Erik Zetterberg Explained

Erik Zetterberg
Fullname:Erik Pär Zetterberg
Birth Date:16 February 1997
Birth Place:Waterloo, Belgium
Height:1.87 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Lunds BK
Clubnumber:6
Youthclubs1:Royal Stade Brainois
Youthclubs2:Falkenbergs FF
Years1:2015–2018
Clubs1:Falkenbergs FF
Caps1:8
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Varbergs BoIS
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Tvååkers IF (loan)
Caps3:8
Goals3:0
Years4:2020
Clubs4:FC Edmonton
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:Lindome GIF
Caps5:24
Goals5:1
Years6:2022–
Clubs6:Lunds BK
Caps6:49
Goals6:2
Pcupdate:8 August 2024

Erik Pär Zetterberg (born 16 February 1997) is a Swedish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Lunds BK in Ettan Södra.

Club career

Early career

Zetterberg began his career in the youth setup of Belgian side Royal Stade Brainois, the same club where Eden and Thorgan Hazard developed.[1]

Falkenbergs FF

Zetterberg signed his first professional contract with Allsvenskan side Falkenbergs FF in June 2015 after coming through the club's youth system. On 21 February 2016, he made his senior debut in the Svenska Cupen in a 2–0 win over Tenhults IF.[2] He made his league debut on 30 October 2016 in a 4–1 loss to Helsingborg. Zetterberg went on to make two league appearances in total that season.

Zetterberg failed to make a first-team appearance in the 2017 season in the Superettan. The following year, he made six league appearances for Falkenbergs FF before departing mid-season.

Varbergs BoIS

On 10 July 2018, Zetterberg signed for Superettan side Varbergs BoIS.[3] He made five league appearances for Varberg that season and one appearance each in the league and Svenska Cupen in 2019. On 30 August 2019, Zetterberg was sent on loan to Ettan side Tvååkers IF, where he made eight aappearances before the end of the season.

FC Edmonton

On 5 February 2020, Zetterberg signed with Canadian Premier League side FC Edmonton.[4] He made his debut for the Eddies on August 16 against Forge FC.[5]

Lindome GIF

On 22 March 2021, Zetterberg returned to Sweden, signing with Ettan side Lindome GIF.[6]

Personal life

Zetterberg is the son of former Swedish international footballer Pär Zetterberg. He was born in Belgium.[7]

Career statistics

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Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup[8] OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Falkenberg2015Allsvenskan00000000
2016Allsvenskan20100030
2017Superettan00000000
2018Superettan60000060
Total80100090
Varbergs BoIS2018Superettan50000050
2019Superettan10100020
Total60100070
Tvååkers IF (loan)2019Ettan80000080
Career total2202000240

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joel Hansson . Pär Zetterberg son går i pappas fotspår . Sport Bladet . 4 January 2020 . Swedish . 22 June 2015.
  2. Web site: E. Zetterberg . Soccerway . 4 January 2020.
  3. Web site: Legendarens son lämnar FFF – för spel hos rivalen . Expressen . 4 January 2020 . Swedish . 11 July 2018.
  4. Web site: Kassim Khimji . FC Edmonton signs Swedish midfielder Erik Zetterberg for 2020 CPL season . FC Edmonton . 5 February 2020 . 5 February 2020.
  5. Web site: Paulus on FC Edmonton's opening loss at The Island Games: 'We can live with it'. August 16, 2020. Marty. Thompson.
  6. Web site: Välkommen Erik Zetterberg till Lindome GIF . . 5 April 2021 . Swedish . 22 March 2021.
  7. Web site: Zetterberg: Mitt mål är att spela i en toppliga. 2021-11-19. www.aftonbladet.se. sv.
  8. Includes appearances in the Svenska Cupen.