Victor Jörgen Nilsson Lindelöf, professionally known as Victor Lindelof, is a Swedish professional footballer who currently plays for a Premier League club Manchester United and captained the Swedish national team.
He plays primarily as a centre-back but can also play as a right-back and defensive midfielder.
Lindelof began his career at Swedish club Västerås SK before joining Portuguese side Benfica in 2012.
Lindelof has become a regular in United’s starting XI, forming a solid defensive partnership with Harry Maguire.
He played a vital role in helping the team achieve success, including winning the 2017 Europa League and the 2016 FA Cup.
contour
- Full name: Victor Jürgen Nelson Lindelof
- Stage name: Victor Lindelof
- Date of birth: July 17, 1994
- Age: 30 years old
- Place of birth: Västerås, Sweden
- Nationality: Swedish
- Occupation: Swedish football player
- Height: 1.87m
- Parent: Ulrika Lindelof
- Siblings: Zacharias Nielsen Lindelof and Alexander Lindelof
- Spouse: Maja Nilsson Lindelöf (m. 2018)
- Children: 2
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $9.5 million
early life and education
Victor Jörgen Nilsson Lindelöf, born on July 17, 1994 in Västerås, Sweden, is a Swedish professional football player. He is known for his defensive prowess and calm demeanor on the court. His parents’ name is Ulrica Lindelöf, but his father’s name is unknown.
He grew up with two brothers, Zacharias Nilsson Lindelöf and Alexander Lindelöf. While details about his educational background are limited, his ethnicity is Swedish and his religious affiliation remains secret.
Profession
Victor Lindelöf started his football journey at a young age, playing for various Västerås clubs such as IK Franke, Västerås IK and Västerås SK. In 2009, at the age of 15, he made his first-team debut for SK Västerås.
The following season, he helped the team advance to Sweden’s second-highest league. In 2011, he had a trial with Stoke City but did not receive an offer.
Lindelof joined Benfica in 2012 and won the Portuguese U-19 Championship with the youth team. In 2013, he made his first appearance for the first team and went on to make 33 appearances for the reserve team the following season, scoring two goals.
In 2017, Manchester United signed Lindelof for 35 million euros. He made his debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Real Madrid but made few appearances in the Premier League that season. From 2018 to 2019, he became Mourinho’s first choice central defender. However, he later became a backup to Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.
Lindelof scored his first goal for Manchester United in November 2023. He has also represented Sweden at the Under-21 and senior level, making his debut in 2016. He was named captain of Sweden following Andreas Granqvist’s retirement in 2021.
Victor Lindelöf began his international career with the Sweden Under-21 team, making his debut in the 2014 qualifiers against France. Despite not being included in the European Under-21 Championship finals squad, he later joined the team as a substitute for injured players.
Lindelof’s impressive performances earned him a call-up to the Swedish national team in 2016. He made his debut for Sweden in a friendly against Turkey before scoring his first international goal against Bulgaria in a World Cup qualifier.
Lindelof played a vital role in Sweden’s Euro 2020 campaign, featuring in all four of Sweden’s matches in the last 16. After the game, he was appointed captain of the Swedish national team, succeeding Andreas Granqvist.
Awards and nominations
Victor Lindelöf has received several prestigious awards during his career:
- Swedish Footballer of the Year: 2018, 2019
- FA Cup winner: 2024 with Manchester United
- League Cup winner: 2023 with Manchester United
- Premier League Champions: 2014, 2016, 2017 SL Benfica
- European U-21 Champions: Sweden U21 2015
- Gudbolen: 2018, 2019 (Swedish Golden Globe Award)
social media
- Instagram account: @victorlindelof
- Facebook account: Victor Lindelof
- Twitter account: @vlindelof
personal life
Swedish professional football player Victor Lindelöf is married to Maja Nilsson. The couple announced their engagement in 2017 and married in Sweden at the end of May 2018.
Lindelof and Nelson were in a long-term relationship before getting married. They have two children, whose names have not been released by the media.
net worth
Swedish football player Victor Lindelöf has an estimated net worth of $9.5 million as of 2023. His wealth comes largely from a lucrative contract with Manchester United and various endorsements, including with brands such as Adidas and Chevrolet.
