PLAYER DETAILS
Olof Mellberg profile
- Club
- _Free Agent Soccer
- Position
- Manager
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Date of birth
- 1977-09-03
- Birthplace
- Gullspång, Sweden
- Height
- 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Weight
- 74 kg (163 lb)
PLAYER BIOGRAPHY
About Olof Mellberg
Erik Olof Mellberg (born 3 September 1977) is a Swedish football manager and former professional player.
During his career, Mellberg played as a defender, and is best known for his time at Aston Villa, as well as spells with Juventus and Greek side Olympiacos. Mellberg played for Sweden in the 2002 World Cup and 2006 World Cup, as well as the Euro 2000, Euro 2004, Euro 2008 and Euro 2012. A former captain of the national team, he scored eight goals in 117 caps between 2000 and 2012.