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About William Lagesson

William Lagesson is a defenseman who plays for Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (USA/Canada) and was born in 1996, representing Sweden. This profile page covers William Lagesson's career to date, current team, and the broader league context in USA/Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is William Lagesson?
William Lagesson plays defenseman currently plays for Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.
What position does William Lagesson play?
William Lagesson is listed at Defenseman. Defensemen play back in their own zone, break out the puck, and quarterback the power play. A defenseman in ice hockey typically plays at the back of the formation, with the responsibility of breaking out the puck, defending the slot, and joining the offensive rush when appropriate. Modern defensemen are categorized as shutdown defensemen, two-way defensemen, or offensive defensemen. Top-pair defensemen in the NHL typically log 24 to 28 minutes per game and drive possession at 5-on-5. The position has grown more offensively focused in modern NHL play, with several defensemen routinely producing 60+ points per season.
What are William Lagesson's physical attributes?
William Lagesson is 188 cm tall, 96 kg, shoots left, #84. Physical attributes like height and weight are tracked because they help scouts and analysts project a player's role in the lineup — taller forwards may be more effective on the power play, shorter centers can excel on the forecheck, and so on.
How old is William Lagesson?
William Lagesson was born in 1996, which makes they 30 years old as of this season. For NHL and pro players, age is a meaningful predictor of peak performance — most forwards peak between ages 24 and 28, while defensemen typically peak slightly later.
Which team does William Lagesson play for?
William Lagesson plays for Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (USA/Canada). Team assignments are updated as trades, call-ups, and free-agent signings happen — see the team page on RinkStop for the full Detroit Red Wings roster and current standings.
What nationality is William Lagesson?
William Lagesson's listed nationality is SWE. For players on national-team development paths, nationality eligibility can be a complex question (governed by IIHF rules), but the RinkStop database records the nationality reported by the player's league.
How can I follow William Lagesson's games and stats?
The most direct way to follow William Lagesson's games and stats is via Detroit Red Wings's official site, the National Hockey League schedule, and live game broadcasts. RinkStop also surfaces highlights and updates when the league publishes them — see the "Latest Highlights" section on this page.
How current is the data on this page?
Player data on RinkStop is updated as teams, leagues, and IIHF feeds publish rosters, trades, and stats. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for William Lagesson was last refreshed. If you spot an error, please submit a correction.

Edited by the RinkStop Editorial Team

Player record last updated: 2026-07-08

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