Henrik Larsson
The striker who ended Celtic's decade-long title drought.
Henrik Larsson joined Celtic in July 1997 from Feyenoord for £650,000. He played a crucial role in winning the club's first league title in ten years during his first season. Over seven years at the club, he won four league titles and helped the team reach the 2003 UEFA Cup final against Porto, where he scored both goals in a 3–2 defeat.
- Role
- Striker
- Affiliation
- Celtic FC (1997–2004)
- Total Goals
- 242
- Major Honours Won
- 4 League Titles, 3 League Cups
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Larsson arrived after winning two KNVB Cups with Feyenoord. In his second season, he scored 38 goals and was named SPFA Players' Player of the Year and SFWA Footballer of the Year. He suffered a broken leg against Lyon in October 1999 but returned to score 53 goals in the 2000–01 season, winning the European Golden Shoe.
In Their Own Story
Larsson scored his first Celtic goal on the final day of his debut season to clinch the league title. He forged a prolific partnership with Ľubomír Moravčík and became known as 'The King of Kings' after scoring 242 goals in 313 matches. His brace against Porto in the 2003 UEFA Cup final remains a defining moment, even though Celtic lost 3–2 in extra time.
Reader's Guide
Larsson's career at Celtic (1997–2004) began with a £650,000 transfer. He won four league titles and three League Cups during his seven-year stay. After suffering a broken leg in 1999, he returned to win the European Golden Shoe in 2000–01. His final major contribution was scoring both goals for Celtic in the 2003 UEFA Cup Final.
Did You Know?
- Larsson scored both goals for Celtic in the 2003 UEFA Cup Final against Porto.
- He won the European Golden Shoe after scoring 53 goals in the 2000–01 season.
- Celtic fans nicknamed him 'The King of Kings' due to his 242 goals in 313 matches.
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