Background
He is the son of Stig Svensson and the uncle of Joachim Björklund. Thomas Svensson was born 4 March 1945 to father Stig Svensson.
He is the son of Stig Svensson and the uncle of Joachim Björklund. Thomas Svensson was born 4 March 1945 to father Stig Svensson.
He is best known for playing for IF and the Swedish national football team He managed the Swedish National Team between 1991 and 1997 and led them to a bronze medal in the 1994 World Cup. Stig was a famous football player who played for IF and dubbed Mr.
Osters.
Svensson, like his father, had a natural talent for football. At just eleven years-old, he debuted for youth team, and allegedly scored eight goals in the match. However, news paper headlines said he was too weak.
Tommy bought a barbell and trained.
Morning, noon and night, he lifted weights in order to bulk up. His playing career took him to IF as well as Belgian Standard Liège.
Throughout his career, he suffered from knee injuries. His injuries almost stopped him from competing in 1968.
However, Svensson persevered.
After retiring, he started working as the IF coach. He later had a successful period with Tromsø Illinois, and became national team coach in 1991. He led the Swedish team to the 1992 European Football Championship semi final as well as a bronze medal at the 1994.
He continued with the national team until 1997, and later worked in television with match commentary as well as coaching Tromsø for a second period in 2001.
Outside the Azteca stadium, there is a statue of the best players of each nation was erected. "s representative was Tommy Svensson.
Managerial honours = Club = International.