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Emil Forsberg was born on 23 October, 1991 in Sundsvall, Sweden, is a Swedish footballer (born 1991). Discover Emil Forsberg'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 32 years old?

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Age 32 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 23 October, 1991
Birthday 23 October
Birthplace Sundsvall, Sweden
Nationality Sweden

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Emil Forsberg Height, Weight & Measurements

At 32 years old, Emil Forsberg height is 1.77 m and Weight 78 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.77 m
Weight 78 kg
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Who Is Emil Forsberg's Wife?

His wife is Shanga Hussain (m. 2016)

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Wife Shanga Hussain (m. 2016)
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Children Florence Forsberg

Emil Forsberg Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Emil Forsberg worth at the age of 32 years old? Emil Forsberg’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Sweden. We have estimated Emil Forsberg'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
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Timeline

1991

Emil Peter Forsberg (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.

2009

Born in Sundsvall, Forsberg started his career with his home-town team and joined the first team squad in 2009 when the club was playing in Sweden's second tier of football, Superettan.

He went on to play several matches for Sundsvall in his first season.

2010

For his second season at the club he had become a regular in the starting eleven at Sundsvall and played 30 out of 30 matches for the 2010 season.

2011

Forsberg had started to produce goals during his second season at the club but raised his performance for the 2011 season when he scored 11 goals in 27 matches as Sundsvall were promoted to Sweden's first tier of football, Allsvenskan.

For his first season in Allsvenskan Forsberg played 21 matches out of 30 and scored 6 goals, however Sundsvall were relegated to Superettan once again after losing the relegation play-offs against Halmstads BK.

2012

On 10 December 2012, Forsberg was presented as a Malmö player.

2013

He joined the club on 1 January 2013 when the transfer window opened in Sweden.

He also played all matches for the club during the qualification stage for the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League and scored two goals.

2014

During Malmö FF's successful 2014 season Forsberg made 29 league appearances, scoring 14 goals and thus being an important part in the team that defended the league title.

He also participated in all of the club's matches in the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League campaign in which Malmö FF qualified for the group stage.

As recognition of Forsberg's feats during the season he won the award for Allsvenskan Midfielder of the year.

He was also nominated for Swedish midfielder of the year at Fotbollsgalan.

Having previously played for the Swedish under-19 team, Emil Forsberg made his senior international debut for the Swedish national team in a 2–1 friendly win over Moldova on 17 January 2014.

He made his competitive debut in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Liechtenstein on 12 October 2014.

2015

In January 2015, Forsberg joined German second league side RB Leipzig on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

During the 2015–16 season Forsberg was voted the best player in 2. Bundesliga and in January 2016 Liverpool were reportedly eyeing Forsberg.

2016

He has also been voted the Swedish Midfielder of the Year four times (2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021).

Forsberg signed a four-year contract lasting until the end of the 2016 season.

His first season at the club proved to be a success as he played 28 matches out of 30 and scored five goals for the club as they won the league title.

In February 2016, he extended his contract until 2021.

In round three of 2016–17 Bundesliga Forsberg was named player of the round by Kicker.

At the end of the 2016–17 season, Forsberg finished off as the highest assister in the Bundesliga and top 5 leagues in Europe with 22 assists, and made the Bundesliga team of the season.

He scored his first international goal for Sweden in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying play-offs against Denmark, helping Sweden beat the Danes 4–3 on aggregate and qualify for Euro 2016.

Forsberg played in all three games for Sweden at Euro 2016 as Sweden was eliminated in the group stage.

2017

On 13 September 2017, Forsberg scored RB Leipzig's first ever Champions League goal in their first match ever in a 1–1 draw against Monaco.

2018

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.

In May 2018, he was named in Sweden's 23 man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

On 3 July 2018 in a round of 16 tie between Sweden and Switzerland Forsberg scored the winner for Sweden to send them into the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in almost a quarter of a century.

2019

In the 2019–20 season, he scored a brace in the stoppage time in a 2–2 draw against Benfica, to secure a place for RB Leipzig in the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League knockout phase, where they managed to reach the semi-finals until they lost to Paris Saint-Germain.

2020

On 4 November 2020, Forsberg scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League, to be his club's first victory against the latter.

On 24 February 2022, he scored a penalty in the 89th minute to secure a 3–1 away victory over Real Sociedad during the Europa League knockout round play-offs, which marked the 1000th goal in club's history.

In his final home match for Leipzig on 16 December 2023, Forsberg came off the bench and scored the game winner and assisted another goal in a 3–1 victory over Hoffenheim.

He made his final appearance for the club three days later in a 1–1 draw with Werder Bremen.

He captained the side and provided the assist for Loïs Openda's goal.

On 16 December 2023, Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls announced that Forsberg would join the club in 2024, signing a contract until 2026, with an option for a further year.

On 25 February 2024, Forsberg made his debut for New York, appearing as a starter in the opening match of the season, a 0–0 draw against Nashville SC.

Forsberg was included in Sweden's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.