Anna Signeul
Swedish footballer and manager
About Anna Signeul
Born 1961. Anna Signeul is a Swedish association football player and association football coach.
Anna Signeul (born 20 May 1961) is a Swedish football manager and former football player. She was the national coach of the Scotland women's team from March 2005 until 2017, and the national coach of the Finland women's team from 2017 to 2022.
Playing career Signeul grew up in the town of Falun, Sweden and enjoyed participating in many sports as a child. As a supporter of IFK Göteborg, she drifted towards football and joined local club Falu BS. In addition to her position as National Coach, Signeul also has a wider remit in charge of developing the women's game at all levels in Scotland.
After the end of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament, concluded by Finland at the group stage and defeated in all the three matches, Signeul resigned in agreement with the Football Association of Finland.
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Who is Anna Signeul?
Swedish footballer and manager
When was Anna Signeul born?
Anna Signeul was born on 20 May 1961 in Falun.
What is Anna Signeul's occupation?
Anna Signeul is an association football player and association football coach.
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Anna Signeul is Swedish.
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