Stefan Ekberg (born 21 January 1972 in

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, Sweden) is a former international

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rider from Sweden.

Career

Ekberg is a full Swedish international, making his debut in 1994. He rode in the British leagues, starting with

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for the 1994 season. The following season he was subject to an attempt to sign him by

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but joined

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, where he won the Elite League Championship in 1995. However, despite helping the Eagles to success he was released the following season. He returned to the British

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with the Glasgow Tigers after a ten-year absence in 2005. In 2007, the

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signed Ekberg mid season to replace the injured

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and the Rockets went on to become Premier League champions that season. He was retained by promoter

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for 2008.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ekberg, Stefan 1972 births Living people Swedish speedway riders Glasgow Tigers riders Swedish expatriate speedway riders in Scotland Rye House Rockets riders Eastbourne Eagles riders Swedish expatriate speedway riders in England Oxford Cheetahs riders Sportspeople from Motala