Emil Forsberg, Sweden footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Emil Forsberg is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls and the Sweden national team. He previously played for GIF Sundsvall, Malmö FF and RB Leipzig.

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.