Martin Åslund
Swedish footballer and sportscaster
Born
November 10th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Played as a midfielder in professional football, primarily with the club Örebro SK. Contributed to the team during various seasons and later transitioned to sports commentary, providing insights on football analysis and match coverage. Also made appearances in international competitions representing the national team.
Played for Örebro SK
Provided sports commentary
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