Happy birthday! Freddie Ljungberg turns 49 today

Freddie Ljungberg is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer-coach Freddie Ljungberg has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ljungberg, a cultural icon

Born Carl Fredrik Ljungberg in Vittsjö on April 16, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Ljungberg's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Freddie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Freddie Ljungberg as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Freddie, you're the best!

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