Samuel Holmén

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Personal information
Samuel Holmén
Full name	Samuel Holmén
Date of birth	June 20, 1984 (age 22)
Place of birth	Annelund, Sweden
Height	1.78 m
Nickname	Sampa
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	IF Elfsborg
Number	10
Youth clubs
	IF Elfsborg
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1998-	IF Elfsborg	94 (16)
National team²
2003-2006 2006-	Sweden U21 Sweden	22 (3) 4 (0)
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 February 2007. ² National team caps and goals correct as of 11 February 2007. * Appearances (Goals)

Samuel Holmén was born in Annelund just outside of Borås, and started playing football in Annelunds IF. In 1998 he went to IF Elfsborg. After a few years in the youth squad he was promoted to the first squad, and made his debut when he came on as a substitute in the semi final of the Swedish Cup in September 2002. Since then he has been a first team regular, and he is considered to be one of the most promising Swedish footballers.

Holmén's favourite position is on the central midfield, and he is known to be a good two-way player, being a good defensive ball winner, as well as a good playmaker and goal scorer.