Name Fredrik Ljungberg
Age 22
Shirt Number 8
Position Attacking Midfielder
Nationality Swede
National Squad Status Swedish International
Foot Right
Transferred From Halmstad
Previous Clubs Halmstad
Fredrik Ljungberg joined Arsenal in September 1998 from Swedish side, Halmstad in a £3 million move.
The move to Highbury was initiated by Arsene Wenger after the Gunners boss was reportedly impressed by Ljungberg's performance in the Swedish team that beat England in Stockholm in a qualifying match for Euro 2000.
And Ljungberg did not disappoint. His first ever goal for Arsenal came in his debut in a Premier League match played at Highbury against Manchester Utd. However, lack of opportunities in the Arsenal first team saw Ljungberg having a rather quiet and low profile first season at Arsenal.
In the current season, Ljungberg's consistent performance has seen him earning regular first team places in Arsenal's games in important competitions such as the European Champions' League, the Premier League and UEFA Cup.
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