[Player] Kim Källström

[Allez Lyonnais]

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Date of birth: August 24, 1982
Place of birth: Sandviken, Sweden
Height: 1.81 m
Weight: 79 kg
Positions: attacking midfielder, left wing
Former clubs: BK Hacken, Djurgarden, Rennes

[Inara]

I really like Kallstrom, but I have a feeling he'll ultimately end up in the EPL. That's where most Scandinavians prefer to go, and Kimmy is certainly strong enough to hack it in England.

Though I will miss him if he does. He's the only non-defensive alternative to Juninho or Tiago, and when he does score, his goals are never boring.

[DaeHaMinGuk]

He has a tremendous left foot.

[lefutur]

will he stay or will he go? I was under the impression that he would play as much or more than Bodmer this season.

The fact that he's a lefty is also a bonus since he can play on the wing in a pinch too.

:confused:

[ForeverRed]

He's one of my favorite players on the planet. I've been a fan of his ever since I saw him with Rennais. He is a very complete player from what I've seen, he's strong, hustles and has a great shot. I don't doubt for a second that he'd do great in the EPL

Lyon should do their best to hold on to him for as long as possible.

[guignol]

Lyon should do their best to hold on to him for as long as possible.110% agreement. when you're after 4 trophies every season you need depth, and a player who can pass, shoot, tackle, take FK's and is a lefty to boot...

we've given up diarra, tiago and malouda, and kim can fill all these roles... let him go and who does that? in any case, i think he's better than bodmer (who i do like, no mistake) and will get plenty of time.

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

I'd rate him and Bodmer about the same, as I think they're the "class below superstar" player. They would start I think for almost any national team except the very elite ones.

[guignol]

one match for the spitting incident. you see, it pays to be contrite and have a good reputation. the basic tarif would have been 3 matches!

[Catfish]

Kim is very versatile that is what makes him solid and valuable.
i wish, my good friend, kireintechni was here.
She is a HUGE Sweden supporter and knows a lot about the
National team as well as their players throughout Europe.

[Inara]

one match for the spitting incident. you see, it pays to be contrite and have a good reputation. the basic tarif would have been 3 matches!


Let's hope people don't hop on the "Lyon are favored by the LFP" bandwagon. Kallstrom's expulsion by itself was a severe punishment.

In good news though, he has accepted Lyon's contract extension. He is now tied to the club until 2012 with a very nice salary package.

I was fairly confident he was going to be around for another year, but I was worried he wouldn't extend his contract, which would make it easier for other clubs to get him cheap next year. It's a measure of a player's devotion when they look out not only for their best interests but that of their clubs. Kind of like what Malouda did (though not Abidal).