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Peter Larsson

b. 1961

Swedish footballer (born 1961)

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Born 1961. Peter Larsson is a Swedish association football player and association football coach.

Peter Nils-Gösta Larsson (born 8 March 1961) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

He represented Halmstads BK, IFK Göteborg, Ajax, and AIK during a professional career that spanned between 1982 and 1993. A full international between 1983 and 1992, he won 47 caps and scored four goals for the Sweden national team and represented his country at the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

In 1987, he was awarded Guldbollen as Sweden's best footballer of the year.

Club career Larsson began his career in IF Hallby in Jönköping 1971–81. Later he played for Halmstads BK in Allsvenskan, after that he had a successful career at IFK Göteborg, where he won the Allsvenskan title three times, and also won the UEFA Cup in 1987. He turned professional with AFC Ajax 1987–91. After that he played for AIK and became Swedish champion again in 1992.

International career Larsson made 47 appearances for the Sweden men's national football team and scored four goals. He was a part of the squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 3 June 1987 Råsunda Stadium, Solna, Sweden 1–0 1–0 UEFA Euro 1988 qualifier 2. 14 November 1987 Stadio San Paolo, Naples, Italy 1–1 1–2 UEFA Euro 1988 qualifier 3. 25 October 1989 Stadion Śląski, Chorzów, Poland 1–0 2–0 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier 4. 27 May 1990 Råsunda Stadium, Solna, Sweden 5–0 6–0 Friendly

Honours IFK Göteborg

UEFA Cup: 1986–87 Swedish Champion: 1984, 1987

Ajax

Eredivisie: 1989–90

AIK

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Larsson?

Swedish footballer (born 1961)

When was Peter Larsson born?

Peter Larsson was born on 8 March 1961 in Torsby.

What is Peter Larsson's occupation?

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

What nationality is Peter Larsson?

Peter Larsson is Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Larsson

· Wikidata: Q941611

· DBpedia: Peter Larsson (footballer, born 1961)

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