Freddie Ljungberg

Sweden usually don't play good against the poor teams. We like being the underdogs. ”

I like my privacy. ”

I was an underwear model for Calvin Klein for a few years. It is not something I wanted to do at first. I never regretted it, but I am a shy person, and to stand there buck naked in front of a camera was scary. ”

For me, happy footballers play the best football. ”

I am not particularly disciplined, but I am stubborn like few. ”

Where I am from in Sweden was on the beach, so I love the sound of the water hitting the dock. ”

Some people thought I was crazy when I quit Europe to go to the U.S., but for me the quality of life and the place I live is important. ”

When friends come over from Europe, they think it's going to be rainy in Seattle but it's beautiful. It's a hidden pearl. And people here respect your private life. ”

I didn't know exactly what to expect when I first came to Seattle but I have to say that how the city and the fans have embraced me has gone beyond my wildest dreams and for that I am forever grateful. ”

I think it's important to learn about the culture of the place where you live. ”