Mattias Olof Svanberg (born 5 January 1999) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg and the Sweden national team.

Club career

Malmo FF

After playing for LB07 and Malmö FF youth teams Mattias Svanberg signed an apprenticeship contract with Malmö FF on 27 July 2015. As a 16-year-old, he featured on the bench four times during the 2015 season. On 4 March 2016, he signed a four-year first team contract with Malmö. He made his Allsvenskan debut on 28 May 2016 when he came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute in a 4–1 win against Östersunds FK, and assisted on Viðar Örn Kjartansson's goal in stoppage time. On 25 September 2016, he scored his first Allsvenskan goal in the local derby against Helsingborgs IF. He started his first game for the club on 26 October 2016, and scored a goal and an assist as Malmö FF beat Falkenbergs FF to secure the Allsvenskan title.

Bologna

In 2017, Svanberg received a larger role with the team and made 21 appearances as MFF won the championship for a second consecutive year. In 2018, Svanberg became a consistent starter and was one of only two players to feature in every match during the spring before moving to Serie A club Bologna in the summer transfer window for a sum of €5 million.

He made his Serie A debut on 16 September 2018 in a 0–1 defeat against Genoa.

Wolfsburg

On 16 July 2022, Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg announced the signing of Svanberg on a five-year deal.

International career

Svanberg was called up to the senior Sweden squad for games against Turkey and Russia in November 2018, but did not play.

In November 2019, Svanberg was called up for Sweden's UEFA Euro 2020 qualification matches against Romania and Faroe Islands. On 18 November Svanberg scored on his debut against Faroe Islands at Friends Arena in Solna. He also assisted John Guidetti in a 3–0 win for the home side.

Svanberg was called up for a major tournament for the first time when he was included in Sweden's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.

Personal life

Svanberg is the son of the former professional ice hockey player Bo Svanberg.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 4 April 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Malmö FF2016Allsvenskan6220—82
2017Allsvenskan1811020211
2018Allsvenskan1226100183
Total3659120476
Bologna2018–19Serie A23010—240
2019–20Serie A25120—271
2020–21Serie A34510—355
2021–22Serie A36310—373
Total118950—1239
VfL Wolfsburg2022–23Bundesliga32431—355
2023–24Bundesliga25130—281
2024–25Bundesliga20230—232
2025–26Bundesliga21322—235
Total9810113—10913
Career total252242542027928

International

As of match played 31 March 2026

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Sweden201911
202030
2021120
202291
202370
202430
202520
202620
Total392

Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Svanberg goal.

List of international goals scored by Mattias Svanberg
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetitionRef.
118 November 2019Friends Arena, Solna, SwedenFaroe Islands2–03–0UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying
216 November 2022Estadi Montilivi, Girona, SpainMexico2–12–1Friendly

Honours

Malmö FF

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