Glenn Strömberg

Footballer and sportscaster in Sweden

Glenn Strömberg - Footballer and sportscaster in Sweden
Born

January 5th, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

Links & References

A footballer played as a midfielder, chiefly associated with the Swedish national team and clubs such as Örebro SK and IFK Göteborg. Achieved success in Italy with Atalanta, contributing to several prominent matches in Serie A during the late 1980s. Transitioned to a broadcast career after retirement, providing commentary and analysis on football events.

Played for the Swedish national team

Contributed at Atalanta in Serie A

Worked as a sportscaster post-retirement

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