Mattias Bjärsmyr


Mattias Bjärsmyr is a Swedish professional footballer who plays for IFK Göteborg as a defender.

Club career

After playing for a local club, Grimsås IF, and Husqvarna FF, Bjärsmyr joined IFK Göteborg in 2005. He made his first appearance for IFK Göteborg on 30 May 2005 as the club took on IF Elfsborg. He became a regular starter later in the year and was nominated best newcomer at the Swedish national football gala. On 15 July 2009, he signed a four-year contract for Panathinaikos in Greek Superleague. On 29 Augusti 2012, he returned to IFK Göteborg.

International career

Bjärsmyr has been featured three times for the senior team. He made his debut for the Swedish national team on 13 January 2008 against Costa Rica. Bjärsmyr has previously served as the captain for Sweden U21 team, and he also captained Sweden's U21 team that competed in the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

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Honours

Club

Husqvarna FF
IFK Göteborg
Panathinaikos
Rosenborg