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Filip Forsberg Biography: Childhood, Career and Net Worth

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  • Filip Forsberg is a hockey athlete playing for National Hockey League team the Nashville Predators
  • The 30-year-old, who plays as a left winger, is originally from Sweden and previously played in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL)
  • Some of his achievements include being in the NHL All-Star Game (2015, 2024), All-Rookie Team (2015) and Second All-Star Team (2024)

Our Filip Forsberg biography tells the life story of one of the most prominent figures in the history of the National Hockey League.

Since starting his NHL career in 2013, Forsberg has been outstanding playing for the Nashville Predators. The 30-year-old, who plays as a left winger, is originally from Sweden and previously played in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) where he made a name for himself.

Some of his achievements include being in the NHL All-Star Game (2015, 2024), All-Rookie Team (2015) and Second All-Star Team (2024). Read on Filip Forsberg biography to get to know his personal details, including date/place of birth, height and marital status.

Filip Forsberg

Filip Forsberg. Photo/ CNN.

Filip Forsberg Biography

Full name Carl Filip Anton Forsberg
Source of wealth Ice hockey, self made
Age 30
Birth Place Ostervala, Sweden
Height 1.85m
Nationality Swedish
Date of Birth August 13, 1994
Occupation Ice hockey player
Marital status Married

Earnings History

Filip Forsberg has made a good amount playing hockey. As per the website Sportskeeda, the Swede boasts career earnings of $58,298,963. He ranks position 159 on the list of biggest earners in the NHL over the years.

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Forsberg has a whopping eight-year contract with the Nashville Predators worth $68 million. He signed the contract in the summer of 2022. For the 2023-24 season, he earned a salary of $10 million.

Personal Life

One of the most interesting parts of Filip Forsberg biography is his personal life. Carl Filip Anton Forsberg was born on August 13, 1994, to Patrik Forsberg (father) and Carina Dahlberg (mother). The 30-year-old is originally from Ostervala, Sweden. His younger brother, Fredrik Forsberg, also plays hockey and is signed to Swedish Hockey League club HV71.

Forsberg is married to American singer Erin Alvey (born January 29, 1994). The two tied the knot on July 23, 2022, at Dunderry Castle in France. Alvey gave birth to the couple’s first son in May 2024.

Career

Filip Forsberg first gained attention of hockey fans in 2011 at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament where he produced an outstanding performance as Sweden clinched silver. He was also amazing at the World U18 Championships where Sweden once again won silver.

During the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, Forsberg was the top rated European-based player. He was at the time playing in the Swedish Hockey League for Leksands IF. He was selected eleventh overall in the NHL draft by the Washington Capitals and then returned to his former club Leksands IF where he played for another season.

The Washington Capitals traded Forsberg to the Nashville Predators in April 2013 in exchange for Michael Latta and Martin Erat. Since making his debut for the Predators, he has been a key player for the team and is considered one of the best forwards in the NHL.

Filip Forsberg

Filip Forsberg plays for the Nashville Predators. Photo/ Sportsnet.

Luxury Collection

The last part of Filip Forsberg biography is his luxury collection. Since starting his professional career, Forsberg has made a fortune from the game. According to Sportskeeda, the Nashville Predators star has an estimated net worth of $54 million.

Apart from his NHL earnings, he boasts such as huge amount of fortune because of the various endorsement deals which make him money. One of the brands he is associated with include HyperX, which specializes in gaming accessories such as keyboards and headsets.

Despite being a prominent figure in the NHL, Forsberg has kept details about his residence private. Also, he has never posted pictures on social media showing some of the cars in his garage.

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FAQs

Are Peter and Filip Forsberg related?

Filip Forsberg is no related to Hockey Hall of Fame member Peter Forsberg.

How many hat tricks does Filip Forsberg have?

Forsberg has 10 hat tricks in his career.

How many goals did Filip Forsberg score?

Forsberg has scored nine goals in 36 games this season.

What type of player is Filip Forsberg?

Forsberg is a left winger.

What stick does Filip Forsberg use?

CCM JetSpeed FT7 Pro.

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