Samuel Holmén Explained

Samuel Holmén
Fullname:Samuel Tobias Holmén
Birth Date:28 June 1984
Birth Place:Annelund, Sweden
Height:1.78m
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1993–1998
Youthclubs1:Annelunds IF
Youthyears2:1998–2002
Youthclubs2:IF Elfsborg
Years1:2002–2007
Years2:2007–2010
Years3:2010–2013
Years4:2013–2016
Years5:2014–2015
Years6:2015–2016
Years7:2016–2017
Years8:2017–2021
Clubs1:IF Elfsborg
Clubs2:Brøndby IF
Clubs3:İstanbul Başakşehir
Clubs4:Fenerbahçe
Clubs5:Bursaspor (loan)
Clubs6:Konyaspor (loan)
Clubs7:İstanbul Başakşehir
Clubs8:IF Elfsborg
Caps1:112
Caps2:83
Caps3:96
Caps4:6
Caps5:27
Caps6:28
Caps7:17
Caps8:106
Goals1:18
Goals2:13
Goals3:22
Goals4:0
Goals5:4
Goals6:4
Goals7:0
Goals8:5
Nationalyears1:2001
Nationalyears2:2002–2003
Nationalyears3:2003–2006
Nationalyears4:2006–2013
Nationalteam1:Sweden U17
Nationalteam2:Sweden U19
Nationalteam3:Sweden U21
Nationalteam4:Sweden
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalcaps2:10
Nationalcaps3:22
Nationalcaps4:32
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalgoals3:3
Nationalgoals4:2
Pcupdate:09:54, 29 August 2021 (UTC)
Totalcaps:475
Totalgoals:66

Samuel Tobias Holmén (born 28 June 1984) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[1]

Holmén's favourite position was in the central midfield, and his style of play was that of a box-to-box player, being a good defensive ball winner, as well as a good playmaker and goal scorer.

Starting off his career with IF Elfsborg in 2002, he went on to play in Denmark and Turkey before returning to Elfsborg and Swedish football in 2017. He retired from professional football in 2021.

A full international between 2006 and 2013, he won 32 caps for the Sweden national team and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2012.

Club career

IF Elfsborg

Holmén was born in Annelund just outside Borås, and started playing football in Annelunds IF. In 1998, he went to IF Elfsborg. After a few years in the youth squad he was promoted to the first squad, and made his debut when he came on as a substitute in the semi-final of the Swedish Cup in September 2002. He quickly became a first team regular, and was considered to be one of the most promising Swedish footballers.

Brøndby IF

On 30 August 2007 Holmén transferred to Danish Superliga club Brøndby IF signing a four-year contract.[2]

İstanbul BB

In July 2010, Holmén left Danish side Brøndby IF to sign with Turkish club Büyükşehir Belediyespor. He started 100 matches in the first eleven. His contract ended in June 2013.

Fenerbahçe and loans

On 18 June 2013, Holmén signed with Fenerbahçe for a three-year deal after successfully passing the medical tests.[3]

In August 2014, Holmén was loaned to Bursaspor for one season.[4]

On 21 August 2015, Holmén was loaned to Konyaspor for one season.[5]

Return to İstanbul Başakşehir

In June 2016, Holmén signed a two-year contract with İstanbul Başakşehir after his Fenerbahçe contract expired.

Return to IF Elfsborg

Holmén returned to IF Elfsborg during the 2017 Allsvenskan season.[6] He announced his retirement after the 2021 Allsvenskan season.[7]

International career

Having represented the Sweden U17, U19, and U21 teams, Holmén made his full international debut for Sweden on 11 November 2006 in a friendly 1–0 loss to the Ivory Coast when he came on as a substitute for Petter Hansson in the 85th minute.[8] His first international goal came in a friendly against Costa Rica, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 win on 13 January 2008.[9] His first competitive appearance for Sweden came in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Albania on 6 September 2008, when he replaced Kim Källström in the 84th minute of a 0–0 draw.[10] Holmén would go ahead and score his first competitive international goal only four days later on 10 September 2008, in a 2–1 win against Hungary in the same World Cup qualifying campaign.[11]

Holmén was named in Sweden's squad for UEFA Euro 2012, and appeared in the last group stage game against France as Sweden failed to reach the tournament's knockout stage.

Personal life

His brother, Sebastian, is also a professional footballer.[12]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[13] !National team!Year!Apps!Goals
Sweden200610
200730
200882
200990
201020
201110
201270
201310
Total322

Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first.List of international goals scored by Samuel Holmén

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 13 January 2008 Estadio Saprissa, San José, Costa Rica 1–0 1–0 Friendly
2. 10 September 2008 Råsunda Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden 2–0 2–1 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

IF Elfsborg

2006

2003

Brøndby

2008

Fenerbahçe

2013–14

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://elfsborg.se/2017/06/15/vi-tillsammans-tar-hem-holmen/ VI TILLSAMMANS TAR HEM HOLMÉN!
  2. Web site: Holmén: Altid med hjertet . da . Brondby.com . 30 August 2007 . 19 July 2013.
  3. http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=4769 Fenerbahce complete Samuel Holmen transfer...
  4. Web site: Samuel Holmen Bursaspor'da . 25 April 2018 .
  5. Web site: KAP.
  6. Web site: Samuel Holmén. 2021-09-28. IF Elfsborg. sv-SE.
  7. Web site: Officiellt: Samuel Holmén slutar efter säsongen. 2021-12-06. Fotbolltransfers.com. sv.
  8. Web site: Elfenbenskusten - Sverige - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll. 2021-09-28. www.svenskfotboll.se. 15 November 2006 . sv.
  9. Web site: Costa Rica - Sverige - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll. 2021-09-28. www.svenskfotboll.se. 13 January 2008 . sv.
  10. Web site: Albanien - Sverige - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll. 2021-09-28. www.svenskfotboll.se. sv.
  11. Web site: Sverige - Ungern - Matchfakta - Svensk fotboll. 2021-09-28. www.svenskfotboll.se. 10 September 2008 . sv.
  12. Web site: Sebastian Holmén: "Samuel har alltid bra svar" Matchdax. 2021-09-28. www.matchdax.se. sv.
  13. Web site: Samuel Holmén - Spelarstatistik - Svensk fotboll. 2021-06-08. www.svenskfotboll.se.. sv.