A cult hero at Parma and a dazzling talent at the 1994 World Cup, this technically gifted attacker was superb operating between the lines. Career record: 47 caps and 26 goals for Sweden; club career at Näsvikens IK, GIF Sundsvall, Parma Calcio 1913.
| 1984–1986 | Näsvikens IK |
| 1987–1989 | GIF Sundsvall |
| 1990–1995 | Parma Calcio 1913 |
| 1990–1990 | IFK Norrköping FK |
| 1995–1997 | Leeds United |
| 1996–1996 | FC Zürich |
| 1997–1997 | Parma Calcio 1913 |
| 1998–1998 | Crystal Palace |
| 1998–1998 | Hudiksvalls FF |
| Sweden | 47 caps, 26 goals |
Sweden legends whose careers overlapped Brolin's
One rank above: Ove Kindvall at #7.
One rank below: Alexander Isak at #9.
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