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Henrik Larsson

A portrait of Henrik Larsson, from his humble beginnings in Sweden, to Feyenoord in Holland, his seven era-defining seasons at Celtic, and Champions League glory with Barcelona.

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Tracing the early life and playing career of Henrik Larsson, one of European football’s most respected and decorated strikers.

From his upbringing in the Swedish city of Helsingborg, and early promise at Högaborg and Helsingborg, we explore Henrik's difficult years at Feyenoord, where game time and confidence wavered, before charting his transformation at Celtic in Scotland.

Across seven magnificent seasons in Glasgow, Larsson became the defining player of an era, winning eight domestic honours, collecting individual awards and being part of an inspiring but ultimately heartbreaking performance in the 2003 Uefa Cup final in Seville. Henrik’s story as a player culminates in Spain, where he joined Barcelona and played a decisive role in their 2006 Champions League triumph.

Through candid interviews and archive, Larsson reflects on the setbacks and successes that shaped him, and the emotional bond he developed with Celtic, while former manager Martin O’Neill and teammates including Chris Sutton, Johan Mjällby and Regi Blinker, offer insight into his influence on and off the pitch.

Contributions from Magdalena Larsson, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Mathias Lühr and others complete a portrait of a player whose career spanned cultures, leagues and generations.

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Narrator Joy McAvoy
Director Martin Conaghan
Series Producer Ewan Torrance
Executive Producer Claire Kelly

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