Henrik Larsson, born 20 September 1971 in Sweden, is an accomplished forward primarily playing as a Striker. He stands at a modest 5ft 9in and weighs 11st 9lb. Swift on his feet and a catalyst on the pitch, Larsson's career saw him serve as a key player for several top-flight clubs.
Larsson saw out his playing days at Helsingborgs IF in Sweden. His final season in 2009 saw him appear 20 times, netting seven times. This was a decent follow-up to his 2008 season, where he found the back of the net 15 times in 27 appearances. 2007 proved a similar story, with nine goals from 22 games.
Before this Swedish stint, he had a brief spell with Manchester United where he made seven appearances and netted a solitary goal. This came after the 2006 season at Helsingborgs IF, where he scored eight times in 15 games.
Before gracing English soil, Larsson was plying his trade in Spain with Barcelona. He made 28 appearances in the 2005-2006 season, chipping in with ten goals. The previous season saw him contribute three goals from 12 games.
His time in Spain followed a fruitful spell with Celtic, where he was nothing short of a goal machine. His best season saw him bag a remarkable 35 goals from 37 games in the 2000-2001 season. His goal haul was in the twenties for the five previous seasons, proving a consistent threat to Scottish defences.
Prior to his Celtic days, Larsson was at Feyenoord in Netherlands. His best season came in 1995-1996 where he scored ten times from 32 appearances. His time there was largely average, with his goal tally mostly single digits.
Larsson's professional journey started at the place it finished - Helsingborgs IF in Sweden. He left a lasting impression in his debut season, scoring an impressive 34 times in 31 games. His career has circled back to where it started, a tale as compelling as Larsson's football voyage.
