Henrik Larsson

Footballer and manager, UEFA Champions League winner

Henrik Larsson - Footballer and manager, UEFA Champions League winner
Born

September 20th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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A Swedish footballer and manager, achieved prominence in the sport during the 1990s and early 2000s. Played as a forward and had significant success with clubs such as Celtic and Barcelona. At Celtic, won multiple Scottish league titles and the UEFA Cup in 2003. With Barcelona, contributed to winning the UEFA Champions League in 2006. Represented Sweden in international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup.

Won UEFA Champions League with Barcelona

Secured multiple league titles with Celtic

Achieved success in international competitions with Sweden

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