Sanny Åslund
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John Sanny Åslund is a Swedish football coach and former player. He started his career in Sörby IK in 1963 and moved on to the professionals and played for Degerfors IF
in 1971, after one season he moved to AIK Fotboll
, yet again he only played one season before moving on to Spanish RCD Espanyol
in 1974 where he spent one year before being transferred to SV Werder Bremen
of Germany. After his one year spell in Germany he returned to Swedish side AIK
where he played between 1976 and 1982. During 1979 and 1980 he had a short spell in Malmö FF
. He was an unused sub for the 1978 FIFA World Cup
but managed to earn 5 call-ups for the Sweden national football team
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He is a former CEO for AIK, and he is the father of former AIK player Martin Åslund
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Degerfors IF
Degerfors IF is a Swedish football club located in Degerfors. The club, formed 13 January 1907, is currently playing in the second highest Swedish league, Superettan.-Background:...
in 1971, after one season he moved to AIK Fotboll
AIK Fotboll
AIK, , an abbreviation for Allmänna Idrottsklubben, , when needed internationally AIK Stockholm, is a Swedish football club based at Råsunda stadium in Solna, a municipality in Stockholm County bordering to Stockholm City Centre...
, yet again he only played one season before moving on to Spanish RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
in 1974 where he spent one year before being transferred to SV Werder Bremen
SV Werder Bremen
SV Werder Bremen is a German sports club best known for its association football team playing in Bremen, in the northwest German federal state of the same name. The club was founded on 4 February 1899 as Fußballverein Werder by a group of sixteen vocational high school students who had won a prize...
of Germany. After his one year spell in Germany he returned to Swedish side AIK
AIK Fotboll
AIK, , an abbreviation for Allmänna Idrottsklubben, , when needed internationally AIK Stockholm, is a Swedish football club based at Råsunda stadium in Solna, a municipality in Stockholm County bordering to Stockholm City Centre...
where he played between 1976 and 1982. During 1979 and 1980 he had a short spell in Malmö FF
Malmö FF
Malmö Fotbollförening, also known simply as Malmö FF, are a Swedish professional football club based in Malmö. The club is affiliated with Skånes Fotbollförbund and play their home games at Swedbank Stadion. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are sky blue and white...
. He was an unused sub for the 1978 FIFA World Cup
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
but managed to earn 5 call-ups for the Sweden national football team
Sweden 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...
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He is a former CEO for AIK, and he is the father of former AIK player Martin Åslund
Martin Åslund
Martin Åslund is a Swedish retired professional football player , currently working as a sports analyst for the TV4 Group. He is the son of Swedish former international Sanny Åslund.-External links:**...
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