Ludwig Augustinsson

Swedish footballer, VfL Wolfsburg player

Ludwig Augustinsson - Swedish footballer, VfL Wolfsburg player
Born

April 21st, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Born in 1994, a professional footballer, primarily played as a left-back. Began career at IFK Göteborg, helping the team win the Svenska Cupen in 2013. Transferred to FC Copenhagen, contributing to their 2016 Danish Superliga victory. Played for the Swedish national team, participating in UEFA Euro 2020. Joined VfL Wolfsburg in 2021, notable for performances in the Bundesliga.

Won the Svenska Cupen with IFK Göteborg in 2013

Contributed to FC Copenhagen's Danish Superliga title in 2016

Represented Sweden at UEFA Euro 2020

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