Ingvar Svensson (footballer)


Ingvar Svensson is a Swedish former footballer and manager who played as a midfielder and made six appearances for the Sweden national team.

Club career

In his last two seasons before retiring as a player, Svensson twice was Swedish football champion with Åtvidabergs FF, winning the Allsvenskan of 1972 and 1973.

International career

Svensson made his debut for Sweden on 5 October 1966 in a friendly match against Austria, which finished as a 4–1 win. He went on to make six appearances, scoring one goal, before making his last appearance on 25 June 1967 in a 1964–67 Nordic Football Championship match against Denmark, which finished as a 1–1 draw.

Managerial career

After retiring as a player, Svensson became manager of Jönköpings Södra IF from 1974 to 1976. In 1977, he became manager of Åtvidabergs FF where he remained until 1979, leading the club to promotion to the Allsvenskan in his first season.

Career statistics

International

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
11 June 1967Råsunda Stadium, Solna, Sweden1–11–1UEFA Euro 1968 qualifying

Honours

Club

Åtvidabergs FF