Olof Mellberg
Swedish football defender and international
Born
September 3rd, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Played as a central defender, representing Sweden in multiple international tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. Spent the majority of his club career in Europe, playing for teams such as Aston Villa in the Premier League, and later for Olympiacos in Greece. Earned significant recognition for his performances at both club and international levels.
Represented Sweden in 117 international matches
Played for Aston Villa from 2001 to 2008
Won the Greek Super League with Olympiacos
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