Place of birth Kumla, Sweden 2004–2006 AIK Weight 77 kg 1993–2004 IFK Kumla Height 1.75 m | Number 7 Role Footballer Playing position Name Pierre Bengtsson | |
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Date of birth (1988-04-12) 12 April 1988 (age 27) Current teams Sweden national football team (Defender), 1. FSV Mainz 05 (#7 / Defender) Similar People Mikael Antonsson, Andreas Granqvist, Martin Olsson, Andreas Isaksson, Sebastian Larsson Profiles | ||
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Pierre Bengtsson (born 12 April 1988) is a Swedish footballer who plays as a left back, currently for FC Copenhagen.
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- Pierre bengtsson goal spartak moscow 0 3 fc k benhavn
- Pierre bengtsson 1988 copenhague mayence goals assists defense 2009 2016
- AIK
- FC Nordsjlland
- FC Copenhagen
- Mainz 05
- International career
- Honours
- References
Pierre bengtsson 1988 copenhague mayence goals assists defense 2009 2016
AIK
Bengtsson started his senior career at AIK, where he made his debut in August 2006, against Östers IF at Råsunda Stadium.
FC Nordsjælland
After three and a half seasons at AIK, Bengtsson searched for more playtime and joined on 10 September 2009 the Danish Superliga FC Nordsjælland. Bengtsson began his Nordsjælland spell as back-up for Dennis Cagara, receiving his debut in the Danish Cup against AB on 23 September 2009. His first Superliga match was a 6-3 defeat against Brøndby IF on 4 October 2009.
From 1 November 2009, Bengtsson became a regular starter for FC Nordsjælland on the left back position. Through his performances, Bengtsson became in the interest of UEFA Champions League competitors F.C. Copenhagen in the summer 2010, and in the following winter transfer window, Bengtsson moved to Copenhagen.
FC Copenhagen
In Copenhagen, Bengtsson was a back-up for Oscar Wendt in his first half year. Nevertheless, received Bengtsson playtime in 8 of 16 matches before Wendt moved on to join Borussia Mönchengladbach. Bengtsson's debut came as a substitute on 22 February 2011 in the UEFA Champions League round-of-16-match against Chelsea F.C.
In the 2011-12 season, Bengtsson began as first choice on the left back position. Through the autumn, he was, however, overtaken by Bryan Oviedo, and from 27 October to 15 April Bengtsson was only in the lineup twice. Oviedo was sold to Everton F.C. on 31 August 2012, and since Bengtsson has been the preferred left back in the club.
Mainz 05
On 23 November 2014, Mainz 05 announced that they had signed Bengtsson effective 1 January 2015. Since his contract with FC Copenhagen had expired 31 December 2014, he was available on a free transfer and signed a contract for three and a half years until summer 2018.
International career
Bengtsson were a part of the Swedish youth national teams, gaining 29 matches totally. He was a part of the Swedish squad at the 2009 UEFA Under-21 Championship.
On 19 January 2011, Bengtsson made his debut for the senior national team in a friendly against Botswana.