{"id":13153,"date":"2026-03-10T12:12:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportup.se\/?p=13153"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:12:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:12:44","slug":"emil-forsbergs-wife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportup.se\/en\/emil-forsbergs-wife\/","title":{"rendered":"EMIL FORSBERG'S WIFE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EMIL FORSBERG'S WIFE<\/h1>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>
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It's easy to understand why many people google both goals and family life when Emil Forsberg is in the news. After many years as a crowd favourite at RB Leipzig, the Swede made the move to the US and the MLS, where he now plays for the New York Red Bulls - a move that also shed extra light on life off the pitch.<\/p>\n

Emil Forsberg's wife was Shanga Hussain, often called Shanga Forsberg<\/a>. They were married on 17 July 2016 and according to several media reports they have two children together. The names and birth years of the children have largely been kept private in the reporting, but \"two children\" is the most commonly cited.<\/p>\n

In 2024, there were also reports in both Swedish and international sports media that the couple had parted ways. Forsberg himself has spoken about how family life has periodically been under pressure, while he has continued to deliver on the pitch and tried to make everyday life work in connection with the move to the United States.<\/p>\n

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EMIL FORSBERG FACTS<\/h2>\n

Full name: Emil Peter Forsberg<\/p>\n

Nationality: Swedish<\/p>\n

Born: 23 October 1991<\/p>\n

Sport\/Position: Football - attacking midfielder\/outfield<\/p>\n

Current club: New York Red Bulls (MLS)<\/p>\n

Greatest achievements: Key player in the Swedish national team since 2014, World Cup 2018 (Sweden to the quarter-finals) and a long and successful period in RB Leipzig with Champions League games and an important role in the club's modern heyday.<\/p>\n

Turning point: The move from the Allsvenskan to the Bundesliga was the big lift of his career. In Leipzig, he went from Swedish profile to internationally recognised match-winner. Later, he started a new chapter in the MLS, where there was much talk of both football and family life.<\/p>\n

EMIL FORSBERG'S WIFE SHANGA HUSSAIN?<\/h3>\n

Shanga Hussain, often referred to as Shanga Forsberg after her marriage, has been seen in connection with Emil Forsberg's career for several years and reportedly has a background in football. She and Forsberg married in 2016 and lived in Leipzig for many years during his Bundesliga years.<\/p>\n

DOES EMIL FORSBERG HAVE CHILDREN?<\/h3>\n

Yes, according to several media outlets, Emil Forsberg is the father of two children with Shanga. In many publications, the family has chosen to keep a relatively low profile about details, and information about the children's names and exact year of birth varies or is not always mentioned in broad reporting.<\/p>\n

EMIL FORSBERG'S WIFE DIVORCE IN 2024?<\/h3>\n

It has been reported in 2024 that Emil Forsberg and Shanga went through a separation and that the marriage ended. At the same time, it has also been written that the focus has been on making everyday life work for the children, while Forsberg has built up a new life and a new football everyday life in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Period<\/th>\nLayer<\/th>\nMatches (league\/A)<\/th>\nGoals (league\/A)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
2009\u20132012<\/td>\nGIF Sundsvall<\/td>\n90+<\/td>\n15+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2013\u20132014<\/td>\nMalm\u00f6 FF<\/td>\n100+<\/td>\n30+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015-2016<\/td>\nRB Leipzig (2. Bundesliga)<\/td>\n50+<\/td>\n15+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016\u20132023<\/td>\nRB Leipzig (Bundesliga)<\/td>\n230+<\/td>\n40+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014\u2013<\/td>\nSweden (national team)<\/td>\n80+<\/td>\n15+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024\u2013<\/td>\nNew York Red Bulls<\/td>\nOngoing<\/td>\nOngoing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

EMIL FORSBERG RATING<\/h2>\n

Emil Forsberg has been one of Sweden's most influential attacking players for a decade. Combining work rate with a skilful left foot, he has long been the player at Leipzig who could open games with a pass, a set piece or a shot from distance.<\/p>\n

At the same time, his career has taken on a more human flavour as his private life has hit the headlines. Not scandals, but rather recognition: that top-level football and family life don't always go hand in hand, especially during moves abroad and tough periods. This interest can also be seen in other Swedish stars - see for example our article on Alexander Isak's girlfriend<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sportup gives Emil 4.3 out of 5 stars. \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n

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  • Official club channels and player profiles: RB Leipzig and New York Red Bulls<\/li>\n
  • Major League Soccer (MLS): match reports and squad details<\/li>\n
  • Swedish Football Association (SvFF): national team data and tournament selections<\/li>\n
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