SoccerMLSRed Bull New YorkMidfielder
Emil Forsberg
SwedenStats, career, match log and next matchEmil Forsberg is a midfielder for Red Bull New York in MLS, a Designated Player, and winner of the Guldbollen in 2021.
81 MLS matches24 goals
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About Emil Forsberg
Emil Forsberg is a midfielder for Red Bull New York who wears number 10 and is right-footed. Born on October 23, 1991, in Sundsvall, Sweden, he has played for the Sweden national team since 2014. He played for GIF Sundsvall from 2009 to 2012.
After GIF Sundsvall, Forsberg played for Malmo FF from 2013 to 2014, then for RB Leipzig from 2015 to 2023. He has played for Red Bull New York since 2024. In the 2025 MLS regular season he had 11 goals and 11 assists in 33 matches for the New York Red Bulls. Forsberg received the Guldbollen in 2021.
Forsberg played 90 minutes and had 2 shots in a 3-0 loss against St. Louis CITY SC on Sep 30, 2026. Before that, he played 90 minutes and had 1 shot in a 2-0 loss at LAFC on Sep 9, 2026. Earlier, on Sep 5, 2026, he came on as a substitute, played 16 minutes and had 1 shot in a 0-0 draw at Seattle Sounders FC.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 7, 2026Season by season81
81 matches: 76 regular season, 5 playoffs. Every MLS match in our records, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Apps | Starts | Min | G | A | Shots | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RBNY | 24 | 22 | 1,770 | 3 | 7 | 42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | RBNY | 33 | 33 | 2,875 | 11 | 11 | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | RBNY | 19 | 15 | 1,357 | 9 | 5 | 42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 playoffs | 5 | 5 | 442 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career | 76 | 70 | 6,002 | 23 | 23 | 149 | 5 | 0 | |
| Career playoffs | 5 | 5 | 442 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
How he is doing now
Match log, 2026
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Shots | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 |  vs St. Louis CITY SC | L0-3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | yellow card |
| Sep 9 |  at LAFC | L0-2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Sep 5 |  at Seattle Sounders FC | D0-0 | sub16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Aug 29 |  vs Philadelphia Union | L1-3 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Aug 22 |  vs Chicago Fire FC | D1-1 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Aug 19 |  vs Nashville SC | L0-1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Aug 15 |  at Atlanta United FC | L1-2 | 79 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| Aug 1 |  vs Orlando City SC | W3-2 | 85 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jul 25 |  vs Charlotte FC | L0-2 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Jul 22 | at Philadelphia Union | L1-3 | 74 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| May 16 |  vs New York City FC | D1-1 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| May 13 |  vs Columbus Crew | W3-2 | 65 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| May 9 | at Chicago Fire FC | W3-1 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| May 2 |  vs FC Dallas | L0-2 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Apr 25 |  at FC Cincinnati | L0-2 | sub28 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Apr 22 |  vs D.C. United | D4-4 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Apr 18 |  at CF Montreal | L1-4 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Apr 11 |  at Inter Miami CF | D2-2 | 87 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Apr 4 | vs FC Cincinnati | W4-2 | 86 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| Mar 21 | at Charlotte FC | L1-6 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Mar 14 |  at Toronto FC | D1-1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Mar 8 | vs CF Montreal | L0-3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Feb 28 |  vs New England Revolution | W1-0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Match lines from MLS's own match stats. MLS credits up to two assists on a goal.
Next match
Career
Red Bull New York2024 to now - 23 MLS matches- 2025Best season11 goals, 11 assists in 33 matches
- Sep 30, 2026Latest match90 minutes vs St. Louis City
Playoffs
5 matches
1 goal, 1 assist; MLS Cup Playoffs 2024
Honors
- Guldbollen (2021)
Regular season
76 matches
23 goals, 23 assists
Latest match
Sep 30, 2026: 90 minutesSt. Louis City 3, Red Bull New York 0
Sources and updates
Stats and scores come from Agatha's own records: MLS's own match stats and ESPN's match summaries.
Updated Oct 7, 2026, 1:30 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every match; biography facts are checked weekly.