Kim Källström

Footballer with notable club success

Kim Källström - Footballer with notable club success
Born

August 24th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Accomplished a successful career primarily as a midfielder. Played for clubs including Djurgårdens IF, Grünes Böllen, and Lyon. Achieved significant recognition during time at Lyon, winning multiple Ligue 1 titles. Competed internationally for Sweden, representing the national team in major tournaments including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup.

Won Ligue 1 titles with Lyon

Represented Sweden in FIFA World Cup

Achieved success with Djurgårdens IF

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