Biography
Who is Albin Ekdal?
Early career and professional beginnings
Albin Ekdal began his professional football path with IF Brommapojkarna at the start of the 2007 Allsvenskan season. He primarily occupied roles as a central midfielder, though he also played as an attacking midfielder or on the right side of the midfield.
In May 2008, he signed a four-year contract with the Italian club Juventus. He made his debut for the team on October 18 during an away match against Napoli, entering the game as a substitute in the 75th minute.
Italian and German club career
He spent a significant portion of his career in Italy, making more than 300 appearances in Serie A. Following his time with Juventus, he played for Siena on loan in 2009, where he scored one goal against Inter Milan. He later played for Bologna and Cagliari, where he especially scored a hat-trick against Inter Milan in 2014.
Albin Ekdal also played in Germany for three seasons with Hamburger SV. He joined the Bundesliga side in 2015 on a four-year deal. During his time in Hamburg, he scored one goal in a home victory against Hertha BSC in March 2017.
International career and retirement
Between 2011 and 2023, he earned 70 caps for the Sweden national team. He was part of the squads for UEFA Euro 2016, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and UEFA Euro 2020. His final international match took place in Stockholm against Estonia on November 20, 2023, where he served as captain.
After playing for clubs like Sampdoria, Spezia, and eventually Djurgårdens IF, he announced his retirement from professional football on November 28, 2025. His final club was the Swedish side Djurgårdens IF, which he had supported since childhood.
Family and personal life
Albin Ekdal grew up in the Stockholm suburb of Höglandet within the Västerort area. His father is Lennart Ekdal, a well-known Swedish journalist and television presenter who has worked for Dagens Nyheter and hosted programs like Kalla fakta.
His brother, Hjalmar Ekdal, is also a professional footballer. Hjalmar plays for the Sweden national team and the English club Burnley. Albin stands at a height of 186 cm.
Birthday and age
Albin Ekdal was born on July 28, 1989, which makes Albin 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Albin shares the date with 48 other famous people.
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