Background
Farnerud was born in Helsingborg, and grew up in Landskrona.
Farnerud was born in Helsingborg, and grew up in Landskrona.
In June 2005 Farnerud was bought definitely by Strasbourg, reuniting with younger brother Alexander. The pair (with Pontus only missing two league contests) could not prevent a final relegation, as second from the bottom. After that Farnerud moved to Clube de Portugal on a free transfer, being scarcely used during two seasons.
He then returned north, to Norway, signing a long-term contract with Fotball on 23 July 2008.
He helped to a national championship in his debut campaign, eventually being named team captain. Farnerud spent his two last seasons as a professional back in his homeland, with IFK.
In late 2013 he retired from the game due to a recurrent hip injury, but returned the following year with amateurs Glumslövs FF (seventh division). Farnerud was a full international from 2002 until 2010.
He was a participant at the 2002 Fédération internationale de football association World Cup and Union of European Football Associations Euro 2004, but did not leave the bench on either occasion.