How many caps did Ralf Edström win for Sweden?

Ralf Edström won 40 caps for Sweden, scoring 15 goals.

Which clubs did Ralf Edström play for?

Åtvidabergs FF (1971–1973), PSV Eindhoven (1973–1977), IFK Göteborg (1977–1979), Standard Liège (1979–1981), AS Monaco (1981–1983), Örgryte IS (1983–1985), Degerfors IF, Örgryte IS Fotboll.

Where does Ralf Edström rank among Sweden's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Ralf Edström #16 of Sweden's 33 greatest players of all time.

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16 / Sweden · 1972–1980

Ralf Edström

ST finisherleader

Caps · Sweden

Goals · Sweden

Life

1952

Clubs

Åtvidabergs FF, PSV Eindhoven, Standard Liège

#16

Editorial rank of 33 for Sweden

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A formidable centre-forward of the 1970s, Edström starred for PSV Eindhoven and Sweden, notably at the 1974 World Cup with his powerful aerial presence. Career record: 40 caps and 15 goals for Sweden; club career at Åtvidabergs FF, PSV Eindhoven, Standard Liège.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q161918

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Career record

1971–1973	Åtvidabergs FF
1973–1977	PSV Eindhoven
1977–1979	IFK Göteborg
1979–1981	Standard Liège
1981–1983	AS Monaco
1983–1985	Örgryte IS
—	Degerfors IF
—	Örgryte IS Fotboll
Sweden	40 caps, 15 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 Edström in the almanac

One rank above: Glenn Hysén at #15.

One rank below: Agne Simonsson at #17.

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

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