How many caps did Jonas Thern win for Sweden?

Jonas Thern won 75 caps for Sweden, scoring 6 goals.

Which clubs did Jonas Thern play for?

IFK Värnamo (1982–1984), Malmö FF (1985–1987), FC Zürich (1987–1987), Malmö FF (1988–1989), S.L. Benfica (1989–1992), SSC Napoli (1992–1994), AS Roma (1994–1997), Rangers (1997–1999).

Where does Jonas Thern rank among Sweden's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Jonas Thern #19 of Sweden's 33 greatest players of all time.

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19 / Sweden · 1987–1997

Jonas Thern

CDM anchorleader

Caps · Sweden

Goals · Sweden

Life

1967

Clubs

S.L. Benfica, SSC Napoli, AS Roma

#19

Editorial rank of 33 for Sweden

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The brain of Sweden's midfield, he captained his country to a memorable third-place finish at the 1994 World Cup, orchestrating play with tactical brilliance. Career record: 75 caps and 6 goals for Sweden; club career at S.L. Benfica, SSC Napoli, AS Roma.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q535027

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Career record

1982–1984	IFK Värnamo
1985–1987	Malmö FF
1987–1987	FC Zürich
1988–1989	Malmö FF
1989–1992	S.L. Benfica
1992–1994	SSC Napoli
1994–1997	AS Roma
1997–1999	Rangers
Sweden	75 caps, 6 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 Thern in the almanac

One rank above: Bo Larsson at #18.

One rank below: Olof Mellberg at #20.

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

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