Sweden
Jon Dahl Tomasson
DKJon Dahl Tomasson (Danish pronunciation: [ˈjoːn ˈtæːl ˈtsʰʌmæsʌn]; born 29 August 1976) is a Danish football manager and former player. He was most recently manager of the Sweden national team. A forward, his most notable run of football came in his first stint at Feyenoord, with whom he won the 2002 UEFA Cup, and Italian club AC Milan, with whom he won the UEFA Champions League in 2003 and reached the final in 2005. He also played top-flight football in England, Germany and Spain.
- Led Sweden to 2026 World Cup qualification
- Eredivisie experience (Feyenoord assistant)
- Danish Superliga management
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GK Sweden's national team goalkeeper. Currently plying his trade at Aston Villa, a commanding presence between the posts, Robin Olsen is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Sweden. Has earned 30 international caps. Born in 1990, the 36-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
GK Sweden's backup goalkeeper option. Currently plying his trade at Copenhagen, a commanding presence between the posts, Karl-Johan Johnsson is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Sweden. Has earned 15 international caps. Born in 1990, the 36-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
GK Stoke City goalkeeper emerging as an option for Sweden. Currently plying his trade at Stoke City, a commanding presence between the posts, Viktor Johansson is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Sweden. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
DF Newcastle United right-back and a regular in Sweden's squad. Currently plying his trade at Newcastle United, a dependable defender, Emil Krafth combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Sweden's backline. Has earned 20 international caps. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
DF Manchester United centre-back and a mainstay of Sweden's defence. Currently plying his trade at Manchester United, a dependable defender, Victor Lindelöf combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Sweden's backline. Has earned 60 international caps, scoring 2 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
DF Celta Vigo centre-back and a dependable option for Sweden. Currently plying his trade at Celta Vigo, a dependable defender, Carl Starfelt combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Sweden's backline. Has earned 15 international caps. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
DF Lille left-back and an emerging talent for Sweden. Currently plying his trade at Lille, a dependable defender, Gabriel Gudmundsson combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Sweden's backline. Has earned 8 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
DF Experienced Swedish left-back with World Cup and Euros pedigree. Currently plying his trade at Nottingham Forest, a dependable defender, Ludwig Augustinsson combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Sweden's backline. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
DF Burnley centre-back and a newer addition to Sweden's backline. Currently plying his trade at Burnley, a dependable defender, Hjalmar Ekdal combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Sweden's backline. Has earned 8 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
DF Wolfsburg forward who provides a focal point for Sweden's attack. Currently plying his trade at Bayer Leverkusen, a dependable defender, Jørgen Strand Larsen combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Sweden's backline. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
MF Watford wide midfielder and an experienced member of Sweden's squad. Currently plying his trade at Watford, an industrious midfielder, Ken Sema excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Sweden. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
MF Napoli midfielder and an engine in Sweden's midfield. Currently plying his trade at Ipswich Town, an industrious midfielder, Jens Cajuste excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Sweden. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
MF Wolfsburg midfielder and a creative option in Sweden's midfield. Currently plying his trade at Wolfsburg, an industrious midfielder, Mattias Svanberg excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Sweden. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
MF Swedish midfielder with experience in multiple European leagues. Currently plying his trade at Brugge, an industrious midfielder, Kristoffer Olsson excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Sweden. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
MF Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder and Sweden's most promising young talent. Currently plying his trade at Eintracht Frankfurt, an industrious midfielder, Hugo Larsson excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Sweden. Has earned 10 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Born in 2004, the 21-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
MF Brighton midfielder and a young prospect in Sweden's setup. Currently plying his trade at Brighton, an industrious midfielder, Yasin Ayari excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Sweden. Has earned 8 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Born in 2003, the 22-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
Swedish young midfielder emerging on the international scene. Currently plying his trade at Club Brugge, an industrious midfielder, Samuel Gigovic excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Sweden. Has earned 3 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
FW Sporting CP striker and one of Europe's top scorers in 2023-24. Currently plying his trade at Sporting CP, a clinical forward, Viktor Gyökeres possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Sweden's primary attacking threat. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 15 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
FW Newcastle United striker and Sweden's main attacking threat. Currently plying his trade at Newcastle United, a clinical forward, Alexander Isak possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Sweden's primary attacking threat. Has earned 50 international caps, scoring 18 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
FW Tottenham winger and Sweden's creative engine. Currently plying his trade at Tottenham Hotspur, a clinical forward, Dejan Kulusevski possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Sweden's primary attacking threat. Has earned 40 international caps, scoring 6 goals. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
FW Nottingham Forest winger and part of Sweden's new attacking generation. Currently plying his trade at Nottingham Forest, a clinical forward, Anthony Elanga possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Sweden's primary attacking threat. Has earned 12 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
FW Swedish forward with explosive pace. Currently plying his trade at Djurgårdens IF, a clinical forward, Joel Asoro possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Sweden's primary attacking threat. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.
FW Swedish forward and son of legendary striker Henrik Larsson. Currently plying his trade at AIK, a clinical forward, Jordan Larsson possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Sweden's primary attacking threat. Has earned 5 international caps, an emerging talent on the international stage. Set to compete with Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 12 previous tournament appearances.