Player Details

Name

Axel Sjöberg

Height

6' 7"

Weight

209 lbs

Date of Birth

3.8.1991 (33)

Birthplace

Stockholm, Sweden

Position

Defender

Roster Category

Senior
Latest News
Latest News
DC United, Columbus Crew SC swap Emmanuel Boateng, Axel Sjoberg in trade

DC United, Columbus Crew SC swap Emmanuel Boateng, Axel Sjoberg in trade

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade Columbus Crew SC have acquired midfielder Emmanuel Boateng from D.C. United in exchange for defender Axel Sjoberg, the clubs announced Friday.  Boateng, 26, has made 111 MLS appearances between 2016-20 since joining the LA Galaxy four years ago. He made only three appearances after being traded
Columbus Crew SC sign defender Axel Sjoberg from the Waiver List

Columbus Crew SC sign defender Axel Sjoberg from the Waiver List
Colorado Rapids can't overcome injury onslaught in USOC loss to FC Dallas

Colorado Rapids can't overcome injury onslaught in USOC loss to FC Dallas
Colorado Rapids' Axel Sjöberg out at least 6-8 weeks with hamstring injury

Colorado Rapids' Axel Sjöberg out at least 6-8 weeks with hamstring injury
Best of 2016: The top five breakout players of the MLS season

Best of 2016: The top five breakout players of the MLS season
2016 MLS Best XI revealed: Who was the best in 2016?

2016 MLS Best XI revealed: Who was the best in 2016?
Latest Video
Latest Video
HIGHLIGHTS: New York City FC vs. DC United | October 7, 2020
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HIGHLIGHTS: New York City FC vs. DC United | October 7, 2020

It's taken eight months, but New York City FC will finally play their first game of the 2020 season at Yankee Stadium when they host struggling D.C. United Wednesday night in the Bronx.

New York City FC 4-1 D.C. United | 2-Minute Highlights
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New York City FC 4-1 D.C. United | 2-Minute Highlights
PENALTY: Axel Sjoberg, DC United - 54th minute
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PENALTY: Axel Sjoberg, DC United - 54th minute
BLOCK: Julian Gressel, DC United - 18th minute
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BLOCK: Julian Gressel, DC United - 18th minute
Axel Sjoberg Video Review vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
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Axel Sjoberg Video Review vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Kei Kamara Penalty Shot vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
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Kei Kamara Penalty Shot vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Career Summary

Contract option declined on Nov. 30, 2020

PRONUNCIATION: whoy-bury (watch Sjӧberg pronounce it)

Sjoberg enjoyed a breakout year in 2016. However, since he's battled injuries, missing 12 games during the first half of the 2017 season and nine more in 2018. He'll rely on his positioning, organization, and ability on set pieces to get playing time this season.

COLLEGE: Played four years at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was named to the All-Big East first team and was the winner of Marquette’s Most Valuable Player Award in 2014.