About Jan Olsson
Born 1942. Jan Olsson is a Swedish association football player.
Jan Olof "Janne" Olsson (born 30 March 1942) is a Swedish former footballer who played mostly as a defender. He represented Halmstads BK and Ã…tvidabergs FF during a club career that spanned between 1961 and 1978. A full international between 1973 and 1974, he won 17 caps for the Sweden national team and represented his country at the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
Club career Olsson played for Ã…tvidabergs FF in Allsvenskan during the 1960s and 1970s, and he became Swedish champion with the club in 1972 and 1973.
International career Olsson played 17 times for the Sweden national team and was a member of the squad in the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
Honours Ã…tvidabergs FF
Allsvenskan: 1972, 1973
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jan Olsson?
Swedish footballer (born 1942)
When was Jan Olsson born?
Jan Olsson was born on 30 March 1942 in Halmstad.
What is Jan Olsson's occupation?
Jan Olsson is an association football player.
What nationality is Jan Olsson?
Jan Olsson is Swedish.
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· DBpedia: Jan Olsson (footballer, born 1942)
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