Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
V. Lindelöf played 4 matches for Sweden, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group F | vs Tunisia 5-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group F | vs Netherlands 1-5 | Started, played the full match |
| Group F | vs Japan 1-1 | Started, off on 87′ |
| Round of 32 | vs France 0-3 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Victor Jörgen Nilsson Lindelöf (Swedish: [ˈvɪk.tɔr ˈlɪn.dɛˌløːv]; born 17 July 1994) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Aston Villa and captains the Sweden national team. Lindelöf began his career in Sweden at Västerås SK, making his debut in October 2009. In December 2011, he agreed to move to Benfica in Portugal, initially representing the club at youth and B levels. After making his first-team debut in September 2013, he continued to appear for the club at B level, while also winning three Primeira Liga titles. He joined Premier League side Manchester United in July 2017, winning an EFL Cup in 2023, and also an FA Cup in 2024, before he departed the club at the end of the 2024–25 season. Following his departure from Manchester United, Lindelöf joined Aston Villa in September 2025, winning the Europa League in 2026. Lindelöf has represented Sweden at under-17, under-19, under-21, and senior levels. He was a part of the winning squad of the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
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