Andreas Ravelli
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 Ravelli (right) with brother Thomas in 2010 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 August 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Vimmerby, Sweden | ||
| Position | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1987 | Öster | 196 | (12) |
| 1988–1989 | IFK Göteborg | 38 | (1) |
| 1990 | Lenhovda | ||
| 1991–1992 | Öster | 37 | (0) |
| 1993–1994 | Hovmantorp | ||
| 1995–1996 | Lenhovda | ||
| International career | |||
| 1979–1981 | Sweden U21 | 12 | (1) |
| 1980–1989 | Sweden | 41 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1997–1998 | Öster | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Andreas Ravelli (born 13 August 1959) is a Swedish former footballer who played as a central defender. He played primarily for Öster and IFK Göteborg during a club career that spanned between 1977 and 1996. A full international between 1980 and 1989, he won 41 caps and scored two goals for the Sweden national team.
He is the twin brother of Thomas Ravelli.
Born in Vimmerby, Ravelli started playing professionally for Östers IF, lasting 11 seasons with the team and winning two Allsvenskan titles before signing for IFK Göteborg.[1][2]
At age 31, he moved to amateur football, representing Lenhovda IF – two stints – and Hovmantorp until his retirement (he also represented Öster in between). Later, he also worked as manager of his main club.[3]
International career
Ravelli won 41 caps for Sweden, his debut coming on 12 November 1980 in a 0–0 away draw against Israel for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He never participated in any international tournament, however.[2]
