How many caps did Olof Mellberg win for Sweden?

Olof Mellberg won 117 caps for Sweden, scoring 8 goals.

Which clubs did Olof Mellberg play for?

Degerfors IF (1996–1997), AIK Fotboll (1997–1998), Racing de Santander (1998–2001), Aston Villa (2001–2008), Juventus (2008–2009), Olympiacos (2009–2012), Villarreal CF (2012–2013), F.C. Copenhagen (2013–2014).

Where does Olof Mellberg rank among Sweden's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Olof Mellberg #20 of Sweden's 33 greatest players of all time.

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20 / Sweden · 2000–2012

Olof Mellberg

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Caps · Sweden

117

Goals · Sweden

Life

1977

Clubs

Racing de Santander, Aston Villa, Olympiacos

#20

Editorial rank of 33 for Sweden

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The uncompromising centre-back was an Aston Villa icon and captained his country, embodying strength and dedication. Career record: 117 caps and 8 goals for Sweden; club career at Racing de Santander, Aston Villa, Olympiacos.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q192491

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Career record

1996–1997	Degerfors IF
1997–1998	AIK Fotboll
1998–2001	Racing de Santander
2001–2008	Aston Villa
2008–2009	Juventus
2009–2012	Olympiacos
2012–2013	Villarreal CF
2013–2014	F.C. Copenhagen
Sweden	117 caps, 8 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 Mellberg in the almanac

One rank above: Jonas Thern at #19.

One rank below: Roland Nilsson at #21.

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

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