The head coach of FC Edmonton spoke highly of the soccer team’s latest acquisition this week, describing 22-year-old midfielder Erik Zetterberg as a player “with fantastic pedigree.”
“We believe his soccer IQ and his ability in possession will be a big asset for us,” Jeff Paulus, who also serves as the FC Edmonton’s general manager, said after the team announced the Swedish player had been signed for the 2020 Canadian Premier League season on Wednesday.
“He is a technician, who has a great range of passing,” Paulus added. “He can hit those diagonal balls to get our wingers involved down the flanks and he can link up with our attacking players.
“He’s a strong physical player, good on both sides of the ball. But his ability to read the game is what really sold us on him.”
Zetterberg was developed in the Falkenbergs FF youth system before signing his first professional contract with that club’s senior team in 2015. He played eight times in Sweden’s top division before moving on to play with a pair of other Swedish soccer teams.
Late last month, FC Edmonton announced the signing of 24-year-old Duran Lee, a Canadian defender who spent the previous season with the HFX Wanderers in the CPL.
“We have targeted a few areas to address this off-season, with a left-footed defender being a priority,” Paulus said at the time the signing was announced.
“We thought that Duran was very good for Halifax and believe that he is the ball playing defender that we were looking for.”
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In the spring, FC Edmonton will compete in the new CPL season. In the league’s inaugural season, which featured seven teams, FC Edmonton finished the fall season in sixth place and the spring competition in third place.
The team currently has 17 players under contract for the 2017 season.
Watch below: Some Global News videos about FC Edmonton.
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Local talent thriving on FC Edmonton roster -
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FC Edmonton signs experienced Cameroonian midfielder -
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FC Edmonton fans get to play soccer with Iron Maiden bassist at Clarke Stadium -
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FC Edmonton gets set to take on Pacific FC -
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FC Edmonton coach talks about his time with the navy -
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Some FC Edmonton players focus on education as well as soccer -
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FC Edmonton host Forge FC this weekend as they strive for CPL playoffs -
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Zebie brothers offering solid play for FC Edmonton -
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Furry field invader storms the pitch at Edmonton FC game -
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FC Edmonton hope to keep winning streak going -
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FC Edmonton preparing for CPL’s fall season -
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FC Edmonton set to return to action after long break between games -
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FC Edmonton prepares to play at Cavalry FC’s stadium -
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FC Edmonton gets ready for CPL version of Battle of Alberta -
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FC Edmonton home opener featured noteworthy substitution -
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Canadian Premier League soccer kicks off in Edmonton -
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A closer look at FC Edmonton goalkeeper Connor James -
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FC Edmonton players share tips ahead of home opener this weekend -
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FC Edmonton’s Philippe Lincourt-Joseph on home opener -
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FC Edmonton’s Bruno Zebie excited for first home game of the season
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