Anders Limpar

• Full name: Anders Erik Limpar
• Date of birth: 24 September 1965
• Place of birth: Solna, Sweden
• Nationality: Swedish
• Position: Winger / Attacking midfielder

Club career (highlights)

• Brommapojkarna (youth / early career) — Sweden
• Örgryte IS — Sweden
• IFK Göteborg — Sweden; won domestic honours and gained prominence in the mid-1980s
• Arsenal (England, 1988–1994) — Breakthrough in English football; known for pace, dribbling and creativity on the left wing
• Everton (England, 1994–1996) — Played as a winger/attacking midfielder; experience in the Premier League
• Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan, 1996) — Short spell
• Birmingham City (1996–1997) — Continued career in England
• Short stints later: Return to Sweden and lower-league clubs before retiring

International career

• Sweden national team (mid-1980s to mid-1990s)
• Appearances: Over 70 caps for Sweden
• Major tournaments: Played at UEFA Euro 1992 (hosted by Sweden) and was a member of the Sweden squad that finished third at the 1994 FIFA World Cup

Style of play

• Right-footed left winger known for his dribbling, direct running, creativity and crossing ability
• Provided assists and contributed goals from wide areas; combined well with forwards through quick interplay and flair

Notable achievements

• Key figure at Arsenal during late 1980s/early 1990s; remembered fondly by fans for exciting wing play
• Part of the Sweden squad that finished third at the 1994 World Cup

After football

• Has been involved in various media appearances and football-related events in Sweden
• Occasionally appears at club anniversary events and veteran matches

Anders Limpar remains one of Sweden’s more recognizable attacking players from the late 1980s and 1990s, noted especially for his successful spells in English football including Everton.