Karolina Westberg (born 16 May 1978), now known as Karolina Walfridsson Westberg, is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a defender. Renowned for her composure, positional awareness, and consistency, she established herself as one of Sweden's leading defenders during an era of sustained international success.
Westberg began her senior career with Malmö FF Dam before joining Umeå IK, where she became a key part of one of the strongest teams in women's football. During her time at the club, she won several Damallsvenskan titles and two UEFA Women's Cups, helping Umeå dominate both Swedish and European football.
On the international stage, Westberg won 126 caps and scored two goals for Sweden between 1997 and 2008. She represented her country at three FIFA Women's World Cups, three UEFA Women's European Championships, and three Olympic Games, playing an important role in the Swedish team that reached the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Final. Throughout her career, she was widely respected for her defensive reliability, leadership, and professionalism.
