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Christian Wilhelmsson is a Swedish professional footballer who currently plays for IFK Göteborg in the Allsvenskan. He is a versatile player who can play in a variety of positions, including right back, right midfield, and central midfield.
Wilhelmsson began his career with Malmö FF in 1997, and went on to make over 200 appearances for the club. He won the Allsvenskan title with Malmö in 2004, and also won the Svenska Cupen in 2005.
In 2006, Wilhelmsson moved to the Netherlands to join Ajax, where he made over 50 appearances in two seasons. He then moved to France to join Rennes in 2008, and then to Spain to join Deportivo La Coruña in 2009.
In 2010, Wilhelmsson returned to Sweden to join IFK Göteborg, where he has since made over 100 appearances. He has won the Svenska Cupen with IFK Göteborg in 2011 and 2014.
Wilhelmsson has also represented Sweden at international level, making over 50 appearances for the national team. He was part of the Swedish squad that reached the quarter-finals of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
| Popular As |
Christian Ulf Wilhelmsson |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
8 December, 1979 |
| Birthday |
8 December |
| Birthplace |
Malmö, Sweden |
| Nationality |
Sweden |
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Christian Wilhelmsson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Christian Wilhelmsson height is 1.77 m .
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| Height |
1.77 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Who Is Christian Wilhelmsson's Wife?
His wife is Oksana Andersson (m. 2010)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Oksana Andersson (m. 2010) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Lennox Wilhelmsson, Leon-Prince Wilhelmsson |
Christian Wilhelmsson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Christian Wilhelmsson worth at the age of 45 years old? Christian Wilhelmsson’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Sweden. We have estimated
Christian Wilhelmsson's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Christian Wilhelmsson Social Network
Timeline
He made 13 appearances all competitions comprised, mostly as a substitute, his debut coming in a 1–3 away defeat against Portsmouth – Wilhelmsson was instrumental in closing the club's signing of countryman Johan Elmander for a record transfer fee, for 2008–09.
On 14 January 2013, Wilhelmsson signed a one-and-a-half-year deal with Baniyas SC. After a spell with former club Mjällby, the 35-year-old officially announced his retirement. However, in August 2015, he came out of retirement to help the latter team retain their status in the Superettan, which was eventually not achieved.
Wilhelmsson was announced as a LA Galaxy player on 5 September 2012. He scored in his Major League Soccer debut nine days later, in a 2–0 win against the Colorado Rapids.
Wilhelmsson spent the first half of 2011–12 on loan with Qatar's Al Ahli SC.
Wilhelmsson scored his first brace for Sweden in a Euro 2012 qualifier against San Marino on 6 September 2011 (5–0 away win), for his seventh and eighth international goals. He was also selected for the finals in Poland and Ukraine by manager Erik Hamren, collecting three bench appearances in an eventual group stage exit.
Wilhelmsson married Russian-born model Oksana Andersson in May 2010, in Las Vegas. Aside from Swedish, he also speaks fluent English.
He was again loaned by Nantes, this time moving to Spain and Deportivo de La Coruña on 30 January 2008. He played his first La Liga match against Getafe CF, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 home draw, and made his first start two rounds later, in a home fixture match against RCD Espanyol (2–0 home win).
Wilhelmsson scored his first goal for Depor on 1 March 2008, in a 2–1 home win against Sevilla FC, and finished the campaign firmly established in the side's starting XI – he would start in 13 of his league appearances – as the Galicians eventually finished ninth and qualified to the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
In 2008, Wilhelmsson signed a three-year contract with Saudi club Al-Hilal FC for about €9 million. He helped the club win the league title in his second year, scoring nine goals and making ten assists in 20 appearances; for his contributions he received the Player of the Season award, going on to win four additional major titles during his tenure, including two consecutive Saudi Crown Prince Cup where he scored in both finals.
Wilhelmsson played 79 times with Sweden, representing the nation at the 2006 World Cup and in three European Championships.
In 2006, Wilhelmsson moved to French team FC Nantes. However, on 10 January of the following year, he joined A.S. Roma on loan until the end of the season, when the Italians had the option to buy for €3 million. He made his Serie A debut on 14 January against FC Messina,
On 4 September 2006 he was one of three international players sent home for breaking a curfew during a night out, the other two being Olof Mellberg and Zlatan Ibrahimović. In March 2011, he was involved in a training ground scuffle with the latter.
In the 2003 summer Wilhelmsson joined R.S.C. Anderlecht in Belgium, being an undisputed starter during his spell and scoring nine top division goals combined in the capital side's 2004 and 2006 league conquests.
Gaining his first cap in 2001, Wilhelmsson represented Sweden at UEFA Euro 2004, Euro 2008, Euro 2012 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup, featuring in every one of the national team's four games in the latter tournament and starting in two.
After playing several seasons with Mjällby (three years), Stabæk (four) and Anderlecht (three), he played in quick succession for teams in France, Italy, England and Spain, before spending the better part of four years in the late 2000s in Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal.
Born in Malmö, Wilhelmsson started his career with Mjällby AIF in 1997, playing in three second division seasons with the club. He then spent as many years in neighbouring Norway with Stabæk Fotball.
Christian Ulf Wilhelmsson (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈkrɪ̌sːtɪjan ˈvɪ̂lː(h)ɛ(l)mˌsɔn] ; born 8 December 1979), nicknamed Chippen, is a Swedish former footballer who played as a left winger.
