Jan Jansson (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Jan Jansson is a Swedish former footballer.
before switching to local rivals Östers
in 1987. He spent four years at Östers, making over 100 appearances before signing with IFK Norrkoping
in 1993.
In 1996 he moved to England
on loan with First Division
Port Vale
in late 1996 and was involved in the clubs most successful season since the 1930s
as the Valiants finished 8th in the 2nd tier. He signed permanently during the summer of 1997 for £200,000 and remained at the club for just over 18 months in which time he became a firm fan favourite and scored some key goals in helping the club retain its Division One status in 1997–98
. After returning to his native lands in 1999 he signed back with IFK Norrkoping
, where he remained for two years.
and participated in UEFA Euro 1992 and the Joe Robbie Cup
.
Club career
Jansson played for local club Kalmar FFKalmar FF
Kalmar FF is a Swedish football club located in Kalmar. Formed 10 January 1910, the club has won three national cup titles and 1 league title. Kalmar FF currently play in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan....
before switching to local rivals Östers
Östers IF
Östers IF is a Swedish football club located in Växjö. The club, formed 20 April 1930 , is currently playing in the second Swedish league called Superettan. In 1968, Öster won Allsvenskan as newcomers. The club is affiliated to the Smålands Fotbollförbund...
in 1987. He spent four years at Östers, making over 100 appearances before signing with IFK Norrkoping
IFK Norrköping
IFK Norrköping is a Swedish football club based in Norrköping. The club, formed on 29 May 1897, is currently playing in the first division of Swedish football, Allsvenskan...
in 1993.
In 1996 he moved to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
on loan with First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
in late 1996 and was involved in the clubs most successful season since the 1930s
History of Port Vale F.C.
The history of Port Vale F.C., an English association football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, began when the club was formed in 1876. In 1884, the club moved to the town of Burslem, changing their name to Burslem Port Vale in the process. The club joined the Football League Second Division upon its...
as the Valiants finished 8th in the 2nd tier. He signed permanently during the summer of 1997 for £200,000 and remained at the club for just over 18 months in which time he became a firm fan favourite and scored some key goals in helping the club retain its Division One status in 1997–98
1997–98 Port Vale F.C. season
The 1997–98 season was Port Vale's eighty-sixth season of football in the Football League, and fourth successive season in the First Division. John Rudge managed to mastermind a final day escape from relegation, as rivals Stoke City instead lost their second tier status, leaving Vale as the top...
. After returning to his native lands in 1999 he signed back with IFK Norrkoping
IFK Norrköping
IFK Norrköping is a Swedish football club based in Norrköping. The club, formed on 29 May 1897, is currently playing in the first division of Swedish football, Allsvenskan...
, where he remained for two years.
International career
Jansson played for SwedenSweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
and participated in UEFA Euro 1992 and the Joe Robbie Cup
Joe Robbie Cup
The Joe Robbie Cup was a United States Soccer Federation sponsored invitational tournament held in Miami, Florida in February 1994. All four nations used the tournament as preparation for the 1994 FIFA World Cup to be held later that year in the United States....
.