John Erik Gunnar Friberg (born 10 February 1986) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Beginning his career with Västra Frölunda IF in 2005, he went on to represent Seattle Sounders FC, Malmö FF, Bologna, and Esbjerg fB before retiring at BK Häcken in 2022.

[10] Friberg was selected for the annual training camp for the Sweden national team in January 2012 after Malmö teammates Mathias Ranégie and Ivo Pękalski had to withdraw from the squad.

[11] He made his debut for Sweden in the friendly against Bahrain on 18 January 2012, replacing Oscar Hiljemark in the 86th minute of a 2–0 win.

[13] [14] Appearances and goals by national team and year[14] Malmö FF Seattle Sounders FC BK Häcken