Hanna Ljungberg - Definition and Overview

Hanna Ljungberg (born January 10, 1979) is a Swedish football (soccer) player, playing the position of forward. She plays for the club side Umeå IK and for the Swedish national team.

Hanna Ljungberg is one of only two Swedish professional players in the Swedish women's league, Damallsvenskan. She was chosen as Swedish Player of the Year in 2002, winning the Diamond Ball (Diamantbollen).

A world class forward, Ljungberg was instrumental in the Swedish side that were runners up in FIFA Women's World Cup 2003 held in the United States, scoring three goals and assisting another.

External links

• FIFA World Cup - Players to Watch - Hanna Ljungberg (http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/03/en/t/team/swe/ljungberg.html)