David Moberg Karlsson


David Moberg Karlsson is a Swedish professional footballer who plays for AC Sparta Prague as a midfielder.

Career

Early career

David Moberg Karlsson grew up just outside Mariestad in Sweden where he made his first team debut for local fifth tier club IFK Mariestad as a fourteen-year-old. Due to his impressive performances with the Swedish youth national teams he was sought after by several clubs, but chose to sign a youth contract with IFK Göteborg, the club he grew up supporting.

IFK Göteborg

During the 2011 Allsvenskan season he started training with the first team and made his league debut in a game against AIK. His progress led to IFK Göteborg signing him on a five-year first team contract in May 2012. At the start of the 2013 Allsvenskan season he finally scored his first league goal for the club in a 2–0 win against IF Brommapojkarna.

Sunderland

On 19 June 2013, he signed for Premier League club Sunderland for an estimated €1.9 million. Moberg Karlsson scored his first goal for Sunderland in the Premier League Asia Trophy against Tottenham Hotspur on 24 July 2013. He made his competitive debut against Milton Keynes Dons in the Football League Cup, starting in a 4–2 victory.

Kilmarnock (loan)

On 31 January 2014, Karlsson joined Kilmarnock on loan for the remainder of the season.

FC Nordsjælland

On 13 August 2014, Karlsson joined Danish club FC Nordsjælland on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

IFK Norrköping

On 21 June 2016, Karlsson joined IFK Norrköping on a -year-long contract for an undisclosed fee.

Sparta Prague

On 10 December 2018, Karlsson joined AC Sparta Prague on a -year-long contract for an undisclosed fee.

Career statistics

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.12 January 2017Armed Forces Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE2–06–0Friendly

Honours

Club

;IFK Göteborg