Sven Goran’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Sven Goran’s Biography, Nationality, Age, Properties, Weight, Height, Records, Lifestyle, and Hobbies

Biography

Sven-Göran Eriksson was born on February 5, 1948, in Sunne, Sweden. He grew up in Torsby, a small town in Värmland, Sweden. His father, Sven Eriksson, was a bus conductor, and his mother, Ulla Eriksson, worked in a textile store¹.

Playing Career

Eriksson’s playing career was modest. He played as a right-back for several Swedish clubs, also including Torsby IF, SK Sifhälla, and KB Karlskoga. His playing career was cut short due to a knee injury, which led him to transition into coaching at an early age.

Managerial Career

Eriksson’s managerial career is what truly set him apart in the world of football. He began his coaching journey with Degerfors IF in Sweden, where he quickly made a name for himself. His success at Degerfors led to a move to IFK Göteborg, where he won the UEFA Cup in 1982. Also marking the beginning of his illustrious career.

• Clubs Managed:
  • IFK Göteborg (1979-1982): Won the UEFA Cup and two Swedish championships.
  • Also Benfica (1982-1984, 1989-1992): Won three Portuguese league titles and reached the European Cup final.
  • Roma (1984-1987): Won the Coppa Italia.
  • Fiorentina (1987-1989): Also Managed the team to a respectable finish in Serie A.
  • Also Sampdoria (1992-1997): Won the Coppa Italia.
  • Lazio (1997-2001): Won the Serie A title, Coppa Italia, UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup, and UEFA Super Cup.
  • Manchester City (2007-2008): Managed the team during a transitional period.
  • Leicester City (2010-2011): Managed the team in the Championship.
• National Teams Managed:
  • England (2001-2006): Led the team to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and also in 2006 FIFA World Cups and the 2004 UEFA European Championship.
  • Mexico (2008-2009): Managed the team during the 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
  • Ivory Coast (2010): Managed the team during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
  • And also Philippines (2018-2019): Managed the team in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

Age

Sven-Göran Eriksson was 76 years old at the time of his passing on August 26, 2024¹.

Physical Attributes

• Height: 1.78 meters (5 feet 10 inches)¹
• Weight: Not publicly documented

Career Records

Eriksson had a notable career both as a player and a manager:

• Playing Career: He played as a right-back for several Swedish clubs, including Torsby, Sifhälla, and KB Karlskoga¹.
• Managerial Career: Eriksson managed numerous clubs and national teams, achieving significant success:
  • Clubs: IFK Göteborg, Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, Lazio, Manchester City, and more¹.
  • Also National Teams: England, Mexico, Ivory Coast, and the Philippines¹.
  • Achievements: He won 18 trophies with various clubs, including the UEFA Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup¹.

Achievements

• UEFA Cup (1982)
• Serie A (2000)
• Also Coppa Italia (4 times)
• UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1999)
• Also UEFA Super Cup (1999)
• Portuguese League (3 times)
• Swedish Championship (2 times)

Properties

Details about Eriksson’s properties are not widely publicized. However, it is known that he lived in various countries throughout his career due to his managerial roles.

Lifestyle and Hobbies

Eriksson’s lifestyle was shaped by his career in football. Outside of football, he also enjoyed a relatively private life. His hobbies included:

• Reading: Eriksson was known to enjoy reading, particularly books related to football and management.
• Traveling: His career took him to many countries, and he enjoyed exploring different cultures and cuisines².