Klas Ingesson

Footballer and manager with Sweden

Klas Ingesson - Footballer and manager with Sweden
Born

August 20th, 1968
57 years ago

Died

October 29th, 2014
11 years ago — 46 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

Links & References

A Swedish footballer and manager played as a midfielder for clubs including IFK Göteborg, Örebro SK, and Cagliari. Achieved success with Örebro SK, winning the Swedish Cup in 1990. Competed in the 1994 FIFA World Cup held in the United States, contributing to Sweden's third-place finish. Transitioned to a managerial career after retiring as a player, managing teams such as Örebro SK and the Swedish youth national teams.

Played for Sweden in the 1994 FIFA World Cup

Won the Swedish Cup with Örebro SK in 1990

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