 Magnus Andersson in 1979. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 April 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Sweden | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1988 | Malmö FF | 285 | (12) |
| International career | |||
| 1977–1987 | Sweden [1] | 11 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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