To many, Henrik Larsson is the greatest player in living memory for Celtic.
A certified Celtic legend, Larsson wowed supporters in his seven years at Celtic Park.
The former Sweden international finished top scorer in five of his six Scottish Premiership seasons and won four SPL titles, two Scottish League Cups and two Scottish Cups during his time at the club.
Larsson is also one of the Bhoys’ all-time leading goal scorers and will always be welcomed back to Glasgow with open arms.
Here is absolutely everything you need to know about former Celtic star Henrik Larsson as we answer all of your frequently asked questions.
When was Henrik Larsson born?
Larsson was born in Helsingborg, Sweden on September 20, 1971.
As of June 2025, Larsson is 53 years old.
When did Henrik Larsson join Celtic?
Larsson joined Celtic in July 1997 for a fee of £650,000 after he had fallen out with Dutch club Feyenoord.
It was a decision that would go on to be one of Celtic’s greatest bits of business of all time as the forward remained in Glasgow for seven years, cementing himself as one of the best to play in the green and white.
He made his debut against Hibernian at Easter Road and gave the ball away for the hosts’ goal in a 2-1 defeat.
When was Henrik Larsson’s last Celtic game?
The forward’s last competitive game for Celtic was against Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final. Larsson scored two goals at Hampden Park to end his time at the club with another trophy before moving on to Barcelona.
Henrik Larsson’s Celtic stats
| Competition | Games | Goals |
| Scottish Premiership | 221 | 174 |
| Scottish Cup | 25 | 23 |
| Scottish League Cup | 11 | 10 |
| UEFA Competitions (All) | 56 | 35 |
| Total | 313 | 242 |
Henrik Larsson dreadlocks
Henrik Larsson was known for switching up his hairstyle while at Celtic and his dreadlocks look is certainly one of his more memorable styles.
When he chose to change it up again, he decided to keep his dreadlocks in a bag after having them cut off.
Henrik Larsson leg break
Larsson tragically broke his leg in two places during a 1-0 defeat to Lyon in the UEFA Cup as a result of a challenge from Serge Blanc.
The forward spent eight months on the sidelines and there were fears that this would affect him for the rest of his career, but he returned in fine fashion and returned at the very end of the 1999/2000 season.
Does Henrik Larsson have a son?
Yes, Henrik Larsson does have a son. His name is Jordan Larsson and he is also a professional footballer.
Despite being linked with a move to Parkhead many times, Jordan has always preferred to play elsewhere and as of June 2025, is at Danish side Copenhagen.
Henrik Larsson autobiography
Larsson has an autobiography known as: ‘Henrik: Seven Magnificent Years’.
In the book, he documents his time at Celtic, including his relationship with players, managers and the supporters.
It can be found on the Celtic website.
Henrik Larsson goal vs Rangers
There are many iconic goals and moments from Larsson’s time at Celtic, but one of his best moments was his audacious chip in the Bhoys’ 6-2 win against Rangers in 2000.
What number did Henrik Larsson wear at Celtic?
Larsson wore the iconic number seven shirt at Parkhead.
His legacy in the shirt means it is now dubbed the ‘magic number seven’ and although many have tried, nobody has matched his legacy in the same kit so far.
How many trophies did Henrik Larsson win at Celtic?
In total, Larsson won eight trophies in seven years at Celtic. His record was:
- Scottish Premiership X4
- Scottish Cup X2
- Scottish League Cup X1
