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My Take
Goalkeeping is the loneliest trade in football, and Wiland stuck with it for the better part of two decades. From Borås in Sweden, an imposing 188 cm keeper, he built a steady career from IF Elfsborg through Copenhagen and Malmö before closing it out at Hammarby in 2019. I respect longevity in that position more than almost anything; ten outfield players can shine, but one mistake from the keeper is the one everyone remembers. Standing in goal that long, on cold Nordic pitches, is its own kind of talent. That endurance earns my quiet respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Johan Wiland
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨハン・ヴィラント
- Reading
- よはん・ゔぃらんと
- Born
- January 24, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Borås, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Johan Wiland born?
Born January 24, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Johan Wiland from?
Johan Wiland is from Borås, Västra Götaland County, Sweden.
What does Johan Wiland do?
Johan Wiland works as association football player.
How tall is Johan Wiland?
Johan Wiland is 188 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.