Sune Andersson (footballer, born 1921), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Sune Andersson (footballer, born 1921)

Swedish footballer and manager

Date of Birth: 22-Feb-1921

Place of Birth: Södertälje, Sweden

Date of Death: 29-Apr-2002

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Sune Andersson (footballer, born 1921)

  • Sune Isidor "Mona-Lisa" Andersson (22 February 1921 – 29 April 2002) was a Swedish football player and manager.
  • He was a versatile midfielder, who would take any position: left, right or center.
  • He played 28 times for the Swedish national team, scoring four goals, and won a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics and a bronze at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
  • His only domestic title was the 1949 Swedish Cup with Solna.
  • His performance at the 1950 World Cup earned him a transfer to A.S.
  • Roma in Serie A, where he played for two seasons and scored 12 goals.
  • He then continued playing and coaching in Sweden until 1971.Andersson was nicknamed "Mona-Lisa", because of his blunt facial expression while playing.
  • He was also an elite bowler.

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