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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 November 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Motala AIF | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1998 | Motala AIF | 2 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | BK Zeros | ||
| 2001–2003 | Motala AIF | 26 | (4) |
| 2005–2009 | Ljungskile SK | 110 | (7) |
| 2009–2014 | Örgryte IS | 139 | (21) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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