Tommy Svensson

Football manager and player in Sweden

Tommy Svensson - Football manager and player in Sweden
Born

March 4th, 1945
80 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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This individual played for and managed several teams throughout a football career. Achievements include participation in the 1994 FIFA World Cup as the head coach of the Swedish national team, leading Sweden to a third-place finish. Prior to coaching, played as a midfielder for multiple clubs including GAIS and IFK Göteborg, contributing to their successes in the late 1960s and 1970s.

Led Sweden to third place in the 1994 FIFA World Cup

Played for IFK Göteborg during a successful period

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