Photo: Anders Henrikson / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Sundhage is simply one of the most impressive figures in football to me. A Swedish striker who retired as her nation's all-time top scorer, she could have rested on that legacy. Instead she became a coach, led the United States women to Olympic gold, and now takes on Haiti, a far harder, less resourced job. That willingness to build where others would not even start tells you everything about her character. The 2021 Illis quorum honor from the Swedish crown only confirms it. From scorer to master tactician, she has my unconditional admiration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pia Sundhage
- Name (Japanese)
- ピア・スンドハーゲ
- Reading
- ぴあ・すんどはーげ
- Born
- February 13, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Ulricehamn, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Illis quorum
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pia Sundhage born?
Born February 13, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Pia Sundhage from?
Pia Sundhage is from Ulricehamn, Västra Götaland County, Sweden.
What does Pia Sundhage do?
Pia Sundhage works as association football player, association football coach.
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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.