Pontus Wernbloom is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Before joining IFK Göteborg, Wernbloom played for IK Kongahälla from 2001 to 2003.
He signed a long-term contract with CSKA Moscow in January 2012, where he faced injuries but still made significant contributions.
Биография
Early Life
Pontus Anders Mikael Wernbloom was born in Sweden and began his football journey at a young age. He joined the youth team of local club IFK Göteborg in 2004 after playing for IK Kongahälla. Wernbloom made his professional debut with IFK Göteborg in 2005, quickly establishing himself as a tenacious midfielder known for his hard tackles and fighting spirit.
Career
Wernbloom's career took off at IFK Göteborg, where he became a regular starter after the retirement of Håkan Mild. His versatility allowed him to adapt to different positions, including a brief stint as a forward. In 2009, he signed with Dutch club AZ Alkmaar, where he made an immediate impact, scoring his first goal in the Eredivisie in 2010 and helping the team qualify for the UEFA Europa League group stage.
In January 2012, Wernbloom moved to CSKA Moscow, where he faced challenges with injuries but still managed to shine in crucial matches, including a memorable equalizer against Real Madrid in the Champions League. He later returned to IFK Göteborg, where he retired in 2021.
Wernbloom also had a significant international career, earning 51 caps for the Sweden national team from 2007 to 2016, participating in UEFA Euro tournaments in 2012 and 2016. He debuted for the under-21 team in 2006 and made his senior debut against Ecuador in 2007.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Wernbloom married his girlfriend Nina in 2010, and they welcomed their son Mille the following year. He is known for his outspoken views, particularly his opposition to the Sweden Democrats and support for social democracy, which he expressed in interviews leading up to the 2010 Swedish general election.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
IFK Göteborg
After playing for local club IK Kongahälla, he joined the youth team of IFK Göteborg in 2004, before being promoted to the senior team in 2005. He quickly made a name for himself with his hard tackles, fighting spirit and generally fearless playing style. When Håkan Mild retired after the 2005 season, Wernbloom secured a place in the starting line-up. However, during the following season he struggled to retain his place as the club changed its playing style under new management. When striker Marcus Berg left to play for FC Groningen in the summer of 2007, Wernbloom switched to forward and was able to be a starter once again.
AZ
In April 2009, he signed a contract with Dutch club AZ. He made his Eredivisie debut against Heracles Almelo on 2 August 2009 and scored his first goal in a 3–3 draw away to VVV on 20 February 2010. Wernbloom scored a goal in both play-off round legs against Kazakh side FC Aktobe, helping his team to qualify for the group stage of the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League.
CSKA Moscow
In January 2012, Wernbloom left AZ for signing a long-term contract with the Russian top club CSKA Moscow. Plagued by injuries, Wernbloom was plunged into the deep end against a highly favored Real Madrid side in the knockout stages of the Champions League. In the game against his alleged favorite club, he scored a dramatic half-volley in the dying minutes to equalize 1–1. After the final game of the 2017–18 season, CSKA Moscow announced…
He debuted for the Sweden under-21 side in 2006, scoring a goal in the 12th minute of the match. He was picked for the Swedish national team's January tour in South America, and he made his debut on 18 January against Ecuador. He won his 50th cap for Sweden on 29 March 2016, a 1–1 draw with the Czech Republic. Pontus Wernbloom retired from international duty following UEFA Euro 2016. Wernbloom won 51 caps for Sweden, representing his country at UEFA Euro 2012 and 2016.
Club
International
Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Wernbloom goal.
- Club
- PFC CSKA Moscow (2012–)
- Club
- AZ Alkmaar (2009–2012)
- Club
- IFK Göteborg (2005–2009)
- Club
- Sweden national under-21 football team (2006–2009)
- Club
- Sweden men's national football team (2007–)
- Club
- IFK Göteborg (2004–2005)
- Club
- IK Kongahälla (2001–2003)
- League
- Allsvenskan
- National team
- Sweden
Личное
Wernbloom married girlfriend Nina in 2010 who gave birth to their son Mille the following year. He openly took a stance against Sweden Democrats prior to the 2010 Swedish general election, and stated his support for social democracy in Aftonbladet.
Клубы
- Sweden men's national football team2007сейчас
- PFC CSKA Moscow2012сейчас
- IK Kongahälla2001–2003
- IFK Göteborg2004–2005
- IFK Göteborg2005–2009
- Sweden national under-21 football team2006–2009
- AZ Alkmaar2009–2012
Играл вместе с
Aaron Samuel OlanarePFC CSKA Moscow · 2016
Abbosbek FayzullaevPFC CSKA Moscow · 2023–2025- Abdelkrim El HadriouiAZ Alkmaar · 1998–2002
Abdul RazakIFK Göteborg
Abel HernándezPFC CSKA Moscow · 2018–2019
Adam JohanssonIFK Göteborg · 2005–2011- Adam JohanssonIFK Göteborg · 2013
Adam MaherAZ Alkmaar · 2010–2013
Ahmed MusaPFC CSKA Moscow · 2012–2016- Ahmed MusaPFC CSKA Moscow · 2018–2018
Alan DzagoevPFC CSKA Moscow · 2008–2022
Albert GuðmundssonAZ Alkmaar · 2018–2022
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Pontus Anders Mikael Wernbloom is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Beginning his professional career with IFK Göteborg in 2005, he went on to represent AZ, CSKA Moscow, and PAOK before retiring at IFK Göteborg in 2021. A full international between 2007 and 2016, he won 51 caps for the Sweden national team and was a squad player at UEFA Euro 2012 and 2016.
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