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My Take
Glenn Strömberg fascinates me as a quietly elite midfielder who thrived far from home. He won the 1981-82 UEFA Cup with IFK Göteborg, passed through Benfica, then captained Atalanta for four straight seasons until retiring in 1992. Being handed the armband as a foreign player in Serie A is no small thing, and his 1985 Guldbollen confirms he was Sweden's best at his peak. At 191 cm he must have been a commanding presence in the engine room. I have a soft spot for players who become leaders abroad rather than just passengers, and Strömberg is exactly that kind of understated craftsman.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Glenn Strömberg
- Name (Japanese)
- グレン・ストレンベリ
- Reading
- ぐれん・すとれんべり
- Born
- January 5, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
- Origin
- Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1985 Guldbollen
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenn Strömberg born?
Born January 5, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Glenn Strömberg from?
Glenn Strömberg is from Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden.
What does Glenn Strömberg do?
Glenn Strömberg works as association football player.
How tall is Glenn Strömberg?
Glenn Strömberg is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.