Markus Holgersson

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Markus Holgersson
Personal information
Full name Sven Markus Holgersson[1]
Date of birth (1985-04-16) 16 April 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Landskrona, Sweden
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Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Anorthosis Famagusta
Number 15
Youth career
1990–1994 IF Lödde
1994–2001 Landskrona BoIS
2002–2004 Helsingborgs IF
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004 Höganäs BK
2005–2008 Ängelholms FF 89 (13)
2009–2011 Helsingborgs IF 80 (5)
2012–2013 New York Red Bulls 63 (3)
2014 Wigan Athletic 1 (0)
2014 Helsingborgs IF 4 (0)
2014– Anorthosis 45 (2)
International career
2012– Sweden 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:40, 1 November 2015 (UTC)

Markus Holgersson (born 16 April 1985) is a Swedish footballer who plays as a defender for Cypriot club Anorthosis.

Club career

Sweden

Having spent his youth years at Olympia, he returned to Helsingborg after a four-year spell at Helsingborg's feeder club Ängelholms FF. Upon returning to Helsinborg, Holgersson became an instant starter at right back. During the 2011 season Holgersson helped the club in becoming the first team in Swedish history to win a treble, consisting of Super Cup, League and Swedish Cup titles. On 2 January 2012 Helsingborg confirmed that Holgersson had rejected to renew his contract with the club.[2]

United States

Holgersson was rumoured to be in talks with New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer and on 3 January 2012 Red Bulls coach Hans Backe indicated that the player had agreed to join the club.[3] On 12 January 2012, it was confirmed that Holgersson would be joining the Red Bulls.[4] In his first year with New York Holgersson was an undisputed starter at centerback starting 31 games and scoring 3 goals. The following season Holgersson retained his starting position starting in 32 league matches as New York captured its first major title the MLS Supporters' Shield. Holgersson and the club agreed to part ways following the season.[5]

Wigan Athletic

Holgersson joined Wigan Athletic on 5 February 2014 after being a free agent.[6]

He was released from his contract at the end of the season after making only one appearance.[7] After leaving Wigan, Holgersson went on trial with Championship side Huddersfield Town on trial and his performance in the friendly match left him impressed by Manager Mark Robins.[8]

Return to Sweden

After leaving Wigan, Holgersson returned to Sweden by rejoining Helsingborgs IF until the end of the 2014 season.[9]

Anorthosis Famagusta FC

On 28 August 2014 Holgersson signed a two-year contract with Anorthosis of Cyprus.[10]

International career

After a successful 2011 season, Holgersson received his first call up to join Sweden for its friendly matches against Bahrain on 18 January 2012 and Qatar on 23 January 2012.[11] He made his debut with Sweden on 23 January 2012 going the full 90 in a 5-0 victory over Qatar.[12]

References

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  5. ↑ http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2014/01/new-york-red-bulls-part-ways-defender-markus-holgersson
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  10. ↑ http://www.anorthosisfc.com.cy/2014/08/two-year-contract-with-markus-holgersson/?lang=en
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