Patrik Andersson

Swedish footballer, UEFA Champion

Patrik Andersson - Swedish footballer, UEFA Champion
Born

August 18th, 1971
53 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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