Kim Andersson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kim Andersson |
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| Born | 21 August 1982 Kävlinge, Sweden |
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| Nationality | Swedish | |||||||||
| Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) | |||||||||
| Playing position | Right back | |||||||||
| Number | 5 | |||||||||
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1998–2001
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Ystads IF | |||||||||
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2001–2005
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IK Sävehof | |||||||||
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2005–2012
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THW Kiel | |||||||||
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2012–2015
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KIF Kolding København | |||||||||
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2015–2025
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Ystads IF | |||||||||
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2001–2019
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Sweden | 240 | (824) | |||||||
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Medal record
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Kim Andersson, born on August 21, 1982, is a famous Swedish former handball player. He played as a right back, which is a key attacking position in handball. He was known for his powerful shots and clever play. Kim Andersson played his last games for Ystads IF.
He was recognized as one of the best players in the world. At the 2008 European Men's Handball Championship, he was chosen for the All-Star Team as the Best right back. He also helped the Swedish team win a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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Club Career Highlights
Kim Andersson played for several top handball clubs during his career. He achieved great success with these teams.
Winning European Titles
He was part of the THW Kiel team that won the EHF Champions League in 2007. This is one of the most important club competitions in European handball. Winning it shows a team is among the very best.
National Championships
Kim Andersson also won national championships in two different countries.
- He became Swedish champion in 2004 and 2005 with IK Sävehof.
- He then won the German championship in 2006 and 2007 with THW Kiel.
- Later in his career, he became Swedish champion again in 2022 with Ystads IF.
International Play for Sweden
Kim Andersson was a very important player for the Sweden men's national handball team. He represented his country for many years.
Representing His Country
He played in 240 games for Sweden. During these games, he scored an impressive 824 goals. This makes him one of Sweden's top goal scorers in handball history.
Olympic Success
One of his biggest achievements was winning the silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The Swedish team played very well to reach the final. This was a proud moment for Kim and his teammates. He also played for Sweden in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Other Major Tournaments
Kim Andersson also participated in many other big tournaments. These included the European Men's Handball Championship and the World Men's Handball Championship. He was a key player in these events, helping Sweden compete at the highest level.
External Links
- Kim Andersson on THW Kiel's webpage
See also
In Spanish: Kim Andersson para niños
