Oscar Hiljemark

Swedish footballer and national team player

Oscar Hiljemark - Swedish footballer and national team player
Born

June 28th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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A professional footballer from Sweden, played primarily as a midfielder. Began career at the youth academy of Helsingborgs IF before making the professional debut in 2010. Transferred to PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands, where played for several seasons. Later joined clubs including Balken and GIF Sundsvall. Represented the Swedish national team at various youth levels and earned senior caps. Participation included being part of the squad for UEFA European Championship qualification matches.

Played for PSV Eindhoven

Represented Sweden at national levels

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