Erik Friberg

Name: Erik Friberg
Nickname: LirarErik
Current Residence: Stockholm, Sweden
Birth Date: March 31, 1983
Birth Place: Stockholm, Sweden

So what if Erik Friberg is a little biased when he says Swedes are the best poker players in the world? By making the final table of the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event and winning almost $2 million, he may have proven his hypothesis.

The professional online poker player was born in April 1983 in Stockholm, Sweden, and learned to play poker as a teenager. His Hold'em talents quickly outpaced those of his friends, however, and...

Trivia

Qualified for the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event through PokerStars.com
Excels in heads-up play
Has never had a "real" job
Is primarily an online and cash game player
Thinks Swedish poker players are the best in the world

Recent Tournament Placings

Tournament	Place	Winnings
EPT Season 5, EPT London	35th	£11,419
2008 WSOPE, Event 3, Pot-Limit Omaha	4th	$153,794
WPT Season 6, Bellagio Cup III	46th	$20,655
2007 WSOP, Event 45, No-Limit Hold'em/Six Handed	3rd	$345,582
2006 WSOP, Event 39, No-Limit Texas Hold'em Championship...	8th	$1,979,189