Viktor Johan Anton Claesson, better known as Viktor Claesson, is a Swedish professional football player who plays as a midfielder for the Russian Premier League club Krasnodar and the Swedish national team. He began his football career at IFK Varnamo, where he played for the club’s youth squad. In a Division 1 Sodra encounter in 2009, he made his senior debut for IFK Varnamo. He joined Elfsborg for an undisclosed fee on January 1, 2012, and made his debut for the club on March 2, 2012, in the Svenska Cupen group stage. He spent five seasons at Elfsborg, making 1337 games and scored 45 goals in all competitions. He signed a 3.5-year contract with Russian Premier League club Krasnodar on January 25, 2017. He scored his first goal in the Europa League Round of 32 on February 16, 2017.

He has represented Sweden at several age levels on the international stage. He’s played for Sweden at the U17, U19, U21, and senior levels. On January 18, 2012, he made his international debut for Sweden. He was a member of the 2018 World Cup team that advanced to the quarterfinals. He was nominated to Sweden’s UEFA Euro 2020 team in June 2021. He has earned over 45 caps for his country since his debut and was named Swedish Midfielder of the Year in 2018.

What is the Net Worth and Salary of Viktor Claesson?

Viktor Claesson makes a living as a professional football player. Contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements are all sources of money for him. His net worth is expected to be $1.5 million in 2021, with a salary of £1.1 million. His current market worth is estimated to be around €10 million.

What is Viktor Claesson Famous For?

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Honors

• Won the 2012 Allsvenskan with Elfsborg.
• Won the 2013-14 Svenska Cupen with Elfsborg.
• Won the 2013 King’s Cup with Sweden.

Individual

• Won the 2018 Swedish Midfielder of the Year.

Where is Viktor Claesson From?

Viktor Claesson was born on January 2, 1992, in Stockholm, Sweden. Viktor Johan Anton Claesson is his given name. Varnamo, Sweden is where he was born. Gunnar Claesson, his father, and his mother, whose identity is unknown, gave birth to him. Martin Claesson, his older brother, is also a football player who plays as a defender for IFK Varnamo. He is of Swedish descent. He is of Caucasian racial origin. Christianity is his religion. Capricorn is his zodiac sign.

Viktor Claesson Club Career:

• He began his football career at IFK Varnamo, where he played for the club’s youth squad. In a Division 1 Sodra encounter in 2009, he made his senior debut for IFK Varnamo.
• He made 32 appearances for the team in the 2010-11 season, scoring 13 goals and giving 9 assists across all competitions.
• He joined Elfsborg for an undisclosed fee on January 1, 2012, and made his debut for the club on March 2, 2012, in a 5-1 win over Ljungskile in the Svenska Cupen group stage. In a 2-1 win over Djurgarden on March 31, 2013, he made his league debut for the club. In a 2-0 win over Norrkoping on April 12, 2012, he scored his first goal for the club. He made 29 appearances for the club in his first season, scoring 5 goals and assisting 3 times across all competitions.
• He spent five seasons at Elfsborg, making 177 games and scored 45 goals in all competitions. He won the 2012 Allsvenskan and the 2013-14 Svenska Cupen with Allsvenskan.
• He signed a 3.5-year contract with Russian Premier League club Krasnodar on January 25, 2017. He made his Europa League Round of 32 debut on February 16, 2017, in a 1-0 win over Turkish Super Lig team Fenerbahce, and was named “Man of the Match” by UEFA for his efforts. In a 1-1 draw against the Ural on May 13, 2017, he scored his first league goal. He made 18 appearances for the club in his first season, scoring 5 goals and contributing 4 assists in all competitions as Krasnodar finished fourth in the Russian Premier League.
• He made 34 appearances for the club in his second season, scoring 12 goals and giving 8 assists in all competitions as Krasnodar finished fourth in the Russian Premier League.
• He made 42 appearances for Krasnodar in the 2018-19 season, scoring 15 goals and giving 11 assists across all competitions as the club finished third in the Russian Premier League.
• He missed all of the season’s games due to a significant knee injury in the 2019-20 season.
• He returned from injury on August 18, 2020, in a 2-0 home win over Arsenal Tula in the Russian Premier League, after being out for nearly 14 months. In a 7-2 thumping of Khimki on September 18, 2020, he scored his first two goals since returning from injury. Krasnodar defeated PAOK 2-1 in the second leg on September 30, 2020, to advance to the Champions League group stage for the first time in the club’s history. He made 33 appearances for the club in the 2020-21 season, scoring 8 goals and contributing 6 assists in all competitions as Krasnodar finished 10th in the Russian Premier League.

Viktor Claesson International Career:

• At various ages, he has represented Sweden.
• He’s played for Sweden at the U17, U19, U21, and senior levels.
• On January 18, 2012, he made his international debut for Sweden in a 2-0 friendly win over Bahrain.
• In a 5-0 friendly win over Qatar on January 23, 2012, he scored his first goal for Sweden.
• He was a member of the 2018 World Cup team that advanced to the quarterfinals.
• He was nominated to Sweden’s UEFA Euro 2020 team in June 2021.
• He scored a goal in a 3-2 win over Poland on June 23, 2021, to assist his team qualify for the Euro 2020 round of 16.
• He has earned over 45 caps for his country since his debut and was named Swedish Midfielder of the Year in 2018.

Viktor Claesson Girlfriend:

In terms of his personal life, he keeps it secret, as he hasn’t revealed anything about his love life. The footballer is concentrating on his career. He could be dating a lovely lady right now, or he could be single. Any new information about his romantic life will be posted here.

Viktor Claesson Height and Weight:

Viktor Claesson is 1.83 meters tall, or 6 feet and 0 inches tall. He is 79 kilograms in weight. He has a muscular physique. His eyes are blue, and his hair is light blonde. He has a straight sexual orientation.

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