# Janne Andersson > Swedish association football manager (born 1962) **Wikidata**: [Q3130555](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3130555) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janne_Andersson) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/janne-andersson ## Summary Janne Andersson (born Jan Olof Andersson on September 29, 1962) is a Swedish association football manager and former player. He is best known for his career as a coach and manager in Swedish football, having transitioned from a playing career that spanned from 1979 to 1993 into a managerial role. He is widely recognized in Swedish football by his nickname "Janne." ## Biography - **Born:** September 29, 1962, in Sweden - **Nationality:** Swedish (citizen of Sweden) - **Full Name:** Jan Olof Andersson - **Known for:** Association football management and coaching in Sweden - **Field(s):** Association football (player, coach, and manager) - **Playing Career:** 1979 – 1993 - **Nickname:** Janne ## Contributions Janne Andersson's contributions to association football span both playing and managerial roles. As a player, he was active in Swedish football from 1979 until his retirement from playing duties in 1993. Following the end of his playing career, Andersson moved into coaching and management, becoming an association football coach and later a manager. His professional identities include all three core roles within the sport: player, coach, and manager — reflecting a comprehensive career within Swedish football. Specific details about teams managed, tactical innovations, or match results are not available in the source material. ## FAQs **What is Janne Andersson's real name?** His full given name is Jan Olof Andersson, though he is universally known by the nickname "Janne." **When did Janne Andersson play football professionally?** Andersson's playing career in association football ran from 1979 to 1993, after which he transitioned into coaching and management. **What roles has Janne Andersson held in football?** He has held three distinct roles within association football: player (1979–1993), coach, and manager. His occupations are formally classified as association football player, association football coach, and association football manager. **What country is Janne Andersson from?** He is a Swedish citizen, born in Sweden, which is a country in Northern Europe with a population exceeding 10.6 million as of 2025. ## Why They Matter Janne Andersson represents a significant figure in Swedish association football, embodying the full lifecycle of a football professional — from player to coach to manager. His career trajectory from the pitch to the sideline reflects the common but demanding path taken by those who shape Swedish football at a national and club level. Individuals like Andersson contribute to Sweden's strong tradition in the sport, a country known for its developed sporting culture and infrastructure. While specific match results and managerial appointments are not detailed in the available source material, his multi-decade involvement in Swedish football — spanning playing years from 1979 to 1993 and a subsequent managerial career — underscores a sustained commitment to the sport. ## Notable For - **Three-role football career:** Held roles as association football player, coach, and manager — the three core professional occupations within the sport. - **Playing career spanning 14 years:** Active as a football player from 1979 to 1993. - **Swedish nationality:** A citizen of Sweden, a nation with a prominent footballing tradition in Northern Europe. - **Widely referenced profile:** Listed across multiple football databases and knowledge bases, with identifiers on platforms including Transfermarkt (ID: 2451), Soccerway (ID: 122408), and others, indicating a notable level of public recognition within the football community. - **Multiple database presence:** Indexed under identifiers across at least seven distinct sports and knowledge databases, reflecting broad documentation of his career. ## Body ### Identity and Background Janne Andersson was born Jan Olof Andersson on September 29, 1962, in Sweden. He holds Swedish citizenship and is classified as a human instance within knowledge base records. He is most commonly referred to by his nickname "Janne," which serves as his primary moniker in football circles and media. His Wikidata description identifies him succinctly as a "Swedish association football manager (born 1962)." ### Playing Career Andersson's playing career in association football began in 1979 and concluded in 1993. The 14-year period as a player established his foundational expertise in the sport, which he later leveraged in his transition to coaching and management. The specific clubs he played for, positions held, and statistical records from this period are not detailed in the available source material. ### Coaching and Managerial Career Following his retirement as a player, Andersson moved into coaching and management. His professional occupations are formally classified under three Wikidata entities: - **Q41583** — Association football player - **Q628099** — Association football coach, defined as "a person doing training of association footballers (profession/occupation)" - **Q937857** — Association football manager This three-fold occupational classification reflects the full scope of his involvement in the sport. The distinction between coach (focused on training) and manager (focused on team position and broader strategic responsibilities) is noted in the knowledge base taxonomy, suggesting Andersson has held both roles at different points in his post-playing career. ### Digital Presence and Identifiers Andersson is documented across numerous digital platforms and databases, reflecting his prominence within Swedish and international football circles. His identifiers include: - **Wikidata / Freebase:** /m/0bbtwfw - **Transfermarkt:** ID 2451 (slug: janne-andersson) - **Soccerway:** ID 122408 - **FootballDatabase:** ID 65052 (EU) - **National Football Teams:** ID 294888 - **Swedish Football Association (SvFF):** ID 01000009744 - **Fotballer (Norwegian football profile):** ID 607b0ee07ce89d00350a63bc - **Wikipedia:** Title "Janne Andersson," with sitelinks across 30 language editions - **Wikimedia Commons category:** "Jan Andersson (footballer)" - **ESPN/football data:** football:Janne_Andersson ### National Context As a Swedish citizen, Andersson is part of Sweden's extensive footballing tradition. Sweden, officially the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Northern European nation with a population exceeding 10.6 million as of 2025. The country is a constitutional monarchy and representative democracy with a highly developed economy and a strong sporting culture. Sweden's national football infrastructure supports extensive domestic and international competition, providing the environment within which Andersson built his career as both player and manager. ## References 1. Transfermarkt 2. [Source](https://pantheon.world/profile/person/Janne_Andersson) 3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 4. [Janne Andersson berättar: Hade cancer under VM 2018. 2026](https://www.svt.se/sport/fotboll/janne-andersson-berattar-hade-cancer-under-vm-2018)