About Ingvar Svahn
Lived 1938 – 2008 (aged 70). Ingvar Svahn was a Swedish association football player.
Ingvar Svahn (22 May 1938 – 16 June 2008) was a Swedish footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career Svahn played 255 matches for Malmö FF. He became Swedish champion three times and capped 19 times for the national team. In 1967, Svahn won the award for Swedish Footballer of the Year, Guldbollen. Svahn was famous for being a very fair player, he wasn't given a red or yellow card for ten seasons.
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Who was Ingvar Svahn?
Swedish association football player (1938-2008)
When was Ingvar Svahn born?
Ingvar Svahn was born on 22 May 1938 in Malmö.
When did Ingvar Svahn die?
Ingvar Svahn died on 16 June 2008 in Malmö.
What was Ingvar Svahn's occupation?
Ingvar Svahn was an association football player.
What nationality was Ingvar Svahn?
Ingvar Svahn was Swedish.
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