Stig Sundqvist
Swedish footballer and manager
About Stig Sundqvist
Lived 1922 – 2011 (aged 89). Stig Sundqvist was a Swedish association football player and association football coach.
Stig "Vittjärv" Sundqvist (19 July 1922 – 3 August 2011) was a Swedish professional footballer who played as a forward or midfielder.
Career Sundqvist played 11 games for the Sweden national team and scored 3 goals at the 1950 FIFA World Cup, helping Sweden to a third-place finish and their first ever World Cup medal. After the World Cup he left Swedish side IFK Norrköping for the Italian club A.S. Roma, where he remained until 1953. Upon returning to Sweden he was active in coaching, among other teams Jönköpings Södra IF, for several years. Sundqvist is considered the best footballer of all time from Norrbotten along with Tommy Holmgren.
Personal life During his active days he was known by the nickname "Vittjärv", after the Swedish village where he grew up.
Career statistics
International
Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sundqvist goal.
Honours Sweden FIFA World Cup third place: 1950
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stig Sundqvist?
Swedish footballer and manager (1922-2011)
When was Stig Sundqvist born?
Stig Sundqvist was born on 19 July 1922 in Överluleå church parish.
When did Stig Sundqvist die?
Stig Sundqvist died on 3 August 2011 in Jönköping, Sweden.
What was Stig Sundqvist's occupation?
Stig Sundqvist was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Stig Sundqvist?
Stig Sundqvist was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stig Sundqvist. https://biography.guide/stig-sundqvist/
MLA: "Stig Sundqvist." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stig-sundqvist/.
Chicago: "Stig Sundqvist." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stig-sundqvist/.
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