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Ralf Edström
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Sweden · 1970s

Ralf Edström

Icon ST, also SS Right-footed finisherleader
Rating
86
Caps
40
Goals
15
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.

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Career record

1971–1973Åtvidabergs FF
1973–1977PSV Eindhoven
1977–1979IFK Göteborg
1979–1981Standard Liège
1981–1983AS Monaco
1983–1985Örgryte IS
—Degerfors IF
—Örgryte IS Fotboll
Sweden40 caps, 15 goals

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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.