Caroline Seger the Swedish international soccer star currently holds the record of being the most capped player in Europe. She beat the records formerly held by Germany’s Birgit Prinz and her fellow Swedish and erstwhile teammate Therese Sjögran.
She currently plays in the Damallavenskan for FC Rosengard and the Swedish women’s national team. And also serves as captain for both club and country.
Seger who plays as a midfielder has featured in 4 FIFA World Cups, 4 UEFA Women Euros and is about to make a fourth in the Olympics for the national team. Professionally, the midfielder has played in the US for Philadelphia Independence and Western New York Flash. And also in France for Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
With footballing days coming to an end, she is unsure about what the future holds. For her, the experiences and the knowledge she holds amount to waste if she doesn’t use it in football.
Who Is Caroline Seger?
She was born Sara Caroline Seger on 19th March 1985 in Helsingborg, Sweden to her parents. And is currently 40 years old. Though details regarding her family background remain sketchy, available information shows that she has a brother; Mikael Seger, and two sisters whose names are not known.
The midfielder started her youth career with local teams in the late 90s; playing for Gantofta IF, Rydeback IF, and Stattena IF between 1998 and 2004. Her senior team career began at home in Sweden, where she played for Linkopings FC for 5 years before moving to the US. While in the US, Sager played for two more clubs, before returning home again.
After playing for Ldb FC Malmo and Tyreso FF in Sweden, she moved to France Where she played for PSG and Olympique Lyon. Now she is currently playing for FC Rosengard.
She represented her country at the under-17 and under-19 youth levels, before being called to the senior team in 2005.
Net Worth Of Caroline Seger
Seger who professional club career began in 2004 has played for different clubs in Sweden, the United States of America, and France. According to the media, the midfielder has an estimated net worth of $1-$3 million. She made the money from her football career and other endorsement deals.
There is no telling that the net worth will grow considering the fact that her playing days are on count down. Except if she has other plans for the future after football.
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Who Is Caroline Seger Dating?
Seger right now is skeptical about divulging private details about her love life. Currently, the media hasn’t been able to discover who is dating, but there was someone she allegedly had a relationship with in the past. It was her former teammate Malin Levenstad, who retired from the game at 30 in 2014.
According to reports, the two were an item between 2010 and 2015. And the midfielder has been open and proud regarding her sexual orientation.
There are more interesting details you don’t know about the Swedish captain
Untold Facts About Europe’s Most Capped Player
1. Seger Beat Sergio Ramos To Become The Most Capped European Player
15th June 2021 marks the day the Swedish and FC Rosengard captain became the most capped player in Europe. It happens after she won her 215th international cap in a friendly match against Australia in Kalmar which ended in a tie.
She has now beaten Sergio Ramos who until now was the most capped European player with 177 international appearances for Spain. She has also broken the joint 214 caps record previously held by Germany’s Birgit Prinz and her former Swedish teammate Therese Sjögran
2. The Midfielder Has Been To 4 World Cups, 4 UEFA Euros, And About To Make A 4th Olympic Appearance
This is a record the Swedish captain would hold dear to her heart. It is not easy to achieve such a feat in football. She has been anything but excellent for the team; featuring in 4 UEFA Women’s Euros (2005, 2009, 2013, 2017). And 4 FIFA Women’s World Cups (2007, 2011, 2015, 2019), and 3 Olympic games (2008, 2012, 2016).
And currently en route to making a fourth Olympic appearance in Tokyo.
3. She Hopes To Make A 5th UEFA Women’s Euro Appearance
With the record, she broke recently as the most capped player in Europe and aiming a 4th Olympic appearance, there is no stopping for the midfielder. After the Olympics in Japan, she intends to make her 5th appearance in next year’s UEFA Women’s Euro, billed to hold in July 2022.
4. She Is Doubtful About What The Future Holds
The midfielder is not sure about what the future holds as the end of her playing days is drawing near. And her deal with current club FC Rosengard would expire in 2022, a year before her 5th world cup appearance.
If offers come from abroad, she wouldn’t mind going for it. However, age is a factor.
5. Seger Said She Would Never Be A Coach
She said coaching is more difficult than playing football. However, she would love to remain in the game, because her knowledge and experiences gained would be useful to the game. Only time would tell.
6. She Is Motivated By The Last Match Sweden Played At 2019 Women’s World Cup
The third-place match at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup was her 200th cap for the Swedish team. So it was a memorable one for her because the team won a bronze medal.
7. Swedish Football Foundation And Coca-Cola’s Creative Agency Honored Seger With A Statue In 2019
In order to to create a platform for female athletes to be recognized, the Swedish Football Foundation. And Isobar, a creative agency under Coca-Cola honored the midfielder and 4 of her teammates with public statues in 2019.
8. How Tall Is She?
The midfielder who is mostly deployed at the center of the midfield is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73m) tall. And weighs 62kg (136lbs).
Caroline Seger’s Trophy List
- 3X Damallavenskan (2009, 2011, 2012)
- 3X Svenska Cupen (2006, 2008, 2009)
- 1X Svenska Supercupen (2009, 2011)
- 1X Division 1 Feminine (2016/17)
- 1X Coupe de France Feminine (2017)
- 1X UEFA Women’s Champion League (2016/17)
Complete profile of Caroline Seger
| Caroline Seger | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sara Caroline Seger |
| Date of Birth | 19 March 1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Birth place | Helsingborg, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Ethnicity | white |
| Profession | Professional Football |
| Playing Position | Midfielder |
| Clubs | Gantofta IF 1998–2000 Rydebäck IF 2001–2004 Stattena IF 2004–2009 Linköpings FC 2010 Philadelphia Independence 2011 Western New York Flash 2011 LdB FC Malmö 2012–2014 Tyresö FF 2014–2016 Paris Saint-Germain 2016–2017 Olympique Lyon 2017– FC Rosengård 2001–2002 Sweden U17 2002–2004 Sweden U19 2005– Sweden |
| Education | NA |
| Father | NA |
| Mother | NA |
| Siblings | Mikael Seger and 2sisters |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Spouse/Partner | NA |
| Boyfriend | Malin Levenstad |
| Kids | NA |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Estimated Net Worth: | $1.5 Million |
| Source of net worth | Football career |
| Height | 5feet 8nches(1.73m) |
| Weight | 62kg |
| Eye color | NA |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Social media | instagram |
