Andreas Granqvist

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Andreas Granqvist's career is a story of consistent excellence and quiet leadership. While he didn't collect a cabinet full of individual trophies, his impact was felt deeply. The Guldbollen in 2017 was a career-defining moment, placing him among Sweden's elite. More importantly, his legacy is built on captaining his country to a World Cup quarter-final, a feat that hadn't been achieved in 24 years. His dedication and team-first mentality made him a beloved figure, and his record of 88 caps speaks to his longevity and reliability.

AwardsGranqvist's most notable individual award is the Guldbollen, presented in 2017 to Sweden's player of the year. This prestigious honor recognized his outstanding performances and leadership during a season in which he captained the national team and excelled at club level with Krasnodar. While his career was more about team success than individual accolades, this award stands as a testament to his quality and influence.

Records & Feats

First goal awarded via VAR in World Cup history

Historic First·2018

Granqvist's penalty against South Korea in 2018 was one of the first goals in World Cup history to be awarded after a VAR review.