved to VfB Stuttgart
in Germany
, on a four-year deal. He was used sporadically during the course of two seasons, appearing nine times for the 2007 Bundesliga
champions.
On 8 July 2008, Farnerud signed with Brøndby IF
. On 18 January 2011, he changed teams and countries again, joining Swiss
club BSC Young Boys
for an undisclosed fee, until 2014.
since he was 18, Farnerud made his senior
debut in 2003.
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Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
footballer who plays for BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys
Berner Sport Club Young Boys 1898 is a Swiss sporting club based in the capital city of Bern. The name is often abbreviated to YB . Abroad, YB is often referred to as Young Boys Bern. The club's colors are yellow and black....
in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
His older brother, Pontus
Pontus Farnerud
Hans Pontus Farnerud is a Swedish footballer who plays for Stabæk Fotball in Norway, as a midfielder.His younger brother, Alexander, is also a Swedish international, and a midfielder.-Club career:...
, is also a Swedish international
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
, and a midfielder.
Club career
Born in HelsingborgHelsingborg
Helsingborg is a city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 97,122 inhabitants in 2010. Helsingborg is the centre of an area in the Øresund region of about 320,000 inhabitants in north-west Scania, and is Sweden's closest point to Denmark, with the Danish city...
, Farnerud made his professional debuts for Landskrona BoIS
Landskrona BoIS
Landskrona BoIS is a Swedish professional football club located in Landskrona, which currently plays in the second highest Swedish division, Superettan. The club, formed on 7 February 1915 was a merger of two clubs from the city of Landskrona; IFK Landskrona and Diana...
, scoring in one of his first top flight
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
matches, a 2–1 home win against reigning champions Hammarby IF
Hammarby IF
Hammarby Fotboll is a Swedish football club based in Johanneshov - just south of Södermalm, the southernmost district of Stockholm city centre...
.
In November 2003, he was bought by France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
's Racing Club de Strasbourg, being an automatic first-choice in his two-and-a-half-season spell. In his first and third Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
seasons, Farnerud played alongside older brother Pontus
Pontus Farnerud
Hans Pontus Farnerud is a Swedish footballer who plays for Stabæk Fotball in Norway, as a midfielder.His younger brother, Alexander, is also a Swedish international, and a midfielder.-Club career:...
, whom was first loaned by AS Monaco FC
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
, then acquired.
Upon Strasbourg 2006 relegation, Farnerud moved to VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The club is best known for its football team, which has participated in all but two Bundesliga seasons...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, on a four-year deal. He was used sporadically during the course of two seasons, appearing nine times for the 2007 Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
champions.
On 8 July 2008, Farnerud signed with Brøndby IF
Brøndby IF
Brøndby IF is a Danish professional football club based in Brøndbyvester, Brøndby, on the western outskirts of Copenhagen and is the biggest football club in Denmark with almost 2000 members. The club is also known as Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, or Brøndby and BIF for short...
. On 18 January 2011, he changed teams and countries again, joining Swiss
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
club BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys
Berner Sport Club Young Boys 1898 is a Swiss sporting club based in the capital city of Bern. The name is often abbreviated to YB . Abroad, YB is often referred to as Young Boys Bern. The club's colors are yellow and black....
for an undisclosed fee, until 2014.
International career
A Swedish U21 internationalSweden national under-21 football team
The Swedish U-21 national football team is the football team representing Sweden in competitions for under-21 year old players. Sweden U21's current captain is Jiloan Hamad with Jakob Johansson as vice captain.-UEFA European U-21 Championship Record:...
since he was 18, Farnerud made his senior
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
debut in 2003.
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|-
! National team
! Season
! Apps
! Goals
|-
| rowspan=4|
| 2003
| 3
| 1
|-
| 2005
| 1
| 0
|-
| 2009
| 2
| 1
|-
| 2010
| 2
| 0
|-
! colspan=2| Total
! 8
! 2
Honours
- StuttgartVfB StuttgartVerein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The club is best known for its football team, which has participated in all but two Bundesliga seasons...
:- German LeagueFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
: 2006–07
- German League
- StrasbourgRC StrasbourgRacing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
:- French League CupCoupe de la LigueThe Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
: 2004–05
- French League Cup