Pontus Farnerud
Encyclopedia
Hans Pontus Farnerud is a Swedish
footballer who plays for Stabæk Fotball in Norway
, as a midfielder
.
His younger brother, Alexander
, is also a Swedish international
, and a midfielder.
, Farnerud was snapped in 1999 by French
outfit AS Monaco FC
, and appeared in fifteen league matches as the club won the 2000 national title. After spending 2003–04 on loan to fellow Ligue 1
side RC Strasbourg
, he returned to Monaco, playing in six UEFA Champions League
contests, and scoring once in the league, after only one minute on the pitch, in a 2–1 home win against FC Nantes.
In June 2005, Farnerud was bought definitely by Strasbourg, reuniting with younger brother Alexander
. The pair (with Pontus only missing two league matches), could not prevent a final relegation, as second from the bottom.
After that, Farnerud moved to Sporting Clube de Portugal on a free transfer, being scarcely used during two seasons. He then returned north, to Norway
, signing a long-term contract with Stabæk Fotball on 23 July 2008. He helped to a national league title
in his first season, eventually being named team captain.
since 2001, Farnerud was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup
and UEFA Euro 2004, but did not leave the bench on either occasion.
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 who plays for Stabæk Fotball in Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
His younger brother, Alexander
Alexander Farnerud
Alexander Farnerud is a Swedish footballer who plays for BSC Young Boys in Switzerland, as a midfielder.His older brother, Pontus, is also a Swedish international, and a midfielder.-Club career:...
, is also a Swedish international
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...
, and a midfielder.
Club career
After starting professionally at 16 with Landskrona BoISLandskrona BoIS
Landskrona BoIS is a Swedish professional football club located in Landskrona, which currently plays in the second highest Swedish division, Superettan. The club, formed on 7 February 1915 was a merger of two clubs from the city of Landskrona; IFK Landskrona and Diana...
, Farnerud was snapped in 1999 by French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
outfit AS Monaco FC
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
, and appeared in fifteen league matches as the club won the 2000 national title. After spending 2003–04 on loan to fellow Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
side RC Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
, he returned to Monaco, playing in six UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
contests, and scoring once in the league, after only one minute on the pitch, in a 2–1 home win against FC Nantes.
In June 2005, Farnerud was bought definitely by Strasbourg, reuniting with younger brother Alexander
Alexander Farnerud
Alexander Farnerud is a Swedish footballer who plays for BSC Young Boys in Switzerland, as a midfielder.His older brother, Pontus, is also a Swedish international, and a midfielder.-Club career:...
. The pair (with Pontus only missing two league matches), could not prevent a final relegation, as second from the bottom.
After that, Farnerud moved to Sporting Clube de Portugal on a free transfer, being scarcely used during two seasons. He then returned north, to Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, signing a long-term contract with Stabæk Fotball on 23 July 2008. He helped to a national league title
Norwegian Premier League
Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
in his first season, eventually being named team captain.
International career
A full internationalSweden 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...
since 2001, Farnerud was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
and UEFA Euro 2004, but did not leave the bench on either occasion.
Honours
- French LeagueLigue 1Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
: 1999–2000 - Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 2006–07, 2007–08 - Portuguese Supercup: 2007
- Norwegian LeagueNorwegian Premier LeagueTippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
: 2008