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Christian Wilhelmsson (Christian Ulf Wilhelmsson) was born on 8 December, 1979 in Malmö, Sweden, is a Swedish footballer. Discover Christian Wilhelmsson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
Popular As |
Christian Ulf Wilhelmsson |
Occupation |
N/A |
Age |
44 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
Born |
8 December, 1979 |
Birthday |
8 December |
Birthplace |
Malmö, Sweden |
Nationality |
Sweden
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 44 years old group.
Christian Wilhelmsson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Christian Wilhelmsson height is 1.77 m .
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Height |
1.77 m |
Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Christian Wilhelmsson's Wife?
His wife is Oksana Andersson (m. 2010)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Oksana Andersson (m. 2010) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Lennox Wilhelmsson, Leon-Prince Wilhelmsson |
Christian Wilhelmsson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Christian Wilhelmsson worth at the age of 44 years old? Christian Wilhelmsson’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Sweden. We have estimated Christian Wilhelmsson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
footballer |
Christian Wilhelmsson Social Network
Timeline
Christian Ulf "Chippen" Wilhelmsson (born 8 December 1979) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a winger.
Beginning his career with Mjällby AIF in 1997, he went on to represent clubs in Norway, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, England, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Qatar before retiring at Mjällby in 2015.
Born in Malmö, Wilhelmsson started his career with Mjällby AIF in 1997, playing in three second division seasons with the club.
He then spent as many years in neighbouring Norway with Stabæk Fotball.
Wilhelmsson won 79 caps for the Sweden national team between 2001 and 2012, and represented his country at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and at Euro 2004, 2008, and 2012.
Gaining his first cap in 2001, Wilhelmsson represented Sweden at UEFA Euro 2004, Euro 2008, Euro 2012 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup, featuring in every one of the national team's four games in the latter tournament and starting in two.
In the 2003 summer Wilhelmsson joined R.S.C. Anderlecht in Belgium, being an undisputed starter during his spell and scoring nine top division goals combined in the capital side's 2004 and 2006 league conquests.
In 2006, Wilhelmsson moved to the French Ligue 1 team FC Nantes.
However, on 10 January of the following year, he joined A.S. Roma on loan until the end of the season, when the Italians had the option to buy for €3 million.
He made his Serie A debut on 14 January against FC Messina, Roma did not take advantage of its option to buy and Wilhelmsson returned to Nantes after the season and immediately starting seeking a new club following the Canaries' relegation from Ligue 1.
Following speculation about a move to various Premier League clubs or Scottish club Celtic, he signed for Bolton Wanderers on a 12-month loan, with an option to make the deal permanent after 20 games.
He made 13 appearances all competitions comprised, mostly as a substitute, his debut coming in a 1–3 away defeat against Portsmouth.
On 4 September 2006 he was one of three international players sent home for breaking a curfew during a night out, the other two being Olof Mellberg and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
Wilhelmsson was instrumental in closing the club's signing of countryman Johan Elmander for a record transfer fee, for 2008–09.
He was again loaned by Nantes, this time moving to Spain and Deportivo de La Coruña on 30 January 2008.
He played his first La Liga match against Getafe CF, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 home draw, and made his first start two rounds later, in a home fixture match against RCD Espanyol (2–0 home win).
Wilhelmsson scored his first goal for Depor on 1 March 2008, in a 2–1 home win against Sevilla FC, and finished the campaign firmly established in the side's starting XI – he would start in 13 of his league appearances – as the Galicians eventually finished ninth and qualified to the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
In 2008, Wilhelmsson signed a three-year contract with Saudi club Al-Hilal FC for about €9 million.
He helped the club win the league title in his second year, scoring nine goals and making ten assists in 20 appearances; for his contributions he received the Player of the Season award, going on to win four additional major titles during his tenure, including two consecutive Saudi Crown Prince Cup where he scored in both finals.
Wilhelmsson married Russian-born model Oksana Andersson in May 2010, in Las Vegas.
Aside from Swedish, he also speaks fluent English.
Wilhelmsson spent the first half of 2011–12 on loan with Qatar's Al Ahli SC.
In March 2011, he was involved in a training ground scuffle with the latter.
Wilhelmsson scored his first brace for Sweden in a Euro 2012 qualifier against San Marino on 6 September 2011 (5–0 away win), for his seventh and eighth international goals.
He was also selected for the finals in Poland and Ukraine by manager Erik Hamren, collecting three bench appearances in an eventual group stage exit.
Wilhelmsson was announced as a LA Galaxy player on 5 September 2012.
He scored in his Major League Soccer debut nine days later, in a 2–0 win against the Colorado Rapids.
On 14 January 2013, Wilhelmsson signed a one-and-a-half-year deal with Baniyas SC.
Wilhelmsson signed for Mjällby AIF and made his Allsvenskan debut during the 2014 Allsvenskan season at the age of 34.
After a short spell with former club Mjällby, he officially announced his retirement.
However, in August 2015, he came out of retirement to help the latter team retain their status in the Superettan, which was eventually not achieved.