Magnus Hedman is a former Swedish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
He was awarded the prestigious Guldbollen in 2000 as Sweden's best footballer of the year.
Hedman began his professional career with AIK Fotboll in 1990, where he won the Allsvenskan championship in 1992.
Biography
Early Life
Magnus Carl Hedman was born in Botkyrka, Sweden, where he began his football journey with local clubs Vårby Gårds IF and IFK Stockholm. He signed with AIK in 1987 and made his Allsvenskan debut at just 17 years old during the 1990 season. His early career was marked by success, culminating in winning the Allsvenskan championship in 1992 with AIK.
Career
Hedman's professional career took him across several prestigious leagues. After his time at AIK, he moved to Coventry City in July 1997, where he quickly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper. He made his debut in a 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur and played a significant role in the team until their relegation from the Premier League. Following his stint in England, he played for Celtic F.C. from 2002 to 2005, and had a brief period with SSC Ancona in Italy before returning to Sweden to play for IK Frej in 2013. Throughout his career, Hedman also represented the Sweden national team, earning 58 caps and participating in the 1994 and 2002 FIFA World Cups, as well as UEFA Euro 2000 and 2004. He was honored with the Guldbollen award in 2000, recognizing him as Sweden's best footballer of the year.
Personal Life
Magnus Hedman was previously married to Magdalena Graaf, a well-known Swedish author, model, and pop singer. The couple shares two sons, one of whom is the singer Lancelot. Despite his successful football career, Hedman's personal life has also garnered attention, particularly his relationship with Graaf.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Hedman was born in Botkyrka, and began his footballing career with Vårby Gårds IF and IFK Stockholm. He signed with AIK in 1987 and made his Allsvenskan debut for the club during the 1990 Allsvenskan season at only 17 years of age. He won the 1992 Allsvenskan championship with AIK and eventually moved abroad to play for English club Coventry City in July 1997.
Coventry City
Aged 24 on 13 December 1997, Hedman debuted in a 4–0 win over Tottenham Hotspur and only lost his place again in February due to injury. Steve Ogrizovic however was on top form on his return and kept the number 1 shirt almost to the end of the season, Hedman returned for the final three league matches. Hedman made 17 appearances in his first season at Coventry City. Hedman began the 1998-99 campaign as number 1 keeper. Now 41, Ogrizovic was restricted to just two games and Hedman made 42 appearances in all competitions. Hedman remained number 1 in Ogrizovic's final campaign during 1999-2000. The next season saw youngster Chris Kirkland take the shirt from Hedman, but the Sky Blues were relegated from the Premier League during that campaign. Hedman regained his place following Kirkland's transfer to Liverpool after a single game of the 2001–02 season. Hedman's Coventry career came to an acrimonious conclusion towards the end of that season, when he was approached on the pitch during an away match against Preston North End on 6 April 2002 by a 'fan' who was questioning his…
Hedman was chosen as a backup for first-choice keeper Thomas Ravelli in the Sweden squad at the 1994 World Cup alongside Lasse Eriksson. He debuted for the Sweden national team in February 1997, and was chosen for the Sweden squad at the Euro 2000 where he played all Sweden's matches and conceded goals from Bart Goor and Emile Mpenza against Belgium and from Luigi Di Biagio and Alessandro Del Piero against Italy (both lost 2–1). The other match, against Turkey, was 0–0 draw. He won the 2000 Guldbollen award. He also played full-time for Sweden at the 2002 World Cup. He was chosen to represent Sweden at the Euro 2004, where he served as a back-up for keeper Andreas Isaksson.
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Sweden
- Club
- AIK Fotboll (1990–1997)
- Club
- Chelsea F.C. (2006–2007)
- Club
- Celtic F.C. (2002–2005)
- Club
- Coventry City F.C. (1997–2002)
- Club
- SSC Ancona (2004–2004)
- Club
- IK Frej (2013–2013)
- Club
- Sweden national under-21 football team (1992–1995)
- Club
- Sweden men's national football team (1994–2004)
- Club
- IFK Stockholm
Trophies & Awards
- Award
- Guldbollen
Personal
He is divorced from Magdalena Graaf, a Swedish author, former model and pop singer. The couple have two sons together, including singer Lancelot.
Clubs
- IFK Stockholmcurrent
- AIK Fotboll1990–1997
- Sweden national under-21 football team1992–1995
- Sweden men's national football team1994–2004
- Coventry City F.C.1997–2002
- Celtic F.C.2002–2005
- SSC Ancona2004–2004
- Chelsea F.C.2006–2007
- IK Frej2013–2013
Played together with
Aaron AnselminoChelsea F.C. · 2024- Abdihakin AliAIK Fotboll
Abdul Halik HuduIK Frej
Abdussalam MagashyAIK Fotboll
Achille PicciniSSC Ancona · 1945–1946
Adam ArmstrongCoventry City F.C. · 2015–2015
Adam BartonCoventry City F.C. · 2012–2015- Adam JacksonCoventry City F.C. · 2015–2015
Adam MatthewsCeltic F.C. · 2011–2015- Adam PhillipChelsea F.C. · 2010–2013
Adam VirgoCeltic F.C. · 2005–2008- Adam VirgoCoventry City F.C. · 2006–2006
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Identifiers & aliases
Magnus Carl Hedman is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Beginning his career with AIK in 1990, he went on play in the English Premier League, Scottish Premier League, and Italian Serie A before retiring in 2005. He played 58 matches for the Sweden national team, and represented his country at the 1994 and 2002 FIFA World Cups, as well as UEFA Euro 2000 and 2004. He was awarded Guldbollen in 2000 as Sweden's best footballer of the year.
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