Henrik Larsson will forever be regarded as a Celtic legend.
The iconic Swedish striker was lethal for Celtic and was at the forefront of the Glasgow club’s resurgence in the late 90’s to help start the wheels rolling to literally bury Rangers in 2012.
Signed from Feyenoord for £650,000, Henrik Larsson to this day will remain, pound for pound, the biggest bargain in world football bar none.
And as Born Celtic pay tribute to the legend, here we take a look back at his best bits as we offer fans a chance to test their knowledge on one of Celtic’s best-ever strikers.
Henrik Larsson’s incredible Celtic stats at a glance
Larsson broke all kinds of records during his seven-year career at Celtic. Terrorising Rangers, the Swede battered the Ibrox club as he too the Parkhead club back to the top of Scottish football in 2000 where the Hoops still remain with Brendan Rodgers.
So here are the best stats of Larsson’s Celtic career:
- 315 appearances scoring 242 goals
- Trophies won: Four Scottish Premier League (SPL) titles (1998, 2001, 2002, 2004), two Scottish Cups (2001, 2004), and two Scottish League Cups (1998, 2001)
- Golden Boot winner 2001 scoring 53 goals in all competitions
- UEFA Cup finalist 2003.
- Scored 15 goals in 31 games against Rangers
- Earned 106 Sweden caps scoring 37 goals
- Left Celtic for Barcelona in 2004 and won the Champions League in 2006
Henrik Larsson’s impressive Celtic record vs Rangers
Larsson battered Rangers during his time at Celtic.
The Swede scored one of the greatest-ever goals against the Ibrox club in the 6-2 Demolition Derby in 2000.
So here are the best of Larsson’s stats against the Ibrox club:
- Celtic won approximately 45% of Glasgow Derby’s Larsson played in
- Larsson scored a hattrick in the 6-2 Demolition Derby
- Scored the winner in the 1998 2-1 League Cup final win
- In 2002/03 Larsson’s goal in the 1-0 win at Ibrox helped secure the league title.
So, just how well do you think you know Henrik Larsson and his time at Celtic? If You Know Your History, take our quiz below, share it with your friends and prove you are the King of Kings when it comes to Larsson’s time in Paradise.
If You Know Your History: How much do you really know about Celtic legend Henrik Larsson? Take the quiz HERE & challenge your friends!
