Sofia Jakobsson

She was born in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, a coastal town known for its strong sporting culture.

Jakobsson is a dual Olympic silver medalist, having reached the final with Sweden at both the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Games.

Her football inspiration is former swedish player Hanna Ljungberg.

She has cited Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimović as one of her sporting inspirations for his longevity and impact on Swedish football.

Before her move to Mexico, she briefly played for London City Lionesses in England, helping the club secure a historic league title and promotion.

Jakobsson is a three-time FIFA Women's World Cup bronze medalist, reaching the podium with Sweden in 2011, 2019, and 2023.

Jakobsson credits her resilience to a deeply personal motivation; in 2022, her younger brother, Anders, suffered a life-threatening brain injury, and she has spoken about how his recovery journey inspires her own strength on the pitch.

Jakobsson is a fan of Spanish culture and language, a passion she developed during her two-year stint in Madrid, which influenced her decision to move to Liga MX Femenil later in her career.

She is a collector of international jerseys and memorabilia, often swapping shirts with global stars like former teammate Alex Morgan.

During her time in France, she became fluent in French, adding to her linguistic repertoire which already includes Swedish, English, and Spanish.

Sofia enjoys watching basketball.