* Began his playing career with IK Sleipner in 1942 before joining IFK Norrkoping four years later. While at the club, he was part of the Sweden team which won the 1948 Olympic Games title in ...

Nils Liedholm, footballer and coach: born Valdemarsvik, Sweden 8 October 1922; played for IK Sleipner 1942-46, IFK Norrkoping 1946-49, AC Milan 1949-61; capped 23 times by Sweden 1946-58; ...

AC Milan and Sweden forward Nils Liedholm, ... Olympic gold Born in Valdemarsvik on 8 October 1922, Liedholm began his playing career with IK Sleipner before moving to IFK Norrköping in 1946.

Nils Liedholm, who died on Monday aged 85, was one of the finest footballers of the post-war era and captained Sweden to the World Cup Final in 1958. Nils Liedholm: the key to his game was his ...

Nils Liedholm was a rarity in soccer, a great player who went on to be a top manager. Skip to main content. Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionals Learn more about ...

Nils Liedholm, who died on Monday aged 85, was one of the finest footballers of the post-war era and captained Sweden to the World Cup Final in 1958. Nils Liedholm: the key to his game was his ...