Linus Hallenius
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Linus Hallenius is a right-footed Swedish
footballer currently playing for Padova
in Serie B
on loan from Genoa
. During the transfer period on the summer of 2009 there were rumors that Hallenius was close to sign for Örgryte IS
and several news papers went out with the news that Örgryte IS
had signed him, which was denied by the club. Although the fact was that the club had made an agreement with GIF Sundsvall
, but Hallenius hesitated about the transfer. On the 7th of July 2009 Hallenius signed a 3,5 year contract with Hammarby IF
in the Allsvenskan
.
During the autumn of 2009, Hallenius made 8 appearances of which he were playing 4 as a starter, but no goals were scored. Hammarby IF
got relegated to Superettan
and during the first half of the season 2010, Hallenius has made a huge success, scoring 11 goals in 13 games, including an astonishing Marco van Basten look-a-like goal away against Syrianska FC
on the 20th of June 2010. This goal was voted second in the FIFA Puskás Award
.
Since his breakthrough in Superettan
, Hallenius have been linked with several clubs during the summer of 2010 that has showed interest in signing him. Apart from Genoa, who signed him just before the deadline, two Dutch clubs including AFC Ajax, and the German giants Bayern Munich
has let their scouts follow Hallenius closely.
On 1 September 2010, Hallenius signed for Genoa who immediately loaned him back to Hammarby for the rest of the 2010 season
. He joined up with his new teammates on 4 January 2011.
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 currently playing for Padova
Calcio Padova
Calcio Padova is an Italian football club, based in Padua, Veneto. The club was founded in 1910. Padova is playing in Serie B, having last been in Serie A in 1996...
in Serie B
Serie B
Serie B, currently named Serie bwin due to sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in the Italian football league system after the Serie A. It is contested by 22 teams and organized by the Lega Serie B since July 2010, after the split of Lega Calcio that previously took care of both the...
on loan from Genoa
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
. During the transfer period on the summer of 2009 there were rumors that Hallenius was close to sign for Örgryte IS
Örgryte IS
Örgryte IS, also commonly referred to as ÖIS, is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg.-History:The club was founded on 4 December 1887 and participated in the first football match in Sweden on 22 May 1892. Örgryte IS has won 12 national championship titles and one national cup title. After...
and several news papers went out with the news that Örgryte IS
Örgryte IS
Örgryte IS, also commonly referred to as ÖIS, is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg.-History:The club was founded on 4 December 1887 and participated in the first football match in Sweden on 22 May 1892. Örgryte IS has won 12 national championship titles and one national cup title. After...
had signed him, which was denied by the club. Although the fact was that the club had made an agreement with GIF Sundsvall
GIF Sundsvall
GIF Sundsvall is a Swedish football club located in the city of Sundsvall. The club, formed on 25 August 1903, is currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan. The club is affiliated to Medelpads Fotbollförbund.- History :...
, but Hallenius hesitated about the transfer. On the 7th of July 2009 Hallenius signed a 3,5 year contract with Hammarby IF
Hammarby IF
Hammarby Fotboll is a Swedish football club based in Johanneshov - just south of Södermalm, the southernmost district of Stockholm city centre...
in the 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...
.
During the autumn of 2009, Hallenius made 8 appearances of which he were playing 4 as a starter, but no goals were scored. Hammarby IF
Hammarby IF
Hammarby Fotboll is a Swedish football club based in Johanneshov - just south of Södermalm, the southernmost district of Stockholm city centre...
got relegated to Superettan
Superettan
Superettan is the second highest league in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 16 Swedish football teams. It was created in 2000. Before that, the second level league in Sweden had been Division 1....
and during the first half of the season 2010, Hallenius has made a huge success, scoring 11 goals in 13 games, including an astonishing Marco van Basten look-a-like goal away against Syrianska FC
Syrianska FC
Syrianska Football Club, known as Syrianska FC and Suryoye , is a Swedish professional football club from Södertälje, a city south of Stockholm, Sweden. The club was formed in 1977, by Syriac immigrants as Suryoyo Sportklubb...
on the 20th of June 2010. This goal was voted second in the FIFA Puskás Award
FIFA Puskas Award
The FIFA Puskás Award is an award established on 20 October 2009 by FIFA at the behest of FIFA President Sepp Blatter in order to award the player, male or female, judged to have scored the most aesthetically significant and "most beautiful" goal of the year...
.
Since his breakthrough in Superettan
Superettan
Superettan is the second highest league in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 16 Swedish football teams. It was created in 2000. Before that, the second level league in Sweden had been Division 1....
, Hallenius have been linked with several clubs during the summer of 2010 that has showed interest in signing him. Apart from Genoa, who signed him just before the deadline, two Dutch clubs including AFC Ajax, and the German giants Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
has let their scouts follow Hallenius closely.
On 1 September 2010, Hallenius signed for Genoa who immediately loaned him back to Hammarby for the rest of the 2010 season
2010 Superettan
-Standings:-Results:...
. He joined up with his new teammates on 4 January 2011.
Clubs
- IFK SundsvallIFK SundsvallIFK Sundsvall is a Swedish football club located in Sundsvall. The club was formed on 22 February 1895.-Background:Since their foundation IFK Sundsvall has participated mainly in the upper and middle divisions of the Swedish football league system. They have spent five seasons in the Allsvenskan...
(junior career) - KubikenborgKubikenborgs IFKubikenborgs IF is a Swedish football club located in Kubikenborg, Sundsvall.-Background:Kubikenborgs Idrottsförening were founded in 1919 and granted land to develop a stadium a year later. The sports specialised in a range of sports including soccer, hockey, figure skating, speed skating, table...
(junior career) - GIF SundsvallGIF SundsvallGIF Sundsvall is a Swedish football club located in the city of Sundsvall. The club, formed on 25 August 1903, is currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan. The club is affiliated to Medelpads Fotbollförbund.- History :...
2006–2009 - HammarbyHammarby IFHammarby Fotboll is a Swedish football club based in Johanneshov - just south of Södermalm, the southernmost district of Stockholm city centre...
2009–2010 - GenoaGenoa C.F.C.Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
2011– - Lugano 2011 (loan)
- PadovaCalcio PadovaCalcio Padova is an Italian football club, based in Padua, Veneto. The club was founded in 1910. Padova is playing in Serie B, having last been in Serie A in 1996...
2011– (loan)
Season stats: League games/goals
- 2010: 21 / 17 SuperettanSuperettanSuperettan is the second highest league in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 16 Swedish football teams. It was created in 2000. Before that, the second level league in Sweden had been Division 1....
- 2009: 21 / 3, of which there were 13 / 3 (in GIF Sundsvall) SuperettanSuperettanSuperettan is the second highest league in the league system of Swedish football and comprises 16 Swedish football teams. It was created in 2000. Before that, the second level league in Sweden had been Division 1....
and 8 / 0 (in Hammarby) AllsvenskanAllsvenskanAllsvenskan 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... - 2008: 28 / 3
- 2007: 14 / 4
- 2006: 2 / 0