Player Details

Name

Magnus Eriksson

Height

5' 11"

Weight

181 lbs

Date of Birth

4.8.1990 (34)

Birthplace

Solna, Sweden

Position

Forward
Career Summary

Transferred to Djurgardens IF on Aug. 21, 2020.

A versatile, left-footed attacking player with a nose for goal, Eriksson was been a consistent goalscorer in his native Sweden and played two-and-a-half seasons with the San Jose Earthquakes, eventually wearing the captain's amrband. He had six goals and 10 assists in 32 starts in 2019.

INTERNATIONAL: Eriksson has earned his first, and to date only, cap with the Swedish senior national team in a friendly vs. Moldova in 2014. He was also called to the team's January camp as they prepared for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

OUTSIDE MLS: Eriksson spent most of his career in his native Sweden, primary with Vasby United, Atvidabergs FF, Malmo, and most recently with Djurgardens. He was a key part of Malmo's title runs in 2013 – when he led the club in scoring – and in 2014. He has also played abroad in Denmark, Belgium and China.