Leif Strand

Leif Strandh (born 14 April 1967) is a Swedish former footballer, best known for representing Hammarby IF. He is the director of football at Damallsvenskan club Piteå IF.

Club career First stint at Hammarby IF He started to play football as a youngster with local club IFK Stockholm, before moving to Hammarby IF at age 13. Between 1982 and 1985, Strandh was a regular member of the Sweden U17's and Sweden U19's. In 1985, at age 18, Strandh made his senior debut for Hammarby IF in a 1–1 away draw against IFK Norrköping in Allsvenskan. Getting known as technically gifted and pacy winger, Strandh established himself as a starter in 1988, as the club suffered a relegation from the first tier. At the end of the year, Strandh attracted interest from fellow Allsvenskan club IFK Norrköping, but ultimately turned down a move. He stayed with Hammarby for two more seasons in the second division. The side won a promotion in 1997, but Strandh left the club at the end of the year after not being offered a new contract.