Age |
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47 years |
Birth date |
September 3, 1977 |
Zodiac sign |
Virgo |
Place of Birth |
Sweden |
Occupation |
Football player, football manager |
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Erik Olof Mellberg (pronounced ; born 3 September 1977) is a Swedish former professional footballer and currently manager of Danish 1st Division club Fremad Amager.
During his career, Mellberg played as a central defender or right-back and was described as being "big, strong and exceptional in the air". He is best known for his time at Aston Villa, as well as spells with Juventus and Greek side Olympiacos.
Mellberg played for Sweden in two World Cups and four European Championships and is a former captain of the national team. Mellberg ended his international career with 8 goals in 117 matches.
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 | 6 ft 0 in / 184 cm |
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Weight | 181 lb / 82 kg |
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Hair Color | Light brown |
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Eye Color | Blue |
Nationality | Swedish |
Race / ethnicity | White |