Pierre Thomas Robin Neurath Bengtsson (born 12 April 1988) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a left-back.
Starting his career with AIK in the mid-2000s, he spent most of his career in the Danish Superliga, and also had stints in the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 before returning to Sweden in 2022 with Djurgårdens IF before his retirement the following year.
A full international between 2011 and 2022, he won 42 caps for Sweden and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2020.
Club career
AIK Neurath Bengtsson started his senior career at AIK, where he made his debut in August 2006, against Östers IF at Råsunda Stadium.
FC Nordsjælland After seasons at AIK, Neurath Bengtsson searched for more playtime and joined on 1 September 2009 the Danish Superliga FC Nordsjælland.Pierre Bengtsson till Nordsjälland, Expressen.se, 1 September 2009 Bengtsson began his Nordsjælland spell as back-up for Dennis Cagara, receiving his debut in the Danish Cup against AB on 23 September 2009. His first Superliga match was a 6–3 defeat against Brøndby IF on 4 October 2009.Profile at Football-Lineups.com
From 1 November 2009, Neurath Bengtsson became a regular starter for FC Nordsjælland on the left back position. Through his performances, Bengtsson became in the interest of UEFA Champions League competitors Copenhagen in the summer 2010,Medie: FCK kigger på FCK-profil , Bold.dk, 28 August 2010 and in the following winter transfer window, Bengtsson moved to Copenhagen.Bengtsson solgt til FCK , Bold.dk, 27 January 2011
FC Copenhagen In Copenhagen, Neurath Bengtsson was a back-up for Oscar Wendt in his first half year. Nevertheless, Neurath Bengtsson appeared in 8 of 16 matches before Wendt moved on to join Borussia Mönchengladbach. Bengtsson's debut came as a substitute on 22 February 2011 in the UEFA Champions League round-of-16-match against Chelsea
In the 2011–12 season, Neurath Bengtsson began as first choice at left back. Through autumn, however, he was overtaken by Bryan Oviedo, and from 27 October to 15 April Neurath Bengtsson was only in the lineup twice. Oviedo was sold to Everton on 31 August 2012,FCK bekræfter Oviedo-salg , Bold.dk, 31 August 2012 and since Bengtsson has been the preferred left back in the club.
Mainz 05 On 23 November 2014, Mainz 05 announced that they had signed Neurath Bengtsson effective 1 January 2015. Since his contract with FC Copenhagen had expired 31 December 2014, he was available on a free transfer and signed a contract for years until summer 2018.
International career Neurath Bengtsson was a part of the Swedish youth national teams, gaining 29 matches in total. He was a part of the Swedish squad at the 2009 UEFA Under-21 Championship.
On 19 January 2011, Bengtsson made his debut for the senior national team in a friendly against Botswana.
Despite playing regularly as left back for Sweden during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying, he was surprisingly not selected for the final squad. However, he was eventually called up to replace the injured Martin Olsson.
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAIK2007Allsvenskan5000—40—902008Allsvenskan18000———1802009Allsvenskan14030———170Total37030—40—440Nordsjælland2009–10Danish Superliga20151———2522010–11Danish Superliga19020—20—230Total39171—20—482Copenhagen2010–11Danish Superliga6000—20—802011–12Danish Superliga27030—80—3802012–13Danish Superliga29120—90—4012013–14Danish Superliga31162—60—4332014–15Danish Superliga16010—90—260Total1092122—340—1554Mainz2014–15Bundesliga13000—00—1302015–16Bundesliga16010———170Total29010—00—300Bastia (loan)2016–17Ligue 13011010——321Copenhagen2017–18Danish Superliga24120—110—3712018–19Danish Superliga15020—80—2502019–20Danish Superliga31100—160—4712020–21Danish Superliga8010—30—1202021–22Danish Superliga3010—40—80Total81260—420—1292Vejle (loan)2020–21Danish Superliga14020———160Career total339632310820—4549
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSweden201130201210201350201490201560201600201700201800201950202050202170202210Total420
Honours AIK
Allsvenskan: 2009
Nordsjælland Danish Cup: 2009–10
Copenhagen Danish Superliga: 2010–11, 2012–13, 2018–19 Danish Cup: 2011–12
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