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Roy Andersson

b. 1949

Swedish footballer

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About Roy Andersson

Born 1949. Roy Andersson is a Swedish association football player.

Bror Roy Andersson (born 2 August 1949) is a Swedish former footballer who played as a defender. He won 20 caps for the Sweden national team, and played three matches at the 1978 FIFA World Cup.

He was a strong central defender for Malmö FF and was awarded Guldbollen (the golden ball) in 1977. His two sons, Patrik and Daniel, are both Swedish former international footballers.

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Guldbollen
Also known as
Bror Roy Andersson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Roy Andersson's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Roy Andersson?

Swedish footballer

When was Roy Andersson born?

Roy Andersson was born on 2 August 1949 in Malmö.

What is Roy Andersson's occupation?

Roy Andersson is an association football player.

What nationality is Roy Andersson?

Roy Andersson is Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roy Andersson

· Wikidata: Q1371982

· DBpedia: Roy Andersson (footballer)

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