Jan Olsson (footballer born 1944)

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Jan Olsson, born 18 March 1944 in Kungshamn, Bohuslän, is a former Swedish footballer.

Jan Olsson played for Gais before he became professional with VfB Stuttgart in 1969. In 1971 he returned to Gais. He's remembered as a rough midfielder and defender. In the 1970 FIFA World Cup he famously marked the Italian forward Luigi Riva. In total he was capped 22 times for the Swedish national team.

Preceded by Tommy Svensson	Swedish Football player of the year 1970	Succeeded by Ronnie Hellström

v • d • e Sweden squad - 1970 FIFA World Cup

1 Hellström • 2 Selander • 3 Axelsson • 4 Nordqvist • 5 Grip • 6 Svensson • 7 B. Larsson • 8 Eriksson • 9 Kindvall • 10 Grahn • 11 Persson • 12 S. Larsson • 13 Cronqvist • 14 Kristensson • 15 Målberg • 16 Nordahl • 17 Pettersson • 18 Turesson • 19 Nicklasson • 20 Olsson • 21 Ejderstedt • 22 Pålsson • Coach: Bergmark