Filip Helander

• Full name: Filip Gustav Håkan Helander
• Date of birth: 22 April 1993
• Place of birth: Malmö, Sweden
• Nationality: Swedish
• Height: ~1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)

Club career (high-level):

• Malmö FF (Sweden) – Youth product who broke into the first team; won Swedish league titles with the club.
• Rangers FC (Scotland) – Transferred in 2015; established himself as a key defender during his time in the Scottish Premiership.
• Bologna FC (Italy) – Moved to Serie A in 2017; played several seasons in Italy’s top flight.
• Helsingborgs IF / other clubs – Later career included returns to Sweden and other moves (appearances and club status may have changed recently).

International career with Sweden:

• Represented Sweden at youth levels (U17, U19, U21).
• Made senior debut for the Sweden national team and earned multiple caps as a central defender.
• Part of Sweden squads for major tournaments and qualifying campaigns during the 2010s and early 2020s (selection and tournament participation varied by year).

Playing style and strengths:

• Physically strong centre-back with good aerial ability due to height and timing.
• Composed on the ball for a central defender, capable of passing out from the back.
• Strong in one-on-one defending and positioning; useful on set pieces both defensively and offensively.

Notable achievements:

• Domestic league titles with Malmö FF.
• Regular starter in top domestic leagues (Allsvenskan, Scottish Premiership, Serie A) and international appearances for Sweden.

Note: Details such as current club, number of caps and goals, and recent appearances can change over time. For the latest statistics (club, season appearances/goals, and exact international caps), consult a live sports statistics source or the official club/national team pages.