Stefan Lindqvist facts for kids
Stefan Lindqvist (born March 18, 1967 – died March 1, 2020) was a Swedish professional football player. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both defend and attack in a game. Stefan played for several teams during his career, including Halmstad, Neuchâtel Xamax, IFK Göteborg, Motherwell, and Strømsgodset IF. He also played for the Swedish national team five times between 1989 and 1990, scoring one goal.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 March 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Halmstad, Sweden | ||
| Date of death | 1 March 2020 (aged 52) | ||
| Place of death | Särö, Sweden | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1990 | Halmstad | 80 | (11) |
| 1990–1991 | Neuchâtel Xamax | 9 | (0) |
| 1991–1997 | IFK Göteborg | 172 | (22) |
| 1997 | Dalian Wanda FC | ||
| 1997–1998 | Motherwell | 6 | (1) |
| 1997–1998 | Strømsgodset IF | 7 | (1) |
| 1998–1999 | IFK Göteborg | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 1989 | Sweden U21 | 1 | (0) |
| 1989–1990 | Sweden | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 October 2017 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 October (UTC) |
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Playing Football
Stefan Lindqvist played professional football in several countries. These included Sweden, Switzerland, China, and Scotland. He is best known for his time playing with the Swedish team IFK Göteborg.
Club Teams
With IFK Göteborg, Stefan won the Allsvenskan title five times. The Allsvenskan is the top football league in Sweden. He was a key player for the team.
He also played in the 1994–95 UEFA Champions League. This is a very important competition for top European clubs. IFK Göteborg did very well, winning their group. They beat famous teams like FC Barcelona and Manchester United. They were later knocked out in the quarter-finals by Bayern München.
Playing for Sweden
Stefan started his international career playing for the Sweden U21 team. His first game was on May 6, 1989. It was a qualifying game for the 1990 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, and Sweden won 4-0 against Poland.
He made his debut for the senior Swedish national team on August 16, 1989. This was a friendly game against France. In that game, he scored his first and only goal for the national team. He later played in a qualifying game for the 1990 FIFA World Cup against Albania, which Sweden won 3-1.
About Stefan's Life
Stefan Lindqvist passed away on March 1, 2020. He had been battling a serious illness called ALS for more than 10 years. ALS is a disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It makes muscles weaker over time.
What He Won
Stefan Lindqvist achieved several important wins during his football career:
Neuchâtel Xamax
- Swiss Super Cup: 1990
IFK Göteborg
- Allsvenskan: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
- Svenska Cupen: 1991
