Colin Farnerud

Colin Elliot Farnerud (born 12 March 2004) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for VfB Stuttgart II. Born in France, he is a Sweden youth international.

Colin Farnerud
Personal information
Full name Colin Elliot Farnerud
Date of birth (2004-03-12) 12 March 2004
Place of birth France
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 VfB Stuttgart II
Youth career
IFK Göteborg
2012–2019 FC Mougins
2019–2022 RC Lens
2022–2023 VfB Stuttgart
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– VfB Stuttgart II 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Farnerud lived in Norway as a child. He started playing football at the age of four.[1]

Club career

As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Swedish side IFK Göteborg. In 2012, he joined the youth academy of French side FC Mougins. In 2019, he joined the youth academy of French side RC Lens. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[2] He started his career with German side VfB Stuttgart II. On 8 April 2023, he debuted for the club during a 0–2 loss to FC 08 Homburg.

International career

Farnerud represented Sweden internationally at youth level. He is eligible to represent France internationally, having been born in the country.

Style of play

Farnerud mainly operates as a midfielder. He has compared his style of play to Netherlands international Frenkie de Jong.[3]

Personal life

Farnerud is the son of Sweden international Pontus Farnerud. He is the nephew of Sweden international Alexander Farnerud.[4] He has a younger sister.[5]

References
  1. "Colin Farnerud, jeune franco-suédois évoluant". nordiskfootball.fr.
  2. "Ils sont partis du RC Lens cet été : Colin Farnerud". lensois.com.
  3. "Landslagsdebut för Farneruds son - efter ett halvår som ungdomsproffs: "Jag påminner lite om de Jong"". fotbollskanalen.se.
  4. "Farnerud: "Jag ska ha en bättre karriär än farsan"". expressen.se.
  5. "Farnerud: Får hålla lägre profil på sociala medier". aftonbladet.se.
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