Johan Elmander

Awards & Honours

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Johan Elmander's career is marked by resilience and late blooming. After a difficult start at Bolton, he transformed into one of the Premier League's most dangerous forwards, earning the club's Player of the Year award. His stunning volley against Wolves was voted the greatest Premier League goal ever in a Guardian poll, a testament to the moment's brilliance. Across his career, he won five domestic league titles in Denmark and Turkey, and earned 85 caps for Sweden, representing his country at three major tournaments. His unselfish play and tireless work rate made him a respected figure among teammates and fans alike.

AwardsJohan Elmander won league titles in Denmark and Turkey, including the Danish Superliga with Brøndby IF and the Turkish Süper Lig twice with Galatasaray. He also won the Turkish Cup and Turkish Super Cup with Galatasaray. Individually, he was named Bolton Wanderers Player of the Year for the 2010–11 season, and his goal against Wolves was voted the greatest Premier League goal ever in a Guardian poll.

Honours & Distinctions

5× Domestic League Champion

Danish Superliga, Turkish Süper Lig·2005, 2012, 2013

Won league titles with Brøndby IF and Galatasaray.

85 International Caps

Sweden national team·2002-2015

One of the most-capped Swedish players of his generation.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Premier League Goal Ever

The Guardian·2011

Records & Feats

Voted greatest Premier League goal ever

Fan Poll·2011

His volley against Wolverhampton Wanderers in November 2010 was voted the greatest Premier League goal ever in a Guardian reader poll.