Mattias Svanberg

Mattias Svanberg

Footballer

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Career & Clubs

Club career

Malmo FF

After playing for LB07 and Malmö FF youth teams Mattias Svanberg signed an apprenticeship contract with Malmö FF on 27 July 2015. As a 16-year-old, he featured on the bench four times during the 2015 season. On 4 March 2016, he signed a four-year first team contract with Malmö. He made his Allsvenskan debut on 28 May 2016 when he came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute in a 4–1 win against Östersunds FK, and assisted on Viðar Örn Kjartansson's goal in stoppage time. On 25 September 2016, he scored his first Allsvenskan goal in the local derby against Helsingborgs IF. He started his first game for the club on 26 October 2016, and scored a goal and an assist as Malmö FF beat Falkenbergs FF to secure the Allsvenskan title.

Bologna

In 2017, Svanberg received a larger role with the team and made 21 appearances as MFF won the championship for a second consecutive year. In 2018, Svanberg became a consistent starter and was one of only two players to feature in every match during the spring before moving to Serie A club Bologna in the summer transfer window for a sum of €5 million. He made his Serie A debut on 16 September 2018 in a 0–1 defeat against Genoa.

Wolfsburg

On 16 July 2022, Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg announced the signing of Svanberg on a five-year deal.

International career

Svanberg was called up to the senior Sweden squad for games against Turkey and Russia in November 2018, but did not play. In November 2019, Svanberg was called up for Sweden's UEFA Euro 2020 qualification matches against Romania and Faroe Islands. On 18 November Svanberg scored on his debut against Faroe Islands at Friends Arena in Solna. He also assisted John Guidetti in a 3–0 win for the home side. Svanberg was called up for a major tournament for the first time when he was included in Sweden's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020. On 12 May 2026, Svanberg was named in the Sweden squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He came off the bench in their opener against Tunisia and scored within 60 seconds on the pitch to make it 4–1 in an eventual 5–1 victory.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 29 August 2026

International

As of match played 30 June 2026

Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Svanberg goal.

Club
VfL Wolfsburg
Club
Sweden men's national football team
National team
Sweden

Personal

Personal life

Svanberg is the son of the former professional ice hockey player Bo Svanberg.

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Description

Swedish association football player

Position

midfielder

Extract from Wikipedia

Mattias Olof Svanberg is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for 2. Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg and the Sweden national team.

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