John Guidetti
Biography
John Alberto Guidetti (born 15 April 1992) is a Swedish professional footballer. While growing up, Guidetti played football in his native Sweden as well as Kenya. He returned to Sweden in 2008 and played with IF Brommapojkarna when, at the age of 16, he secured a move to English club Manchester City. He spent time out on loan back at Brommapojkarna and with Championship side Burnley in November 2010. He joined Dutch club Feyenoord on loan for the 2011–12 season, where he scored 20 goals in 23 games before a virus ended his time in the Netherlands. In January 2014, Guidetti joined Stoke City on loan until the end of the 2013–14 season, and in September of that year he was loaned to Scottish champions Celtic for the following season, winning the Scottish Premiership and Scottish League Cup. In July 2015, Guidetti signed for Spanish side Celta Vigo. Having represented Sweden at several youth levels, Guidetti earned his first senior international cap against Croatia on 29 February 2012. At under-21 level, he won the 2015 European Championship. He represented Sweden's senior team at UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
It's a misjudgment in a millisecond. The consequence is a free kick and Germany wins the World Cup match over Sweden 2018. A violent wave of hatred hits Jimmy Durmaz in social media. A year later, he lets us into his life and talks about his struggle to be Swedish and reach the top as a football professional.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
They are teenagers and the future of football. SVT chronicles the talent search, a process in which the majority of children are rejected. During the World Cup, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal is one of the tournament's major stars. Meanwhile, an intensive effort is underway to nurture the next generation of stars. At Benfica, players as young as five are scouted. Denmark was an early adopter of viewing academy players as commodities. In the UK, the situation ended so tragically for two young boys that they took their own lives. At home, an intense debate is raging, with the push for early elite-level development dividing the football community.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self
Specialist film crews, capturing beautiful, cinematic footage from around Russia using industry leading equipment, provide the raw material for this timeless story of hope, passion, heartbreak and joy. The unparalleled vantage points enjoyed by FIFA's own crews provide exclusive access to the players and coaches - closer than ever before.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Self
The best from the 2016 European Football Championship (UEFA Euro 2016), which was held in France. Sweden failed to advance from the group stage. Portugal became European champions after a dramatic final against the host nation France.
Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Self
Relive the U21's magical summer of 2015, look back on the excitement, the magic and take part in never before seen interviews and pictures. 2015 offered an unforgettable "Golden Summer".
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
After more than seven years and 92 international matches as head coach of Sweden, Janne Andersson stepped down in November 2023. In an interview with Viaplay’s Richard Henriksson, Janne reflects on the highlights and setbacks from his time with the national team.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self
A recap of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. A look back at Sweden's path to a surprising quarter-final and France's journey to World Cup gold.
Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Self
A 19-year-old Swedish striker on loan from Manchester City arrives at a struggling Feyenoord and proceeds to score 20 goals in 23 games, including a legendary hat-trick against Ajax, turning himself into an instant Rotterdam hero before a sudden illness cuts the fairytale short.