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How good was Henrik Larsson actually? #GOAT
New episode of a documentary series where I plan to present all the greatest players of all time and then give them a score so a ranking of the best players can be created. In this episode we take on Henrik Larsson who played for Barcelona, Celtic and Manchester United for most of his career, not only one of the greatest playmakers of all time but one of the greatest players of all time. See how Henrik Larsson ranks and just how good he actually was.
WTF mentality 8/10 dude thats an insult, he came back from 2 career ending injuries and still did well it never brought him down or made him quit
And after them he was in his best form
100% agree with you
Man had his shin obliterated and still made the last game of the season and euro’s
Larsson said on MUTV podcast he was back training 5 days after his operation after breaking his leg, which was just a few days after the match. 10/10 mentality
He came back from the injury against Lyon even better. I get why he was so loyal to Celtic but he stayed there a couple of years too long - just in my opinion.
Larsson's mentality and longevity are definitely a 10/10. To succeed through everything he was put through with racism, career-ending injuries, and not getting offers from big teams until his older age, takes so much mental/physical strength and determination.
He was loyal to Celtic. Plenty of teams wanted him but he chose loyalty. You have to remember, the Scottish Premiership was much better back then than it is now.
Yes agree I was wondering why he didn't get it for this at least. Think he was the best player in the world on ability had everything just didn't get his opertunity quick enough surprised how he was treated at a young age he wasn't spotted by big club just as good as all the greats
He did get offers, Alex Ferguson tried to sign him several times when he was at Celtic which is common knowledge.."Ferguson made his first move for Larsson when Martin O’Neill was in charge and the Parkhead icon was at the peak of his prowess that ultimately would lead to him scoring 174 goals in 221 appearances over seven years before he left for Barcelona in 2004. Ferguson said: “I could have signed him earlier. I was ready to make the bid when he was at Celtic but Dermot Desmond, Celtic’s majority shareholder, rang me and said, ‘You’ve let me down, Alex, you’ve got tons of players, we need him.’”
@@raymur1969 "He's been fantastic for us, his professionalism, his attitude, everything he's done has been excellent. We would love him to stay but, obviously, he has made his promise to his family and Helsingborg and I think we should respect that - but I would have done anything to keep him" That is some damn big praise from one of the best managers in history.
@@jeffjacobson59 Yeah even today someone that banged 50 goals in the scottish premiership would get signed to a PL team
You seem to have forgotten how many English sides he turned down because of how happy he and his family were in Glasgow. He turned down “a few extra pounds” to go south of the border because his family’s happiness meant more than money. I have no loyalty to Larsson as I’m neither Scottish, Swedish nor did I support a side he played for, but he’s easily one of my all time favourite players.
Fantastic player and a Celtic legend, throw in values, morals and loyalty. not many can top him.
Well if he’s one of your all time favourite players you would sound silly not to have loyalty for him he’s easily one of the most naturally gifted players the game has ever seen most of these good players are taught there talent not larsson he was born with it
Mentality: clear 10/10 for me
The 2000/01 season after he came back from leg break is one of the greatest seasons of a modern striker that no one talks about. The man scored 53 goals in 50 games and the nearest challenger was hernan crespo who turned out to be alright
Wasted his career at Celtic.
Everywhere he played he was loved by friends and foes. There is not a greater achievement than this.
I can assure you he was not loved by one half of Glasgow, maybe respected at most.
@@adnrkf5a I have never been in Glasgow so I have no knowledge of the matter, so I will take your opinion as granted. I just judged by what I saw in the field by him. I have never seen him play dirty.
@@user-gi7nu5tz7r Purely because of the fierce rivalry, he was very good haha
He was feared by Rangers , they celebrated the news of him leaving Celtic like they had just signed him
@@adnrkf5a 😂😂😂 under statement
I saw him play a couple of times in Scotland and he was different class. His ability was miles ahead of anyone else on the pitch. And he was a class act: never got into trouble, never saw a negative news story about him. A true world class talent.
Signs of a great player
@@DailyDoseOfFootballYT definitely a great player one of the best strickers in the world during his career, to come back after a broken leg and score 52 goals in one season. and the champions league final with barca when they where losing 1 nil to arsenal he came on and set up the 2 goals to win the final. 10 out of 10 for me
Henrikh Larsson...brings tears to my eyes how time flies... Henrikh Larsson is a foe to me as a chelsea fan and a Nigerian..I remembered him as a foe that I greatly admire, love and respect. Even when people didnt see him as a threat, the wise ones knew he would be d difference between a victory and a defeat for most teams he played... Great guy...I miss him in football
Same. Great player!
Larsson was the definition of a PERFECT team player. Dedicated, professional, respectful, POSITIVE, engaged. Talented? Yes, very. But that talent plus the sum of the other qualities, made him extremely essential in any team. An inspiration!
When he was at Celtic, he was considered by consensus a top 5 striker in the world. His quality was undoubted! All the big teams in Europe wanted hin
Did Larsson score for feyernoord against Celtic because at 19m 32s, it looks like Henrik Larsson Scores for Feyernoord against Celtic.
Any top player could go to celtic or rangers and get 30 goals easy playing against Hamilton st mirren Patrick thistle Dundee obviously score plenty
@@johnrobertson6770 would they also change a champions league final by themselves also Like Larsson for barca.. insanr player and even better professional and human
@@johnrobertson6770 He was getting 30 though was he, he was getting 40 & 50.
Has Kris boyd ever been considered one of the best in the world? Naw! No even one of the best in the uk
As a Celtic man I never thought I'd see a player like Jimmy Johnstone but the 1 person who could topple Jinky as Celtic' best ever player then that man's name is Henrik Larsson he had everything speed/ skill but most importantly he was humble I think everyone who has Celtic in their hearts cried on his last league game v Dundee United he is & always will be the king of kings
Not many players can say they have played in same team as Messi and ronaldo. As an Aberdeen fan he was a thorn in my side but what a player. The dude could've walked into any team on the planet, to hell with your rankings.
He was the sun in the sky for me. Im a Celtic fan
As a Swede, he's probably my all time favourite Swedish player. I was routing for the Celtics for his entire stay in the club. Brilliant and humble.
Kris Boyd could walk into any team on the planet.
@@MultiJejje hahahaha nope
@@MultiJejje he could eat any team on the planet
I'm a Rangers fan and I have to be honest and admit Henrik Larsson was the best I have witnessed in the Scottish game !! No foreign player in Scotland have left there mark like this legend of the game , true great ❤👍👌✌
Did Larsson score for feyernoord against Celtic because at 19m 32s, it looks like Henrik Larsson Scores for Feyernoord against Celtic.
@@daveboy1247 no m8
As a Celtic fan, we had one hell of a rivalry back then. Both sides were fucking good and the old firm matches were battles. Larsson played some great stuff against rangers. PS, fair play this year! One hell of a win this season. Hopefully next year we'll send yeah back with your tail between your legs.
@@daveboy1247 I think that was Sporting Lisbon mate in the UEFA Cup. Was one of his better games for Feyenoord apparently
Fairly said Ross 👏
I see where Zlatan gets his gets his motivation to be up there in age and he plays like an ageless man! None other than this Swedish Legend Larsson
Henrik Larsson, Thomas Brolin, Martin Dahlin, Stefan Schwarz, Kenneth Andersson, Thomas Ravelli. World Cup 94. Still remember that names...
I dont know them im from the Netherlands thats why, but Sweden had reached the semi-final anyway in 94 , romania was to great at that time we lost against brasil , lucky branco shot
Sorry i remember this keeper Thomas Ravelli he was a awesome keeper btw
Aprik_18 I remember Brazil won first place.
Also Jesper Blomqvist, Anders Limpar, Jonas Thern, Roger Ljung, Jan Eriksson, Roland Nilsson, Hakan Mild, Johnny Ekström & Klaus Ingesson. Pretty much the same team that dumped England out of Euro 92. I also Remember Jonas Thern & Stefan Schwartz carving Arsenal up when both of them played for Benfica in The Old European Club.
@@ShahPhilLeotardo Yess...! Jesper Blomqvist, Anders Limpar. I remember that. 👍
Loyalty: 10 King Larsson
king of kings
Not only an extraordinary talent , but a decent , caring compassionate human being and a good husband and father.
2006 UCL Final, both Barca goal came from his assist. Great striker. Great great striker. Sweet retirement at Celtic.
As a Caribbean National I always heard about two international clubs way before the existence of the internet; Celtics and Rangers. This player made the sports headline news each week in my country. I honestly feel wherever his feet touched he placed it on the international map (And let’s not forget that the odds where often against him). Can you imagine if he was born in Brazil and had an opportunity to be scouted by a top European team at the start of his career ? 🤔
He would’ve been an invaluable asset to any team, in any league. The man was one the hardest working footballers of all time and also graced by nature with immense speed, reflexes and coordination. Not as spectacular as a Ronaldinho or a Zidane, but as effective as a striker can be.
A Celtic legend! 🍀
Just like Shane Duffy
As a Barça fan sure it is, we just went on vacation to win a champion league winner.
Jade Goodies 9 Stone Napper 😂😂
@@ollyr9405 as your name would suggest you are a class act. Typical hun
He's nae kris boyd though 😂😂😂
He was almost too loyal to us, he could of left sooner or if he didn’t lose a season to injury he might have gone on to have a longer spell at Barca and show everyone what he really could do. Immense player 🍀
Cameron Bruce Much as I think you’re spot on and staying with us affects his legacy in world terms,I don’t give a feck cos we were just so lucky to have such a loyal world beater who would leave us after two season at most mate. Their loss was our wonderful gain👍🏻
@@paulie1vivaaxl hail hail to that! If only a player like dembele did the same
@@cameronbruce4829 Those days are gone for good sadly mate,and a pal of mine saw young Dembele lately n said he was built like a tank even if he’s not overly tall so all this nonsense about his physical development is garbage.It’s bad coaching that’s slowed him down and can you believe Shrewsbury wanted him and he fancied it?? Speaks volumes to me mate and while I’m not kissing Rodgers arse that boy would already be a star if BR had been coaching him.
I think the way he was loved and take care of during his two years of horrific injury by Celtic and the fans, endeared his heart. He would never forget Celtic!
@@cunninghacker89900 And us Celtic fans will NEVER forget our Henrik, the best player in Scotland for the time he was with us and one of the best on the planet🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
My childhood was spent watching my dad lose his mind every time Larsson scored for Celtic. Truly one of the greats. Hail hail.
He says one of his biggest regrets was not spending more time at Manchester but he made a promise to his old club at home in Sweden and didn’t want to break it
The sad thing is he was miles better than most at man u shame he would have been perfect for yous if he stayed one more season
Just sums him up. Not only a footballing icon but a loyal good person. Never went back on his loyalties never got in any bother and was proeffsional throughout
This man came to Glasgow and lit up Scottish football and is one of the most wonderful football players I have ever seen.
True Celtic legend, and indeed an all time great.
I consider myself a very privileged person to have watched this very humble and extraordinarily talented footballer in real life.
He won the Golden boot when goals in the Scottish league were worth 1 point, England/Italy/Germany/France/Spain were worth 1.5 points. Also he could have gone to a big club , Man U, earlier but he appreciated how great he had it at Celtic. A true legend and, from everything I've seen, an all round great person. 'You are our Larsson, our only Larsson. You make us happy, when skies are grey. We went for Shearer, but he's a wanker. O please don't take, our Larsson away"
Had the pleasure of watching him live home & away when he was with Celtic.The best I’ve ever seen.king Henrik 7 🍀
He will Never Be forgotten at Celtic. He is a Legend there
Celtic man here, Larsson is best striker ive ever seen in the flesh at Celtic, so lucky to have him for 7 years, loved his time here so much he refused other bigger clubs to stay with us, amazing player King of Kings 👌🍀🍀🍀
Solid dude, met him a couple of times in Rotterdam at a friends place when he played at Feyenoord.
Proud Celtic fan, the absolute undoubtable goat. Never seen anything like him, a striker who was completely selfless, when he wasn't scoring he was dragging players out of position to give space to Hartson and Sutton, Tremendous work rate and attitude, willing to side step bigger offers for the happiness of his family. Also think there's a lot to be said for if you're loved where you are and enjoying where you are in life and your form why move? seen too many instances of players getting big money moves only to disappoint and be totally out of place. We'll never see a player of his class and his loyalty back here. Think I cried for a week when he left.
He was amazing a true icon. You will live for ever larsson. You are my larsson
What a legend he was! One of the best and most respected players of his generation. Leaving a mark in Barcelona at age 35 is just amazing.
The king of kings! My ultimate role model and hero. I might be biased as a Celtic fan but what he done for my club is incredible and also in football his legacy is cemented. He is a true great and gent of the game and having met him where I was totally star struck and embarrassed afterwards I can confirm he is a legend of a player and more Importantly a human being. Even in charity games I’ve seen he seems like he could still do a job. Hail hail the king
Man.Untd.fans here..witnessing Larsson as Man.Untd.player. So as its been in the dialogue.. He still is one of my fav.Man Untd.striker. i was quite sad when knowing that he had to move to scottish league..back then..i was hoping that he would somehow return to the club but was invain. But his short term dosent matter.. He surely win Man.Untd.fans heart and we 100℅ consider him as our true club player as other.. We thank you and missed you.. Larrson..
Actually he went from Sweden, Holland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, loaned to Man U for just some games and then back to Sweden where he ended his career. But I can understand why Man U fans loves him and see him as one of their own. True legend. Even scored in his first game for Man U, giving them the victory. We swedes are very proud over them feets.
I'm a Celtic fan and he was my hero. A legend. My grandfather who was a bitter staunch Rangers fan. Hated every Celtic player, coach and even Referee's who gave them anything respected Larsson. The goal where he chipped Klos was the only goal against Rangers that my grandfather celebrated. To me that says a lot as he once threw his dinner at his TV when Aberdeen scored against Rangers while threatening to shoot the referee for giving away the free kick which assisted the goal.
ABSOLUTE LEGEND!! One of the GOAT.
Here in the east end of Glasgow this man is a football GOD who stayed loyal to our club and when he won the CL for Barsa we as supporters loved him for it, there will never be another Henrik Larsson!
Henrik Larsson The King Of King Hail Hail Comrade 🇮🇪🍀
Incredible player and incredible example of how to keep going despite adversity plus he kept his word too 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
10+. I was privileged to see this great footballer and man playing for Celtic. Outstandingly consistent and brilliant. Great he won a Champions league with Barcelona.
An incredibly underrated striker. Had he gone to United when they initially wanted him, mainstream people would be talking about him in the same breathe as Eto, Henry, Ronaldo Nazario, and Raul. I have no doubt.
Absolutely brilliant video! You nailed Henrik's career in every single aspect! Instant sub! Henrik is such a legend of the game! One of the greatest swedish players of all time and an absolute favourite player and human being of mine!
The MAN was TEN out of TEN every time I seen him play! The football talent that he showed made him a STAND OUT! As a Footballer he had the LOT! Thank you, HENRIK!
One of the best players in the world thank you for the memories 🙏 🇮🇪💚🤝🏻🍀love you henrik 👍
Players like this are what greatness is. He made every single team better by just being there...what a champion he is
Please do how good was Jari Litmanen 🇫🇮🇫🇮
+1 for Jari
Should've won the Ballon d'Or in 1995!
I live in finland and he is one of two world class players Finland’s had
Do a ruud gullit!!
From the same town and this is a great video about his career! Keep tearing up as I see the Barcelonas CL-win and the celebration afterwards!
I used to not have the channels at that time..was desperate to watch some football. I was focused on my players R9 and Ronaldinho but one player always got my attention....on the news i always saw Larssen score. Game after game after game. What a player
He is really a legend 💯
One of my favorite strikers ever.
Henrik played for Barca, and later coached for the club. Just amazing
Pure class in every way, and incredibly dangerous on the pitch. Smart, fast and deadly finisher.
One thing you forgot to mention in this video is that Barca is STILL looking for a replacement for Larsson, 15 years later. Just look at the names they have had - Ibrahimovic, Neymar, Suarez, Greizmann, David Villa etc - and none of them were able to replace what Larsson meant the team. That, and his loyalty to Celtic and Helsingborg, speaks more of what type of player he was then ANYTHING else. Even when he was 36 at United, United wanted to KEEP him at the club. They were going to offer Helsingborg a lot of money for a player of Larssons age (talks of about 7-8 million pounds, same as when Zlatan left for Ajax) but Larsson did not want to enter contract talks since he made the promise to Helsingborg to come back afterwards. Henrik Larsson is probably the most underrated player in the history of the game. Well, him and Lev Yashin.
One of the greatest ever. Player in Celtic, Barcelona, Man U among other clubs
As a swede, Euro 2004 was epic. Good players on every position, + Larsson and Zlatan. We were barely knocked out by Holland when Zlatan missed a penalty. To be honest I didnt know how insane Larssons stats in Celtic were, but for me he was already a legend and my favourite swedish player.
As a Celtic fan Larsson is one of the best (maybe even the best) Celtic players of all time
Total Legend! Best player we ever had in Sweden! ❤️
I have dreads for him, absolute idol
I just realized he's another player on a shortlist of players who have played with messi and ronaldo
Oh truly??
@@m.k.s.7417 yeah. He killed arsenal at the 2006 champions league final while at Barça and also played one year on loan at Man Utd when ronaldo was yup and coming.
Are you kidding me. Scottish football is amazing! It has much more of a pure sport feeling then the over bloated clubs of Europe. Winning at Celtic is just as impressive as anywhere else!!!!
Henrik Larsson is one of the best forwards that Sweden ever had.
One of the best forwards the world has ever had.
A true phenomenon! As a fellow swede, I'm proud of Mr Larsson
Love this series!!
Always used to find Larsson in fifa, I didn't know at that time anything about him. I think, it shows how underrated this guy was
Absolute Legend. Demi God Henke. Hail Hail 1888 Gentleman of Paradise 99/100
🇮🇪 🍀 🇸🇪 btw you said scottish league off season, you meant to say swedish 🥴👍 I'm so happy u did Henrick Larsson, now I'm just wait your total score 🙈
Henrik larsson*
...That's the Irish flag
Great video.Thanks so much for posting it.
Larsson was no Maradona or Messi, but he always improved every team he was in, and always made his team mates better. A fan favourite wherever he went.
He was pleasing on the eye. Amazing skill and clinical finishing.
For he was beautiful...on the ball
Keep up the great work loving it
King Henrick probably was the best professional ive seen?!. temperament was brilliant n his consistency could be relied on, he nvr had an Ego n was humble bt became a top player in the world thru his professionalism, intelligence, hard work and Obviously his TALENT" and that bhoy had alot of blooming talent? lol. Even his oponents Loved Him? lol. HENRICK LARSSON... in the football world he Aged Like Fine Wine!!. What a player!!. ⚽️ Peace! ✌💯
Henrik larsson*
Do Litmanen next! Love the videos btw❤️
i just discovered your channel and i'm so happy u already made a video about larsson!
Great stuff man ❤️, subscribed 🙏🏼
Bro if someone from rangers even say your good then you already know that you’re an iconic player
Great video! Henrik Larson was one of Sweden’s finest players but he pales a bit in comparison with Gunnar Nordahl. Gunnar who played in the 40’s/50’s had 5 top scorers trophies in the Italian top flight. He’s an old AC Milan legend.
Gunnar Nordahl as well as Gunnar Gren and Nils Liedholm (who both also played for AC Milan AND reached the world cup final with Sweden in 1958), no? Or does the latter 2 pale a little, compared to Henrik? -Asking as a clueless dansker who loves Milan :P
@@bcbitchkkv Nordalh was to old at 1958 but was in when sweden Won the the 1948 olympiad. Its hard to tell them apart. Some rankings put Nordalh first, some put Gren and some put Lidholm, but Nordalh was the great goalscorer.
Henrik suffers in this way, a bit too, underhyped, then a bit overhyped. Without people talking about him, others don't know due to fixation on bigger leagues.
Another great vid bro 👊
Humble, brilliant, and an awesome person!
One of the best ever headers of a ball. Class act. Had a big influence on Rooney
Loved this video, honestly it was such a good testimonial of Larsson. Celtic might not get the respect of fans around the world but he was the king of kings.
Can you make one on diego forlan?
I had the pleasure of watching this guy every week, signed for around 650k , unbelievable, his talent & loyalty are something truly rare, the king of kings, hail hail x
As a 40 year old who was a big Larsson fan as a kid I was today years old when I learned that he was mixed race! One of the best Scottish football has ever seen
I have been waiting for this
The best player ever to grace the Scottish league....no doubt, no argument! So many top players(Ronaldinho and Messi to name a few) class Henrik as one of, if not the best player they have shared a pitch with....that in its self is testament to the guy #legend
Some would say Laudrup, particularly Danes and Rangers fans. Apparently John Greig was voted the best by the fans. kzhead.info/sun/isuedt6IrZGneIE/bejne.html
@@andersulvskovjrgensen1943 I always feel it´s unfair to compare people in different positions, to me one of he best players in the world ever was Lothar Mattheus, he won games by just being on the pitch, extreme leadership and an almost unrivalled presence in the defensive midfield. No, he wasn´t the elegantier but I would sign him for any side, when a team was struggling he could raise the bar like no other. Both Larsson and B. Laudrup were very good, each in their own right, who would I prefer? Depends really on what kind of player my team needed. The one thing B. Laudrup lacked was ambition on a professional level, he was just a nice guy who loved to play football and did it well, at times he was almost godly at Rangers and I did love his rushes down the line. Both Laudrup brothers quit at a relatively early age.
@@AurioDK Yes, it's difficult to compare of course.
Oh cannot cannot fathom the Celtic's strikeforce if Mark Viduka and Henrik Larsson Played together! my word that would be breath taking
Can you do a video about Gabriel Batistuta ?
Great video and the greatest ever modern celtic player easily. Seem him play countless times. My favourite ever player.
Really love your content. Would be nice to see one about riquelme. Such a forgotten master of football.
Only got to see him playing once, as I was only a kid. One of the greatest strikers of all time.
And here I thought I knew everything about football. Thank you I didn't realise such player existed , a true legend.
Stepped on a train in Skåne, (south of Sweden), once. Was met with someone I knew and I go "Tjena mannen, hur är läget?", basically "Hey man, whats up? All good?", he answers very politely and we keep talking and thats when I realize I'm not talking to one of my long lost friends but Henrik Larsson. Everyone is watching, and he's just talking to me like some regular dude. Yeah, Henke is a legend, both on and off the field!
Legend!!
Great video as alway, man! Do Oliver Kahn next
He was the man I liked most in football
He was an exceptional player and his life choices tell you all you need to know about him. It's obvious that he had a massive love for the game and loyalty was more than a word in the dictionary to him.
Could´ve mentioned that he, in 2008, started playing floorball in the top league of Sweden. He was a strong player in this sport aswell.
his outside foot shot was insane
Great player. Greetings from Bulgaria
hey wassup . i havent been in your videos for a long time because of personal issue . anyway you grew sooo much man since the Ronaldo Video . Keep it up. Lol i came from the reddit post to support your ronaldo video
Cool video! definetely would like to see an episode about E.Davids, M.Overmars,P.Kluivert, Y.Djorkaef, A.Recoba and many more :D