Pierre Bengtsson

Pierre Thomas Robin Bengtsson (born 12 April 1988) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a left back for Copenhagen and the Sweden national team. Starting his career with AIK in the mid-2000s, he has spent most of his career in the Danish Superliga, but has also had stints in the Bundesliga and Ligue 1. A full international since 2011, he has won more than 40 caps for Sweden and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2020.

Club Career

AIK

Bengtsson started his senior career at AIK, where he made his debut in August 2006, against Osters IF at Rasunda Stadium.

FC Nordsjalland

After three and a half seasons at AIK, Bengtsson searched for more playtime and joined on 10 September 2009 the Danish Superliga FC Nordsjalland. Bengtsson began his Nordsjalland spell as back-up for Dennis Cagara, receiving his debut in the Danish Cup against AB on 23 September 2009. His first Superliga match was a 6–3 defeat against Brondby IF on 4 October 2009.

From 1 November 2009, Bengtsson became a regular starter for FC Nordsjalland on the left back position. Through his performances, Bengtsson became in the interest of UEFA Champions League competitors F.C. Copenhagen in the summer 2010, and in the following winter transfer window, Bengtsson moved to Copenhagen.

FC Copenhagen

In Copenhagen, Bengtsson was a back-up for Oscar Wendt in his first half year. Nevertheless, Bengtsson appeared in 8 of 16 matches before Wendt moved on to join Borussia Monchengladbach. Bengtsson's debut came as a substitute on 22 February 2011 in the UEFA Champions League round-of-16-match against Chelsea F.C.

In the 2011–12 season, Bengtsson began as first choice at left back. Through autumn, however, he was overtaken by Bryan Oviedo, and from 27 October to 15 April Bengtsson was only in the lineup twice. Oviedo was sold to Everton F.C. on 31 August 2012, and since Bengtsson has been the preferred left back in the club.

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