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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 January 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Sweden | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996 | Bälinge IF | ||
| International career | |||
| Sweden | 17 [1] | (3) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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