Gustaf Andersson (footballer, born 1974)

Jan Gustaf Andersson (born 6 December 1974) is a Swedish former football striker, ended his career in 2007 after not getting a new contract with Allsvenskan side Helsingborgs IF. He signed for the club in 2002, leaving IFK Göteborg. He was known as a versatile player who ran a lot and whose headings were a fearful weapon for opponents. He has played for the Sweden men's national football team. In January 2008, it was officially announced that Andersson's contract with HIF would not be extended. Andersson decided to end his professional career and start a civilian one instead, working as a coordinator for the public high schools in Helsingborg.

Gustaf Andersson
Personal information
Full name Jan Gustaf Andersson
Date of birth (1974-12-06) 6 December 1974 (age 49)
Place of birth Trollhättan, Sweden
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1980–1990 Trollhättans BoIS
1991 Trollhättans FK
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1996 Trollhättans FK 52 (28)
1997–1999 Västra Frölunda IF 70 (19)
2000–2002 IFK Göteborg 65 (24)
2002–2007 Helsingborgs IF 70 (19)
Total 257 (90)
International career
2001 Sweden 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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