Freddie Ljungberg

If there's a back door somewhere, I take it. I try to get about without being noticed.

— Freddie Ljungberg

When I went to Arsenal, people in Sweden said my game was more suited for Spain or Italy.

— Freddie Ljungberg

I felt, and it may sound a bit stupid, that I want to try things that are hard.

— Freddie Ljungberg

I loved my time in Japan, and I am grateful to have had the chance to live in Japan and embrace the…

— Freddie Ljungberg

And at West Ham no one gives you a puzzled look if you get called up for your national team and players…

— Freddie Ljungberg

I have always dressed to please myself, not other people. I don't care what they think.

— Freddie Ljungberg

I have a house with its own dock and I can take my boat out when I want.

— Freddie Ljungberg

Where I am from in Sweden was on the beach, so I love the sound of the water hitting the dock.

— Freddie Ljungberg

Unai is very calm, composed and extremely detailed in what he expects. From Monday through to Friday, every single training session is…

— Freddie Ljungberg

When I came from Europe, I was told that Americans don't care about soccer and this and that. But the way people…

— Freddie Ljungberg

Wenger simply doesn't like those who show a weakness. With him you generally feel as if you were in the army. It's…

— Freddie Ljungberg

I didn't know exactly what to expect when I first came to Seattle but I have to say that how the city…

— Freddie Ljungberg

Every time I sprinted 100 per cent, my hamstring broke. But I knew if I didn't sprint 100 per cent, I could…

— Freddie Ljungberg

I was an underwear model for Calvin Klein for a few years. It is not something I wanted to do at first.…

— Freddie Ljungberg

I made a conscious decision when I was about 30 that I wanted to do something different with my life. I felt…

— Freddie Ljungberg

When friends come over from Europe, they think it's going to be rainy in Seattle but it's beautiful. It's a hidden pearl.…

— Freddie Ljungberg

I've always been interested in clothes and shopping, and I have a few friends who work in fashion.

— Freddie Ljungberg

I had a coach when I was younger who encouraged me to be myself, that is where I was lucky.

— Freddie Ljungberg

I went to West Ham in order to play against Arsenal as often as possible.

— Freddie Ljungberg

Sweden usually don't play good against the poor teams. We like being the underdogs.

— Freddie Ljungberg

I felt Arsenal had let a lot of players go. When Thierry left I felt it was time for me to do…

— Freddie Ljungberg

Clubs have always wanted to buy me during the summer but I have always stayed loyal because I wanted to stay at…

— Freddie Ljungberg

When you play against a Spanish team, especially Madrid, it is quite an open game.

— Freddie Ljungberg

If you want to play at Arsenal you need to be top, top, you need precision.

— Freddie Ljungberg

I think it's important to learn about the culture of the place where you live.

— Freddie Ljungberg

The problem in Sweden is that, when the players are younger, they are not allowed to develop their own style and skills.

— Freddie Ljungberg

Real Madrid's Bernabeu was an amazing stadium to play in. It was just on top of you, and such a big stadium.

— Freddie Ljungberg

But I'm constantly surprised by the amount of interest in how I look. It's flattering, but a little weird - at the…

— Freddie Ljungberg

I'm really excited by this opportunity to continue helping develop and work with some of the great young players we have coming…

— Freddie Ljungberg

I played against Ashley Cole all the time in training. For me, he is the best left-back in the world. He was…

— Freddie Ljungberg