Patrik Andersson
Swedish footballer, UEFA Champion
Born
August 18th, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Born in Sweden, played as a central defender. Started professional career at Malmö FF, winning two Allsvenskan titles. Later transferred to German clubs, including Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich. At Bayern, won the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League in 2001. Internationally represented Sweden in multiple competitions, including the 2002 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2004. Concluded club career at FC Zürich.
Won UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich
Played in World Cup 2002
Won two Allsvenskan titles with Malmö FF
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