Tomas Brolin

Swedish footballer with World Cup experience

Tomas Brolin - Swedish footballer with World Cup experience
Born

November 29th, 1969
55 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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A professional footballer from Sweden, played primarily as a forward. Achieved prominence in the early 1990s, especially during the 1994 FIFA World Cup held in the United States, where Sweden finished third. Played for clubs including IFK Sundsvall, IFK Göteborg, and Parma. During tenure at Parma, contributed to the team's victory in the Coppa Italia and UEFA Cup in the late 1990s. Retired from professional football in 1998 and became involved in various business ventures and coaching roles thereafter.

Participated in the 1994 FIFA World Cup

Won the Coppa Italia with Parma

Secured UEFA Cup victory with Parma

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