Henrik Larsson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 20, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Helsingborg, Sweden |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Henrik Larsson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Legendary football striker, especially noted for his achievements with Celtic FC and as a UEFA Champions League winner with Barcelona. |
Intro
Henrik Larsson is a Swedish former professional footballer and football manager, widely regarded as one of Sweden’s greatest soccer talents. Renowned for his prolific goal-scoring ability, he enjoyed a long and successful playing career at clubs including Celtic, Barcelona, and Manchester United, as well as representing Sweden internationally.
Early Life & Background
Henrik Larsson was born in Helsingborg, Sweden, to a Swedish mother and a father from Cape Verde. He began playing football at a young age with his local club Högaborgs BK before signing for his hometown club Helsingborgs IF.
Career Highlights
- Top goal scorer during his time at Celtic FC, where he scored 242 goals in 313 appearances and won four league titles.
- Key player in FC Barcelona’s 2005–06 UEFA Champions League-winning campaign, providing two crucial assists in the final.
- Represented Sweden in three European Championships and three World Cups, earning 106 caps and scoring 37 goals.
- Played briefly for Manchester United on loan, helping them win the Premier League in 2006–07.
Trivia
- Larsson holds the record as Celtic’s all-time leading European goal scorer.
- He was voted Swedish Footballer of the Year (Guldbollen) twice, in 2001 and 2006.
- Larsson began his managerial career with Landskrona BoIS and later managed Helsingborgs IF.
FAQs
People also ask
Henrik Larsson is 54 years old.
Henrik Larsson was born the 20 September 1971.
Helsingborg, Sweden.
On His Birth-Day
About September 20th, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: Hurricane Irene-Olivia, which struck Nicaragua on September 19, 1971, was notable for being the first hurricane to cross from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
- Day of the week: September 20th, 1971 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Go Away Little Girl by Donny Osmond
- #1 UK song: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams
- Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick
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