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Hanna Ljungberg is an association football player, born on January 8, 1979 in Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden. As of 2026, Hanna Ljungberg is 47 years old. Education on record includes Umeå University. The listed height is 160 cm.
My Take
At 160 centimeters, Hanna Ljungberg was never going to win battles on height, yet she became one of Sweden's most feared forwards. That contrast is what fascinates me. She gave the bulk of her career to her hometown club, Umeå IK, and represented Sweden internationally from 1996 to 2008, all while studying at Umeå University. To me she embodies the striker who outsmarts and outworks bigger opponents rather than overpowering them. I find that kind of player endlessly compelling, and her loyalty to her hometown club in an era of constant transfers makes her story feel quietly heroic.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hanna Ljungberg
- Name (Japanese)
- ハンナ・ユングベリ
- Reading
- はんな・ゆんぐべり
- Born
- January 8, 1979 (age 47)
- Origin
- Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden
- Height
- 160 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
2. Background
- University
- Umeå University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanna Ljungberg born?
Hanna Ljungberg was born on January 8, 1979 and is 47 years old.
Where is Hanna Ljungberg from?
Hanna Ljungberg is from Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden.
What does Hanna Ljungberg do?
Hanna Ljungberg works as association football player.
How tall is Hanna Ljungberg?
Hanna Ljungberg is 160 cm tall.
Where did Hanna Ljungberg study?
Hanna Ljungberg attended Umeå University.
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