Stefan Pettersson (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Stefan Bengt Pettersson (born March 22, 1963 in Västerås
) is a former Swedish
footballer, who began his career in the Swedish Allsvenskan
with the club IFK Norrköping
, before leaving for IFK Göteborg
during the 1984 season. The following four years he helped Göteborg win the league twice, become runners-up once, and to one UEFA Cup
victory in 1987, in which he scored in the final itself against Dundee United.
In 1988 he was bought by Dutch club AFC Ajax. In the six seasons he spent with Ajax he won the league twice and the Dutch Cup once. In 1992 he won the UEFA Cup
again, also scoring in the final again, this time a penalty. He returned to IFK Göteborg in 1994 and won three more league titles. The latter part of his career he had recurring knee problems, which forced him to retire in 1999.
Despite an impressive career, Pettersson only played 31 caps for Sweden, in which he scored four goals. He was born and raised in Västerås
, and started his football career at the local club IFK Västerås
.
Stefan was also given the "Folkets lirare" ("People's Choice Player") award on Fotbollsgalan 1997.
Västerås
Västerås is a city in central Sweden, located on the shore of Lake Mälaren in the province Västmanland, some 100 km west of Stockholm...
) is a former Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
footballer, who began his career in the Swedish Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
with the club IFK Norrköping
IFK Norrköping
IFK Norrköping is a Swedish football club based in Norrköping. The club, formed on 29 May 1897, is currently playing in the first division of Swedish football, Allsvenskan...
, before leaving for IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg
IFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
during the 1984 season. The following four years he helped Göteborg win the league twice, become runners-up once, and to one UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
victory in 1987, in which he scored in the final itself against Dundee United.
In 1988 he was bought by Dutch club AFC Ajax. In the six seasons he spent with Ajax he won the league twice and the Dutch Cup once. In 1992 he won the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
again, also scoring in the final again, this time a penalty. He returned to IFK Göteborg in 1994 and won three more league titles. The latter part of his career he had recurring knee problems, which forced him to retire in 1999.
Despite an impressive career, Pettersson only played 31 caps for Sweden, in which he scored four goals. He was born and raised in Västerås
Västerås
Västerås is a city in central Sweden, located on the shore of Lake Mälaren in the province Västmanland, some 100 km west of Stockholm...
, and started his football career at the local club IFK Västerås
IFK Västerås
IFK Västerås is a Swedish football club located in Västerås. -Background:Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Västerås were formed in 1898 and at their best played in series games in Sweden for several seasons in Sweden's next highest division; the first season in 1924/1925, and last time in 1987. The club...
.
Career
- Swedish national team: 31 caps, 4 goals
- UEFA Cup winner: 1987, 1992
- Swedish AllsvenskanAllsvenskanAllsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
winner: 1984, 1987, 1994, 1995 and 1996 - EredivisieEredivisieThe Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
champion: 1990, 1994 - KNVB CupKNVB CupThe KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup...
winner: 1993
Stefan was also given the "Folkets lirare" ("People's Choice Player") award on Fotbollsgalan 1997.
Clubs
- IFK VästeråsIFK VästeråsIFK Västerås is a Swedish football club located in Västerås. -Background:Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Västerås were formed in 1898 and at their best played in series games in Sweden for several seasons in Sweden's next highest division; the first season in 1924/1925, and last time in 1987. The club...
: -1981 - IFK NorrköpingIFK NorrköpingIFK Norrköping is a Swedish football club based in Norrköping. The club, formed on 29 May 1897, is currently playing in the first division of Swedish football, Allsvenskan...
- 1982-84 - IFK GöteborgIFK GöteborgIFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
- 1984-88 - Ajax AmsterdamAjax AmsterdamAmsterdamsche Football Club Ajax , also referred to as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam or simply Ajax , is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands...
- 1988-94 - IFK GöteborgIFK GöteborgIFK Göteborg is a Swedish professional football club based in Gothenburg. Founded in 1904, the club has won 18 national championship titles, five national cup titles, and two UEFA Cups....
- 1994-98