How many caps did Anders Svensson win for Sweden?

Anders Svensson won 148 caps for Sweden, scoring 21 goals.

Which clubs did Anders Svensson play for?

IF Elfsborg (1994–2001), Southampton (2001–2005), IF Elfsborg (2005–2015).

Where does Anders Svensson rank among Sweden's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Anders Svensson #23 of Sweden's 33 greatest players of all time.

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23 / Sweden · 1999–2013

Anders Svensson

CM creator

Caps · Sweden

148

Goals · Sweden

Life

1976

Clubs

IF Elfsborg, Southampton

#23

Editorial rank of 33 for Sweden

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Sweden's most capped outfield player, the insightful midfielder was a set-piece specialist and the creative heartbeat of the national team throughout the 2000s. Career record: 148 caps and 21 goals for Sweden; club career at IF Elfsborg, Southampton.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1994–2001	IF Elfsborg
2001–2005	Southampton
2005–2015	IF Elfsborg
Sweden	148 caps, 21 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Sweden checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Sweden checked 4 October 2026

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Around Svensson in the almanac

One rank above: Torbjörn Nilsson at #22.

One rank below: Bjørn Nordqvist at #24.

Sweden's editorial top five: Gunnar Nordahl · Zlatan Ibrahimović · Henrik Larsson · Nils Liedholm · Gunnar Gren.

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