Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History
Family:
Parents:
Erik Eriksson (father): A truck driver and amateur footballer. Sven-Goran credits his work ethic and passion for football to his father.
Ulla Eriksson (mother): A homemaker who instilled in Sven-Goran a sense of family and community.
Siblings:
Sven-Goran has two brothers, Ulf and Lennart. They all remain close and Sven-Goran has expressed his appreciation for their support throughout his career.
Wife/Girlfriend:
Sven-Goran has been married five times:
- Ulla Hammarström (married 1973-1989): They have one child together, a daughter named Carolina.
- Christina Ohlzon (1978-1989)
- Nancy Dell’Olio (married 1992-2007): A lawyer and fashion designer, their relationship was often in the spotlight due to its high-profile nature.
- Carina Ward (2009-2014
- Victoria Beckham (2023-present)
He also hs publically acknowledged relationships outside of marriage with Ulrika Johnsson and Samantha Fox.
Kids:
Sven-Goran has four children:
Johan and Daniel (sons) with Christina Ohlzon
Ulrika and Carolina (daughters) with Ulrika Johnsson
- Sven-Göran has one daughter, Carolina Eriksson, from his first marriage. He also has two children, Ulrika and Christian, from previous relationships outside of marriage.
Personal Life
Childhood in Torsby:
- Born in 1948, Sven-Goran grew up in Torsby, a town with a population of just a few thousand people. His father was a bus conductor, and his mother worked in a textile store.
- Despite the modest surroundings, Sven-Goran found joy in playing football. He started at the age of 16 for Torsby IF, the local club, also showcasing his natural talent and passion for the game.
- His early years were shaped by the values of hard work and dedication, instilled by his parents and the small-town community. This work ethic would become a defining characteristic of his coaching career.
Education and Early Football Career:
- While playing for Torsby IF, Sven-Goran pursued his education, studying economics at Säffle Folkhögskola. This combination of academic pursuit and football dedication reflected his commitment to both intellectual and athletic development.
- In 1972, he also moved to Örebro to study physical education at the University of Örebro. This move coincided with his transfer to KB Karlskoga FF, a higher-level club, where he also honed his skills under the influential coach Tord Grip.
- Grip’s focus on the English style of play, emphasizing physicality and tactical discipline, had a profound impact on Sven-Goran’s coaching philosophy. This influence would later be evident in his successful teams
Other Family and Dating History:
Sven-Goran’s private life has attracted significant media attention due to his high-profile career and numerous high-profile relationships. However, he remains a relatively private individual and chooses not to publicly share details about his extended family or past relationships beyond those mentioned above.
Additional Information:
- Sven-Goran also enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.
- He is actively involved in charity work, particularly those supporting children and veterans.
- In addition to coaching, Sven-Goran owns vineyards in Italy and Sweden.
