Emil Krafth, born on 2 August 1994 (age 31), is a Swedish right-back associated in Britain with Newcastle United. His senior career was already established at Helsingborgs IF by 2013, when he made 27 league appearances and scored once in what remains his most productive league season in front of goal.
At Newcastle, Krafth has been used primarily on the right side of defence. He is not a player with any Celtic connection of note, so there is no need to force one into the story.
His career has been built around the right-back role, running from Swedish league football with Helsingborgs IF to Newcastle United.
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Emil Krafth played for four named clubs across Sweden, Italy, France and England
Emil Krafth moved from Helsingborgs IF to Bologna for a 350,000 fee
Emil Krafth joined Amiens permanently for a 1,800,000 fee after an initial loan
Emil Krafth signed for Newcastle United from Amiens for an undisclosed fee in 2019
Emil Krafth was released by Newcastle United in June 2026
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