Stig "Vittjärv" Sundqvist (19 July 1922 – 3 August 2011) was a Swedish professional footballer who played as a forward or midfielder.
Career
Sundqvist played 11 games for the Sweden national team and scored 3 goals at the 1950 FIFA World Cup, helping Sweden to a third-place finish and their first ever World Cup medal. After the World Cup he left Swedish side IFK Norrköping for the Italian club A.S. Roma, where he remained until 1953. Upon returning to Sweden he was active in coaching, among other teams Jönköpings Södra IF, for several years.
Personal life
During his active days he was known by the nickname "Vittjärv", after the Swedish village where he grew up.
Career statistics
International
- Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sundqvist goal.
Honours
Sweden
- FIFA World Cup third place: 1950
References
External links
- FIFA Player Statistics: Stig SUNDQVIST
