Andreas Granqvist: Biography, Facts and Career
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Andreas Granqvist (Swedish pronunciation: [anˈdrêːas ˈgrɑ̂ːnkvɪst]; born 16 April 1985) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Starting his career with Helsingborgs IF in the mid-2000s, he went on to play for several different clubs in various countries, such as England, the Netherlands, Italy, and Russia before retiring at hometown club Helsingborg in 2021. A full international between 2006 and 2021, he won 88 caps for the Sweden national team and represented his country at four different UEFA European Championships as well as the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He captained the national team between 2016 and 2021. However, due to injuries, he played his last international match in 2019. He was awarded Guldbollen (the Golden Ball), given to the Swedish player of the year, in 2017.
Quick facts about Andreas Granqvist
- Full name: Andreas Granqvist
- Born: 1985-04-16
- Nationality: Sweden
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q178270
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Who is Andreas Granqvist?
Andreas Granqvist (Swedish pronunciation: [anˈdrêːas ˈgrɑ̂ːnkvɪst]; born 16 April 1985) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Starting his career with Helsingborgs IF in the mid-2000s, he went on to play for several different clubs in various countries, such as England, the Netherlands, Italy, and Russia before retiring at hometown club Helsingborg in 2021. A full international between 2006 and 2021, he won 88 caps for the Sweden national team and represented his country at four different UEFA European Championships as well as the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
What nationality is Andreas Granqvist?
Andreas Granqvist is Sweden.
When was Andreas Granqvist born?
Andreas Granqvist was born on 1985-04-16.
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