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Henrik Larsson – 2000/01 Sweden National Team Overview

The 2000/01 period for Sweden’s national team was centered around their qualification campaign for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Legendary striker Henrik Larsson, then in his prime with Celtic, was the leading figure in Sweden’s attack, wearing the #11 shirt and continuing to deliver goals for club and country.

He wore Sweden’s classic yellow and blue home kit during this period — one of the last produced by Umbro before the switch to Adidas.

🏆 Sweden’s 2000/01 Competitive Focus

• Major Tournament:

  • UEFA Euro 2000 (June 2000): Group stage exit

  • 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualification (started late 2000, into 2001)

🔹 UEFA Euro 2000 – Group Stage (Henrik Larsson starred)

• Group Stage Results:

  • 🟥 Sweden 1-2 Belgium

  • 🤝 Sweden 0-0 Turkey

  • 🟥 Sweden 1-2 Italy

• Goals by Larsson: ⚽ 1 goal (vs. Italy)

Although Sweden exited the tournament at the group stage, Larsson’s header against Italy was one of their brightest moments.

⚽ Henrik Larsson’s Role (2000-01)

• Position: Striker

• Shirt Number: #11

• Strengths:

  • Clinical finishing

  • Intelligent movement

  • Aerial ability and link-up play

• Notable Contributions:

  • Scored in Euro 2000

  • Key player in early 2002 World Cup qualifying (including goals against Moldova and Slovakia)

Henrik Larsson’s form was strong despite suffering a horrific leg break in 1999, and by 2000-01, he had fully recovered and was dominating both in Scotland with Celtic and with the Swedish national team.

🇸🇪 Sweden National Team Key Players (2000-01)

• Henrik Larsson (#11 – Forward)

• Fredrik Ljungberg (Arsenal – Midfield)

• Patrik Andersson (Bayern Munich – Defender)

• Olof Mellberg (Racing Santander/Aston Villa – Defender)

• Anders Svensson (IF Elfsborg – Midfield)

• Magnus Hedman (Coventry City – Goalkeeper)

• Niclas Alexandersson (Everton – Midfield)

• Marcus Allbäck (Forward)

• Tomas Brolin (Retired just before Euro 2000)

Managers:

• Lars Lagerbäck & Tommy Söderberg (Co-managers)