The Saga of Niclas Alexandersson
Category
Football (Soccer) Icons
Era / Tenure
Active Era
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Jens Niclas Alexandersson (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈnɪk.las ˌalɛkˈsan.dɛʂˌsɔn]; born 29 December 1971) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a right winger and right back.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
Beginning his career with Halmstad in 1989, he went on to represent IFK Göteborg, Sheffield Wednesday, Everton, and West Ham United before retiring in 2009.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
A full international between 1993 and 2008, he won 109 caps for the Sweden national team and represented his country at two FIFA World Cups (2002 and 2006) and two UEFA European Championships (2000 and 2008).
