Alexander Hysén


Glenn Alexander Norberg-Hysén is a Swedish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Early years

He was born to parents Glenn Hysén of Liverpool F.C. fame and his second wife Helena. Alexander has two younger siblings named Anton and Annie as well as two older siblings from his fathers first marriage named Tobias and Charlotte. He is the great-grandson of Erik Hysén.

Club career

Like his brothers, Alexander started his youth career at Torslanda IK. He made his debut for Häcken in 2006 where he continued to play for the next three years. In 2008, Alexander was the second goalie and got very little playing time. In 2009, he moved to Superettan side GIF Sundsvall. In April 2010 he was sent on loan to Östersunds FK in the third tier of the Swedish League system.

International career

In 2007, he was capped twice for the Sweden national under-21 team.