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08 / Sweden · 1990–1995

Tomas Brolin

CAM playmakercreator
Caps · Sweden
47
Goals · Sweden
26
Life
1969
Clubs
Näsvikens IK, GIF Sundsvall, Parma Calcio 1913
#8
Editorial rank of 33 for Sweden
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

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.

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Career record

1984–1986Näsvikens IK
1987–1989GIF Sundsvall
1990–1995Parma Calcio 1913
1990–1990IFK Norrköping FK
1995–1997Leeds United
1996–1996FC Zürich
1997–1997Parma Calcio 1913
1998–1998Crystal Palace
1998–1998Hudiksvalls FF
Sweden47 caps, 26 goals

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One rank above: Ove Kindvall at #7.

One rank below: Alexander Isak at #9.

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

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