Guillermo Molins
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Guillermo Molins is a Uruguay
an-born Swedish
footballer. He is currently playing for Anderlecht
in the Belgian Pro League.
in Allsvenskan
, he had a breakthrough in 2008 when he played 27 matches and scored 2 goals. He was the managers choice as right midfielder in the starting lineup throughout the 2009 season, however in the title winning season of 2010 he was challenged in some games by Jiloan Hamad
. Molins proved to be a very skilled dribbler
, he was involved in most attacks for Malmö in 2010. Molins continued to be challenged for a position in the starting eleven by Hamad and Jimmy Durmaz
in the start of the 2011 season, partly due to minor injuries on Molins part. On 15 May 2011 Molins secured a 2–1 home win against Örebro SK
with two powerful shots in the top left goal corner after the team had been down 0–1 in half time. Malmö FF's director of sports Per Ågren
announced on 26 May 2011 that he expected Molins to leave the club in the summer of 2011 because his contract is ending in November and Molins has declined to negotiate a renewal. On 2 June 2011 several newspapers reported that Molins had started negotiations with Anderlecht
, three days after former club partner Behrang Safari
had signed for the Belgian club. On 17 June 2011 Malmö FF reported that Molins had signed a four year contract with Anderlecht.
was affected.
played Portugal U21
. He was also a part of the U21 squad at 2009 U21 Championship
in Sweden. He made his debut for Sweden
against Oman
as a part of Sweden's winter tour on January 20, 2010.
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Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an-born Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
footballer. He is currently playing for Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
in the Belgian Pro League.
Malmö FF
In 2006 Molins made his league debut for Malmö FFMalmö FF
Malmö Fotbollförening, also known simply as Malmö FF, are a Swedish professional football club based in Malmö. The club is affiliated with Skånes Fotbollförbund and play their home games at Swedbank Stadion. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are sky blue and white...
in Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
, he had a breakthrough in 2008 when he played 27 matches and scored 2 goals. He was the managers choice as right midfielder in the starting lineup throughout the 2009 season, however in the title winning season of 2010 he was challenged in some games by Jiloan Hamad
Jiloan Hamad
Jiloan Hamad is a Swedish footballer of Kurdish descent, currently playing for Malmö FF.-Malmö FF:...
. Molins proved to be a very skilled dribbler
Dribbling
In sports, dribbling refers to the maneuvering of a ball around a defender through short skillful taps or kicks with either the legs , hands , stick or swimming strokes...
, he was involved in most attacks for Malmö in 2010. Molins continued to be challenged for a position in the starting eleven by Hamad and Jimmy Durmaz
Jimmy Durmaz
Jimmy Durmaz, formerly known as Jimmy Touma, is a Swedish footballer, currently playing for Malmö FF. He is an ethnic Syriac. His relatives Sharbel Touma and David Durmaz are also known footballers.-Malmö FF:...
in the start of the 2011 season, partly due to minor injuries on Molins part. On 15 May 2011 Molins secured a 2–1 home win against Örebro SK
Örebro SK
Örebro SK, also known as ÖSK or just Örebro, is a Swedish football club based in Örebro. The club, formed on 28 October 1908, is currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan.-The first years:...
with two powerful shots in the top left goal corner after the team had been down 0–1 in half time. Malmö FF's director of sports Per Ågren
Per Ågren
Per Ågren is a former Swedish football defender. Ågren represented Malmö FF for most of his career before finishing with a final season in Helsingborgs IF. After his playing career Ågren worked within the Swedish Football Association and a civil career inside Banking. Ågren is currently the...
announced on 26 May 2011 that he expected Molins to leave the club in the summer of 2011 because his contract is ending in November and Molins has declined to negotiate a renewal. On 2 June 2011 several newspapers reported that Molins had started negotiations with Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
, three days after former club partner Behrang Safari
Behrang Safari
Behrang Safari is an Iranian-born Swedish international footballer who plays as a defender for Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League.-Early life:He came to Sweden as a two-year-old from Tehran, Iran with his family...
had signed for the Belgian club. On 17 June 2011 Malmö FF reported that Molins had signed a four year contract with Anderlecht.
Anderlecht
Molins was announced an Anderlecht player on 17 June 2011. Just 8 days later Molins was carried off the field after just 25 minutes in a friendly against Knokke, he tore the ligaments of his knee and also his meniscusMeniscus
The meniscus is the curve in the upper surface of a liquid close to the surface of the container or another object, caused by surface tension. It can be either convex or concave. A convex meniscus occurs when the molecules have a stronger attraction to each other than to the material of the...
was affected.
International career
Molins made his U21 debut on May 25, 2008 when Sweden U21Sweden national under-21 football team
The Swedish U-21 national football team is the football team representing Sweden in competitions for under-21 year old players. Sweden U21's current captain is Jiloan Hamad with Jakob Johansson as vice captain.-UEFA European U-21 Championship Record:...
played Portugal U21
Portugal national under-21 football team
The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation . They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future...
. He was also a part of the U21 squad at 2009 U21 Championship
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship began on 15 June 2009, and was the 17th UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. This was the first tournament after the competition reverted to a two-year format, following the single-year 2006-07 competition, which allowed the change to...
in Sweden. He made his debut for Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
against Oman
Oman national football team
The Oman national football team is the national team of Oman. Although the team was officially founded in 1978, the squad was formed long before, and has established a proper football association in only December, 2005...
as a part of Sweden's winter tour on January 20, 2010.
Career statistics
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Malmö FF
Malmö Fotbollförening, also known simply as Malmö FF, are a Swedish professional football club based in Malmö. The club is affiliated with Skånes Fotbollförbund and play their home games at Swedbank Stadion. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are sky blue and white...
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Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
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2011 Allsvenskan
The 2011 Allsvenskan, part of the 2011 Swedish football season, was the 87th season of Allsvenskan since its establishment in 1924. The preliminary 2011 fixtures were released on 15 December 2010. The season began on 2 April 2011 and ended on 23 October 2011...
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