Victor Lindelöf
#3 · Defender · age 31 · (C)
Captain; most-capped outfielder in squad
89
WC26 rating
- Recent form
- 41
- Career peak
- 75
- League level
- 100
- Competition pedigree
- 98
- International pedigree
- 94
- Longevity
- 61
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Career by season
Source: transfermarkt + sofascore · fetched 2026-05-29
Lindelöf inherits a Sweden side rebuilt by Graham Potter — a young midfield, two world-class strikers, and a clear tactical identity. His captaincy carries weight because he is the bridge between the Ibrahimović era and a generation of players who do not remember Sweden’s last World Cup finals run (2018, quarter-finals).
Group F’s matchups suit his profile: experience against Memphis Depay from Premier League years, positional duels with Ueda of Feyenoord, and aerial preparation for Tunisia’s set-piece games. His tournament will define Sweden’s defensive ceiling.
Strengths
- Positional reading and defensive line management
- Composure on the ball
- Leadership across two coaching eras at international level
Recent form
Aston Villa regular through 2025-26 Premier League season.
Was offered a contract by Benfica only after a Manchester United scout described him as "too slow" in a 2016 youth tournament — United later signed him themselves a year on.