Rasmus Bengtsson
Encyclopedia
Rasmus Bengtsson is a Swedish
footballer currently playing for FC Twente
. His position is centre back.
, Bengtsson made his debut for first professional club Trelleborgs FF
in 2006. In Trelleborg he changed his preferred position from striker to centre defense. In August 2009, Bengtsson transferred to Hertha BSC on a 3-year contract.
Prior to signing with Hertha, it was claimed that he was close to signing with Italian club S.S. Lazio
. Bengtsson later declared he had no interest in signing for Lazio. When Bengtsson signed for Berlin it upset the Italian club, who claimed that he had already signed with them. Lazio have taken their case to FIFA
.
in Sweden, Bengtsson played all Sweden's four matches from start together with Mattias Bjärsmyr
. His first cap for the Swedish senior national team
came in a friendly against Mexico
in January 2009.
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 FC Twente
FC Twente
FC Twente is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the Eredivisie. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Eredivisie Champions, Sportclub Enschede and Enschedese Boys...
. His position is centre back.
Career
A youth product of 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...
, Bengtsson made his debut for first professional club Trelleborgs FF
Trelleborgs FF
Trelleborgs FF, or simply Trelleborg, is a Swedish football club located in Trelleborg. The club, formed 6 December 1926, will during the season of 2012 play in the second highest Swedish league, Superettan...
in 2006. In Trelleborg he changed his preferred position from striker to centre defense. In August 2009, Bengtsson transferred to Hertha BSC on a 3-year contract.
Prior to signing with Hertha, it was claimed that he was close to signing with Italian club S.S. Lazio
S.S. Lazio
Società Sportiva Lazio, commonly referred to as Lazio, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. The team, founded in 1900, play in the Serie A and have spent most of their history in the top tier of Italian football...
. Bengtsson later declared he had no interest in signing for Lazio. When Bengtsson signed for Berlin it upset the Italian club, who claimed that he had already signed with them. Lazio have taken their case to FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
.
International career
During the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship2009 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, Bengtsson played all Sweden's four matches from start together with Mattias Bjärsmyr
Mattias Bjärsmyr
Mattias Bjärsmyr is a Swedish football defender playing for Panathinaikos. He goes by the nickname "Bjärsa".-Career:Bjärsmyr made his first appearance for IFK Göteborg on 30 May 2005 as the club took on IF Elfsborg. He became a regular starter later in the year and was nominated best newcomer at...
. His first cap for the Swedish senior national team
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...
came in a friendly against Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
in January 2009.