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Peter Gerhardsson

b. 1959

Swedish footballer

Association football player Association football coach
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About Peter Gerhardsson

Born 1959. Peter Gerhardsson is a Swedish association football player and association football coach.

Kurt Peter Gerhardsson (born 22 August 1959) is a Swedish football manager and former football player. He was previously the manager of BK Häcken. Before the start of the 2013 Allsvenskan, he was ranked as the best manager in the league by newspaper Aftonbladet.

Gerhardsson became the manager of the Swedish women's national team in 2017, replacing Pia Sundhage after the UEFA Women's Euro 2017. He led the team to third-place finishes in the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2019 and 2023.

Managerial career With Gerhardsson as manager, the Sweden women's national football team has twice finished third place in the FIFA Women's World Cup, first in 2019 and then in 2023.

Honours Manager BK Häcken Swedish Cup: 2015–16

Sweden FIFA Women's World Cup third place: 2019, 2023 Summer Olympic silver medalist: 2020

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Important facts

Born
22 August 1959, Uppsala
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Sweden
Also known as
Kurt Peter Gerhardsson

People in Peter Gerhardsson's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Gerhardsson?

Swedish footballer

When was Peter Gerhardsson born?

Peter Gerhardsson was born on 22 August 1959 in Uppsala.

What is Peter Gerhardsson's occupation?

Peter Gerhardsson is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Peter Gerhardsson?

Peter Gerhardsson is Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Gerhardsson

· Wikidata: Q964839

· DBpedia: Peter Gerhardsson

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