Karl Fredrik “Freddie” Ljungberg (Swedish pronunciation: ) (born 16 April 1977 in Vittsjö, Sweden) is a Swedish footballer. Ljungberg was born on 16 April 1977 in Vittsjö, Sweden to parents Roy Alve Erling Ljungberg, a civil engineer and owner of a construction and consultant business, and Elisabeth Bodil Ljungberg, a Swedish Labor Department worker. in 1982, the Ljungberg family left Vittsjö and moved to Halmstad. Ljungberg credits Eriksson for having a profound effect on his career as well as Brazilian football player, Sócrates. His perseverance paid off because three years later he was moved up to the senior team. During his time with Halmstad, he went on to make 139 appearances and score 16 goals for the club.
