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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 small-town striker who outsmarts and outworks bigger opponents rather than overpowering them. I find that kind of player endlessly compelling, and her loyalty to one club in an era of constant transfers makes her story feel quietly heroic.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden
- Height
- 160 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- University
- Umeå University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanna Ljungberg born?
Born January 8, 1979 (age 47).
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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.