One of the best Swedish midfielders, Emil Forsberg is currently limelight for his amazing gameplay in the current FIFA World Cup 2018. The key man behind the 2018 World Cup first win against the Korea Republic, Forsberg currently plays in the Bundesliga for RB Leipzig as a winger.
Having started his professional career in 2009, Forsberg initially played for GIF Sundsvall. He was also the member of the Swedish top club Malmö FF for two seasons. Recipient of 2014, 2015, and 2016 best Swedish midfielder has managed to gather good net worth throughout his playing career. Here we have the details about his salary, net worth, married life and family below.
The Swedish midfielder, Forsberg with his decade-long professional career, has been able to earn the estimated net worth of $15 million. Currently playing for the Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, he receives the annual salary of €3 million with his current contract which runs until the end of 2021 season.
Forsberg previously played for Malmo FC where he was reported to earn the yearly salary of about $1 million. The details about his wage while playing for GIF Sundsvall has not been reported yet. However, as he was at the start of his career, he might have earned about $100,000 in a year.
Besides, he also earns through his endorsement deals with brands including Nike.
As of December 2017, his market value is reported to be £22.50 million.
Reports claim that Fosberg is wanting to make his move to other clubs. Arsenal are believed to be interested in him and has been placed the asking price of £47 million.
Forsberg was born to Leif Forsberg and Anna Forsberg on October 23, 1991, Sundsvall, Sweden. His father Leif is a former Swedish football who played as forward. Emil's grandfather Lennart Forsberg was also a footballer. He was a crazy Liverpool supporter because of his dad during his childhood.
The Swedish star is married to his longtime girlfriend Shanga Hussain. The couple exchanged their vows on 16 July 2016. His wife Shanga is also a footballer and currently plays as a midfielder for the Women's team of RB Leipzig.
The couple dated for about 10 years prior to their marriage. As of 2018, they are expecting their first child who is known to be a baby girl.
Shanga can be seen flaunting her baby bump on her Instagram posts and even appears on the stadium to support her husband. She is currently out of action with RB Leipzig.
