Lennart Skoglund
Swedish footballer with significant impact
Born
December 24th, 1929
95 years ago
Died
1975
50 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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A Swedish footballer played as a winger and gained recognition for his contributions to the sport. Skoglund began his professional career with Hammarby IF and later moved to Inter Milan, where he became part of the team winning Serie A titles. His playing style and skill on the field earned respect from teammates and opponents alike. After his stint in Italy, he returned to play in Sweden, where he continued to make contributions to the sport until retirement.
Won Serie A with Inter Milan
Played for Hammarby IF
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