Kristoffer Nordfeldt
GK
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Jun 23, 1989 (36)
Right
6'3"
187 lb
Blown away in loss
Nordfeldt made two saves and allowed five goals in Saturday's 5-1 defeat against Netherlands.
Analysis: Nordfeldt faced seven shots and allowed five goals during a one-sided rout defeat. The goalkeeper couldn't even start to slow down the Dutch attack, as they were excellent throughout the match. Nordfeldt didn't get the help he needed from the defense or midfield in front of him, but he also failed to do much during the loss.
Concedes once against Tunisia
Nordfeldt recorded one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 5-1 victory against Tunisia.
Analysis: Nordfeldt had an easy day at the office for the most part, but couldn't secure the clean sheet because of a tidy header by Omar Rekik on a set piece near the end of the first half. He was called into action just once, as his side dominated the game. Sweden will face the Netherlands on Saturday in the second match of the group stage.
Sweden No.1 goalkeeper
Nordfeldt has been named in Sweden's World Cup squad as the first-choice goalkeeper under coach Jon Dahl Tomasson, set to experience one of the biggest stages of his career this summer.
Analysis: Nordfeldt's shot-stopping ability, commanding presence in his penalty area and distribution from the back make him a reliable and technically accomplished option between the posts. His ability to organize the defensive unit in front of him is an underrated but crucial aspect of what he brings to the national team, and his composure under pressure gives Sweden confidence that they have a dependable last line of defense heading into the tournament. A goalkeeper capable of producing match-winning saves at key moments could prove the difference between an early exit and a deep run into the knockout stages, and Jon Dahl Tomasson will be counting on him to deliver when Sweden need him most this summer.
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