| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oscar Hiljemark | ||
| Date of birth | 28 June 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Elfsborg | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2008 | Gislaved | ||
| 2008–2010 | Elfsborg | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2010– | Elfsborg | 33 | (3) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2009 | Sweden U17 | 5 | (3) |
| 2009- | Sweden U19 | 10 | (4) |
| 2011- | Sweden U21 | 10 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 January 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Oscar Hiljemark born 28 June 1992 is a Swedish football player currently playing for IF Elfsborg from Sweden. Oscar is often referred to as the "new" Anders Svensson, his strong side as a footballer are his physics, stubborness, winning attitude, cleverness and his never ending running. As a player he is often seen as very mature to his age, he takes a lot of responsibility and makes big decisions. At an age of 18 in his true debut season 2010/11 he was nominated as newcomer of the year being the youngest of the nominated. He also won the prestigious Månadens Tipselitspelare prize with the jury's citation: "Oscar Hiljemark has been endowed with a massive winning attitude that he has used to the competitive environment for the optimum development. He is a talented player who works hard and takes a mature responsibility from his midfield position." Players who also won the price are Fredrik Ljungberg, Johan Elmander, Olof Mellberg and Kim Källström.
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Hiljemark played for Gislaveds IS until 2008 when he left the club for the Swedish top team IF Elfsborg. He was chased by many clubs in Sweden in his youth but decided to sign a youth contract with Elfsborg 2008. He participated in many national team camps as a young player, and was predicted a great career for his mature style.
Two years after signing with Elfsborg, at an age of 18 he earned a place in the A-team after playing in the U-21 team and the Swedish national youth teams. During his first year in the Elfsborg senior team he played 4 games and also 2 games in the Europa League qualifications. He played 30 minutes in the EL-play off against S.S.C. Napoli, the game ended with a 2-0 lost for IF Elfsborg after two goals from Edinson Cavani, his first goals for Napoli were scored in Borås Arena against Elfsborg.
He made his first team debut in Elfsborg's 2-2 draw away at IF Brommapojkarna on 26 September 2010, and scored his first goal against Syrianska FC in the home victory, 2-1, on 27 June 2011. Many supporters consider him to be the heir of the greatest player in Elfsborg and Sweden national football team; Anders Svensson, due the fact that he plays beside him in the offensive midfield position. Oscar often referred to Anders as a mentor, and Anders gave him a lot of playing tips. Also the great player Tobias Linderoth has taught Oscar, as, after his retirement he became a youth coach in Elfsborg. After the season 2010/11 Oscar was being scouted and chased by many big clubs in Europe, but Elfsborg ignored all bids, as they want him for a few more seasons before he leaves. [1]
Hiljemark has represented Sweden at youth level U-17 and U-19 before he was picked for the Swedish U21 team in the spring of 2011. Aged 18, he was chosen to be the captain of the Swedish U-21 team. In his first two appearences he assisted four goals in his debut and was chosen the player of the match. He will participate in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship where Sweden qualified.
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