Mats Theodor Zidan Mbaze Lundbergh (born 21 August 2008) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Allsvenskan club Malmö FF.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mats Theodor Zidan Mbaze Lundbergh | ||
| Date of birth | 21 August 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Sweden | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Malmö FF | ||
| Number | 47 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Lilla Torg FF | ||
| 2019–2021 | FC Bellevue | ||
| 2022–2025 | Malmö FF | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Malmö FF | 10 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025 | Sweden U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2026– | Sweden U19 | 3 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 24 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 12 April 2026 | |||
Club career
editLundbergh joined the youth academy of Malmö FF at the start of 2022, having previously played for local Malmö clubs Lilla Torg FF and FC Bellevue.[2] On 28 October 2025, Lundbergh was promoted from the U19's and signed a professional contract with Malmö FF until the end of 2028.[3][4] On 9 November 2025, he made his professional debut against GAIS as a late substitute in the final game of the 2025 Allsvenskan season.[5] On 11 December 2025, at 17 years old, he made his starting debut for Malmö FF in a UEFA Europa League group stage draw against FC Porto at Estádio do Dragão. However, he was substituted in the 55th minute with a cramp-induced injury.[6] After the game, interim head coach Anes Mravac praised Lundbergh and stated that he would bring the club "a lot of success".[7]
Lundbergh continued playing consistently in the beginning of 2026 under new Spanish head coach Miguel Ángel Ramírez, starting in the final two UEFA Europa League group stage games versus Red Star Belgrade, and KRC Genk, whom he played the full 90 minutes against.[8] On 12 April 2026, he made his Allsvenskan starting debut in a 3–1 win against GAIS at Eleda Stadion, garnering praise for his performance in the game.[9][10][11] Following the game, the editorial staff of TV4, the company broadcasting 2026 Allsvenskan, placed Lundbergh in their Team of the Week. Expert Irma Helin Zibanejad said that "[she] was almost shocked at how good he was. He was playing in the right position now and is very mature, for his age, in the way he plays.".[12]
International career
editLundbergh is a youth international for Sweden.[13]
Personal life
editLundbergh is of Democratic Republic of the Congo descent descent through his father Patrik Manzila, a former footballer who in 2001 made 4 Allsvenskan appearances for Hammarby IF.[14] His favourite player growing up was French midfielder N'Golo Kanté.[5]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 24 May 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Malmö FF | 2025 | Allsvenskan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 2026 | Allsvenskan | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
- 1 2 Appearances in UEFA Europa League
References
edit- ↑ Theodor Lundbergh at WorldFootball.net
- ↑ Parts, Samuel (28 October 2025). "Klart: Malmö FF skriver A-lagskontrakt med Theodor Lundbergh" [Done: Malmö FF signs A-team contract with Theodor Lundbergh]. Fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Hansson Lilja, Jonas (28 October 2025). "Genomgång av nyuppflyttade Theodor Lundbergh, P19:s mest löpstarka spelare" [Review of newly promoted Theodor Lundbergh, P19's strongest runner]. Gasetten (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Lindstrand, Fredrik (28 October 2025). "Klart: MFF skriver kontrakt med 17-årig talang" [Done: MFF signs contract with 17-year-old talent]. Sydsvenskan (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- 1 2 Hansson Lilja, Jonas (9 November 2025). "Revansch för Busuladzic, debut för Lundbergh" [Revenge for Busuladzic, debut for Lundbergh]. Gasetten (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ ""Praktikanten" Theodor Lundbergh utbytt skadad i startdebuten" ["The Intern" Theodor Lundbergh substituted with injury in starting debut]. SVT Sport (in Swedish). 11 December 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Jarevik, Ulf; Jönsson, Jan (12 December 2025). "17-årige superskrällen i MFF: "Annan nivå än jag är van vid"" [The 17-year-old super-surprise in MFF: "A different level than what I'm used to"]. Sydsvenskan (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Dolck Wall, Johan (2 March 2026). "Theodor Lundbergh spelar på "fel" position: "Vill helst konkurrera där"" [Theodor Lundbergh is playing in the "wrong" position: "I'd rather compete there"]. Expressen (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Pinheiro Diamant, Jonathan; Nordström, Linn; Asahara, Makoto (12 April 2026). "Tog talangen i kragen: "Ska säga åt honom"" [Took the talent by the collar: "I'll tell him"]. Sportbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Hadzic, Erik (13 April 2026). "Lundbergh hyllas stort: "Chockad över att han bara är 17 år"" [Lundbergh is highly praised: "Shocked that he is only 17 years old"]. Fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Matchens lirare mot GAIS: Theodor Lundbergh" [Player of the match against GAIS: Theodor Lundbergh]. Gasetten (in Swedish). 13 April 2026. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Omgångens lag i allsvenskan: "Var nästan chockad"" [Team of the Week in Allsvenskan: "I was almost shocked"]. Fotbollskanalen (in Swedish). 14 April 2026. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ↑ "Theodor Lundbergh: International Matches". WorldFootball.net. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ Bondestam, Theodor (17 February 2026). "MFF:aren om pappans fängelsedom: "Har inte tid att vara ledsen och arg"" [MFF player about father's prison sentence: "I don't have time to be sad and angry"]. Sydsvenskan (in Swedish). Retrieved 12 April 2026.
External links
edit- Theodor Lundbergh at WorldFootball.net