He was part of the Sweden squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he played in four matches.
Lustig was vice-captain of the Sweden under-21 team, showcasing his leadership skills early in his career.
Mikael Lustig is a former professional footballer known for his defensive skills, primarily playing as a right-back.
Биография
Early Life
Carl Mikael Lustig was born in Sweden and began his football journey at a young age, starting with Sandåkerns SK before moving to Umeå FC. His early career laid the foundation for a successful professional path in football.
Career
Lustig's professional career took off when he joined GIF Sundsvall in 2005, where he quickly made an impact by scoring twice in his first eight games. After a couple of seasons, he moved to Rosenborg BK in Norway, where he played from 2008 to 2011, attracting interest from several European clubs due to his impressive performances. In November 2011, Lustig signed with Celtic F.C., where he became a key player, contributing to the team's success in the Scottish Premiership and various cup competitions. He played for Celtic until 2019, marking a significant period in his career.
Lustig also had a notable international career, representing Sweden at various levels. He made his debut for the senior national team in 2008 and went on to earn over 50 caps, participating in major tournaments like UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He announced his retirement from international football in July 2021, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and skill on the pitch.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Lustig has been recognized for his contributions to football, winning multiple league titles and cups with both Rosenborg and Celtic. His versatility as a defender, primarily as a right-back, has made him a respected figure in Swedish football, and he remains a beloved player among fans for his commitment and performances on the field.
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Карьера и клубы
Early career
Lustig began his career with Sandåkerns SK. He then moved to Umeå FC, where he played for two years.
GIF Sundsvall
Lustig moved to Allsvenskan club GIF Sundsvall for the 2005 season, scoring twice in eight games. GIF Sundsvall were relegated the following season to the Superettan. They were in that division for the next two years, with Lustig playing in 57 of their 60 games. For the 2008 season the team was back in the Allsvenskan and Lustig continued to be a regular in the team, playing in all 11 league games before the Euro break. During the summer he moved to the Norwegian club Rosenborg BK.
Rosenborg
After four seasons with Rosenborg, Lustig left the club in November 2011. He had attracted interest from other European clubs, such as Scottish Premier League team Celtic, English Premier League club Fulham and La Liga side Espanyol.
Celtic
On 23 November 2011, Celtic announced that they had signed Lustig on a pre-contract deal. He officially joined the club on 1 January 2012. He made his debut for Celtic on 3 March, in a 1–1 draw with Aberdeen. He scored his first goal for the Hoops in a 2–2 home draw against Hibernian on 1 September 2012. He was also initially credited with Celtic's second goal that day, although it was later given as an own goal. On 17 July 2013, Lustig opened the scoring in Celtic's 3–0 away victory in the second round of qualifying against Cliftonville in the Champions League. On 6 February 2017, Lustig…
Lustig played for Sweden's under-18 team. During the 2006 season, Lustig made his national team debut in under-21 team playing in the 2009 European Under-21 Championship. He had been made vice-captain of the team. In total Lustig made 21 appearances for Sweden under-21s. Lustig made his full debut for the Sweden national team on 19 January 2008 in a 2–0 loss against the USA in January 2008. His first goal came on 29 March 2011 in a European Championship qualifier with Moldova, which Sweden won 2–1. Lustig won his 50th cap for Sweden on 29 March 2016, a 1–1 draw with the Czech Republic. In May, he was included in Erik Hamrén's 23-man squad for UEFA Euro 2016. In May 2018, Lustig was named in Sweden's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. At the tournament, Lustig started in 4 games for Sweden as they were eliminated by England in a 2–0 loss in the quarterfinals, a match in which he did not play. In May 2021, Lustig was included in the 26-man Sweden squad for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020, where he played all their matches at right-back, as Sweden would be eliminated in the round-of-16 by Ukraine. On 13 July 2021, Lustig announced his retirement from international football.
Club
International
Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first.
- Club
- GIF Sundsvall (2005–2008)
- Club
- Rosenborg BK (2008–2011)
- Club
- Celtic F.C. (2012–2019)
- Club
- Umeå FC (2004–2005)
- Club
- Sweden national under-19 football team (2004–2004)
- Club
- Sweden national under-21 football team (2006–2009)
- Club
- Sweden men's national football team (2008–2021)
- Club
- KAA Gent (2019–2020)
- Club
- AIK Fotboll (2020–2022)
- National team
- Sweden
Наследие
Rosenborg
Tippeligaen: 2009, 2010 Superfinalen: 2010 Celtic
Scottish Premiership (8): 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 Scottish Cup (4): 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 Scottish League Cup (4): 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 Sweden U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship bronze: 2009 Individual
PFA Scotland Team of the Year (Premiership): 2016–17
Клубы
- Sweden national under-19 football team2004–2004
- Umeå FC2004–2005
- GIF Sundsvall2005–2008
- Sweden national under-21 football team2006–2009
- Rosenborg BK2008–2011
- Sweden men's national football team2008–2021
- Celtic F.C.2012–2019
- KAA Gent2019–2020
- AIK Fotboll2020–2022
Играл вместе с
Abdou Razack TraoréRosenborg BK · 2007–2010
Aboubakary KoitaKAA Gent
Adam Larsen KwaraseyRosenborg BK
Adam MatthewsCeltic F.C. · 2011–2015- Adekanmi OlufadéKAA Gent · 2006–2010
Ahmed Salah HosnyKAA Gent · 2001–2002
Ahmed YasinAIK Fotboll · 2016–2018
Aiden McGeadyCeltic F.C. · 2004–2010
Alan McInallyCeltic F.C. · 1984–1987- Alan RoughCeltic F.C. · 1988–1989
Alan ThompsonCeltic F.C. · 2000–2007
Alejandro LagoRosenborg BK · 2005–2011
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Carl Mikael Lustig is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a defender. Mainly a right-back, he could also play as a centre-back.
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