How many caps did Glenn Hysén win for Sweden?

Glenn Hysén won 68 caps for Sweden.

Which clubs did Glenn Hysén play for?

IFK Göteborg (1978–1983), PSV Eindhoven (1983–1985), IFK Göteborg (1985–1987), Fiorentina (1987–1989), Liverpool (1989–1992), GAIS (1992–1994).

Where does Glenn Hysén rank among Sweden's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Glenn Hysén #15 of Sweden's 33 greatest players of all time.

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15 / Sweden · 1981–1990

Glenn Hysén

CB sweeper

Caps · Sweden

Life

1959

Clubs

IFK Göteborg, PSV Eindhoven, Fiorentina, Liverpool, GAIS

#15

Editorial rank of 33 for Sweden

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A commanding presence in defence for Liverpool and Fiorentina, the two-time Guldbollen winner was a natural leader for Sweden. Career record: 68 caps for Sweden; club career at IFK Göteborg, PSV Eindhoven, Fiorentina, Liverpool, GAIS.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q444033

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Career record

1978–1983	IFK Göteborg
1983–1985	PSV Eindhoven
1985–1987	IFK Göteborg
1987–1989	Fiorentina
1989–1992	Liverpool
1992–1994	GAIS
Sweden	68 caps

Sources

Senior international years checked 5 October 2026
Caps · Sweden checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Sweden checked 4 October 2026
Sweden goals: sources differ; count omitted. Other source

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Sweden legends whose careers overlapped Hysén's

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Around Hysén in the almanac

One rank above: Freddie Ljungberg at #14.

One rank below: Ralf Edström at #16.

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

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