Olof Mellberg

Quick Facts

Full Name	Olof Mellberg
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 3, 1977(1977-09-03)
Age	47
Birthplace	Gullspång
Country	Sweden
Birth City	Västra Götaland
Horoscope	Virgo

Olof Mellberg Biography

Olof Mellberg is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on September 3, 1977 in Gullspång, Västra Götaland, Sweden. The former centre back played 223 games in the team of Aston Villa from 2001 to 2008. He scored eight goals in 117 games with Sweden’s national team from 2000 to 2012. Swedish national team between 2000 and 2012. He was selected in the UEFA Euro All-Star team in 2004.

He as well as the midfielder He and midfielder Rasmus Elm were teammates on the Swedish national team. were teammates for the Swedish national team.

Erik Olof Mellberg (pronounced [ˈûːlɔf ˈmɛ̂lːbærj] ; born 3 September 1977) is a Swedish former professional footballer who serves as manager of Helsingborgs IF.

Mellberg played for local side Gullspång before being picked up by then Swedish Premiership side Degerfors IF. After being relegated he joined capital club AIK, where he made an instant impression, became Swedish champion 1998 and was sold after just 10 months. Spanish side Racing Santander moved to secure the promising Swedish centre half, and although having a difficult time adjusting to Spanish football he soon claimed a starting berth and impressed in his first season. Continuing to play well, Mellberg was said to be on his way to several big Spanish sides, including Barcelona and Valencia.

He has two kids together with wife Carolina Kihl, whom he got married on the 13th of July 2013.

Olof Mellberg Net Worth

Olof Mellberg is one of the richest Soccer Player from Sweden. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Olof Mellberg 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his professional journey at Degerfors IF in 1996.

He was a part of helping Olympiacos to win their Superleague Greece title in 2011 and 2012.

Erik Olof Mellberg was born in Gullspång, Sweden on 3 September 1977 to parents Berit and Erik. Mellberg’s mother Berit was a physical education teacher who passed on her love of sport to her son. As a youth, Mellberg enjoyed playing tennis and dreamed of Wimbledon rather than the World Cup. Mellberg was something of a tennis prodigy and it was not until he was 14 that Mellberg began to focus on football.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Olof Mellberg Dating?

According to our records, Olof Mellberg married to Carolina Kihl. As of December 1, 2023, Olof Mellberg’s is not dating anyone.

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On 4 September 2006, Mellberg, along with Sweden teammates Zlatan Ibrahimović and Christian Wilhelmsson, was sent home from the national squad for breaking an 11 pm team curfew ahead of a European Championships qualifier against Liechtenstein. On 7 October 2006, Mellberg returned to Sweden’s lineup for their European Championships qualifier against Spain, which they won 2–0. In the 2012 European Championships, Mellberg scored twice in their match against England in the group stages to give Sweden a 2–1 lead, however, Sweden went on to lose 2–3. After the tournament, Mellberg decided to end his international career.

Facts & Trivia

Olof Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Olof Mellberg celebrates birthday on September 3 of every year.

During a 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match against Croatia in October 2005, Mellberg boxed the ball away with his hand in the Swedish penalty area. Croatia were awarded a penalty kick for this, which Dario Srna scored, and Sweden lost the match 0-1.

Top Facts about Olof Mellberg

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1. Erik Olof Mellberg was born on 3 September 1977 to Erik and Berit in Gullspång, Sweden.
2. He was a physical education teacher who passed on her love of sport.
3. He played for Degerfors IF, AIK, Racing Santander, Aston Villa, Juventus, Olympiacos, Villarreal, FC Copenhagen and then retired in 2014.
4. Despite being a talented tennis player, he began to focus on football at the age of 14.
5. He was selected as best Swedish player of the year 2003, winning the Guldbollen.
6. During the 2002 World Cup, Mellberg was involved in a fight with teammate Freddie Ljungberg.
7. During the 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match against Croatia, Mellberg boxed the ball away with his hand in the Swedish penalty area, and Croatia were awarded a penalty kick.
8. He played as a central defender or right-back, while also being able to play a holding role in midfield.
9. During the 2012 European Championships, Mellberg was involved in two goals in their match against England in the group stages.
10. He relinquished his captaincy following the 2006 World Cup, with Gareth Barry and then Ljunberg taking his role.
11. He signed with Olympiacos in June 2009.
12. He was sent home from the national squad for breaking a 11 pm team curfew in September 2006.
13. He left FC Copenhagen after one season in2013.
14. He was appointed Manager of Swedish club IF Brommapojkarna in November

2015. 15. He married Carolina Kihl in July 2013 and has two children.