Monday, 23 May 2011

Martin Dahlin


DoB: Apr 16, 1968

PoB: Uddevalla, Sweden

Position: Striker

Clubs represented: Malmö, Borussia Mönchengladbach, A.S. Roma, Blackburn Rovers, Hamburg S.V.

Total appearances/goals: 250/109

Total caps: 60/29

Honours:
1 domestic league title, 1 domestic cup

FIFA World Cup 3rd place: 94

Swedish league top scorer: 88
Swedish player of the year: 93

Highs:
From 93 to 95, playing for Borussia Mönchengladbach was voted the best swedish player and won the German cup, playing alongside Stefan Effenberg, Karlheinz Pflipsen and countryman Patrik Andersson. The highlight was of course the World Cup 94 campaign, where he contributed decisively with 4 goals.

Lows:
Failed to score a single goal in Euro 92, held in Sweden.
A general lack of titles.
Retired at 31 due to injury, after disappointing seasons at Roma, Blackburn and Hamburg.



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