Biography
Who is Kim Källström?
Early life and upbringing
Kim Källström was born in Sandviken, Sweden, on August 24, 1982. His father, Mikael, was a footballer. In 1989, he began playing for the local Sandvikens IF team. His family moved to Partille near Gothenburg in 1990, where he joined Partille IF.
At age 17, he participated in a trial with the Dutch club PSV. He eventually started his professional career with BK Häcken in Gothenburg. During his first season there, the club earned promotion to the Allsvenskan by winning Division 1 Södra.
Club career highlights
After scoring eight goals in the Allsvenskan for Häcken, Kim Källström transferred to Djurgårdens IF for SEK5m. He won the Allsvenskan and the Svenska Cupen double during his first season. He was the top scorer for the team with twelve league goals that year.
In January 2004, he moved to the French club Rennes. He scored seven goals in 18 appearances during the 2003-04 season. In June 2006, Lyon purchased him from Rennes for approximately €8 million. During his six years at Lyon, he won two Ligue 1 titles, two Coupes de France, and two Trophées des Champions.
International and later career
Kim Källström earned 131 caps for the Swedish national team between 2001 and 2016. He represented his country in four European Championships and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He remains the fourth most capped player in Swedish history.
In 2012, he signed with Spartak Moscow for €3 million plus potential bonuses. He later joined Arsenal on loan during the 2013-14 season. During his time in London, he helped the team win the 2013-14 FA Cup after scoring a penalty in the semi-final. He finished his career at Djurgårdens IF.
Birthday and age
Kim Källström was born on August 24, 1982, which makes Kim 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Kim shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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