DATE OF BIRTH: 15 September 1985, Örebro, Närke, Sweden.

BRITISH CAREER: (2003-10) Wolverhampton.

MAJOR HONOURS: Swedish Under-21 Champion: 2003, 2004.

CLUB HONOUR: League Championship winner: 2009 [Wolverhampton].

RIDER LINKS: Son of Tommy Lindgren (born: 19 November 1966, Östersund, Jämtland, Sweden). Brother of Ludvig Lindgren (born: 23 September 1990, Örebro, Närke, Sweden).

2010 STARTING AVERAGE: 10.43 (EL).

ADDITIONAL INFO: The rider has always universally been known by his second name of Fredrik (or Freddie). He is a Swedish international, who possesses a wealth of experience both at Grand Prix and World Cup level.

Lindgren is a real fans' favourite on the Wolverhampton terraces, having shown great commitment towards the club since joining late in the 2003 campaign. He is a very quick speedster and, in 2009, formed a dynamic late-match pairing for the Wolves with compatriot and captain Peter Karlsson, which ultimately led the Black Country side to the Elite League title courtesy of victory over Swindon in the Play-Off Grand Final.

As a measure of his sheer consistency, Lindgren also wrestled top spot in the entire top-flight averages from Leigh Adams. At the end of November, Wolverhampton were delighted to announce that the super Swede had agreed a new deal with them for the 2010 campaign.