Janne Andersson Explained

Janne Andersson
Fullname:Jan Olof Andersson[1]
Birth Date:29 September 1962[2]
Birth Place:Halmstad, Sweden
Position:Forward
Years1:1979–1986
Clubs1:Alets IK
Years2:1987
Clubs2:IS Halmia
Years3:1988–1992
Clubs3:Alets IK
Years4:1993
Clubs4:Laholms FK
Manageryears1:1988–1989
Managerclubs1:Alets IK (player manager)
Manageryears2:1990–1992
Managerclubs2:Halmstads BK (assistant manager)
Manageryears3:1993–1998
Managerclubs3:Laholms FK (player manager)
Manageryears4:2000–2003
Managerclubs4:Halmstads BK (assistant manager)
Manageryears5:2004–2009
Managerclubs5:Halmstads BK
Manageryears6:2010
Managerclubs6:Örgryte IS
Manageryears7:2011–2016
Managerclubs7:IFK Norrköping
Manageryears8:2016–2023
Managerclubs8:Sweden

Jan Olof "Janne" Andersson (in Swedish pronounced as /ˈjânːɛ ˈânːdɛˌʂɔn/; born 29 September 1962) is a Swedish football manager who most recently was the head coach of the Sweden national team.

From 2004 to 2009, Andersson coached Halmstads BK in the Swedish top tier league. In 2010, he managed Örgryte in the second tier. In 2011, he was appointed as manager of IFK Norrköping, a team newly promoted to the top tier. In 2015, Andersson led the team to win the Allsvenskan title. He was appointed manager of the Sweden national team in 2016. They qualified when he was manager for the 2018 World Cup and 2020 Euro, although unsuccessful in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Euro competitions.

His former playing career lasted 14 years between 1979 and 1993 with different Swedish clubs.

Playing career

Andersson spent the majority of his playing career with Alets IK, but also briefly represented IS Halma and Laholms FK.[3] A prolific goalscorer, he is Alet IK's all-time highest goalscorer and scored five goals in his last-ever appearance for the club.[4] [5] [6]

Managerial career

Early career

During Andersson's early managerial years, he managed Alets IK and Laholms FK.[7]

Halmstad

While at Halmstads BK, Andersson's team knocked out Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon in the UEFA Cup, who had made it all the way to the UEFA cup final the previous year.[8]

Örgryte

He took over Superettan team Örgryte IS in December 2009, who had just been relegated from Allsvenskan. During Andersson's stay at the club, Örgryte suffered from serious financial problems which eventually led their Superettan licence to be revoked. Andersson left the club after only one season.[9]

IFK Norrköping

In 2011, Andersson was appointed as the manager for IFK Norrköping who were making their comeback in Allsvenskan after two seasons in Superettan. In 2015, he led Norrköping to win the league for the first time in 26 years after defeating defending champions Malmö FF away in the last game.[10]

Sweden

Following Sweden's disappointing Euro 2016 display, Andersson took over as the head coach of the Sweden national team after almost seven years of Erik Hamrén being in charge.[11]

2018 World Cup

Under Andersson, Sweden qualified for its first FIFA World Cup in 12 years by eliminating the Netherlands and Italy during the qualification process.[12] While at the 2018 World Cup, Sweden experienced its most successful World Cup campaign since 1994, winning Group F ahead of South Korea, Mexico, and reigning world champions Germany.[13] Sweden eliminated Switzerland in the second round before losing to England in the quarter final.[14]

2018–19 UEFA Nations League

During the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League campaign, Andersson and Sweden finished first in their UEFA Nations League B group ahead of Russia and Turkey, winning promotion to League A.[15]

UEFA Euro 2020

Under Andersson, Sweden qualified for its sixth consecutive UEFA European Championship by finishing second behind Spain in UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying Group F.[16] Andersson would then lead Sweden to the top of UEFA Euro 2020 Group E undefeated after a 0–0 draw against Spain, a 1–0 win over Slovakia and a 3–2 win against Poland. The last of which included a 90th-minute winner from Viktor Claesson.[17] [18] Andersson's side lost in the Round of 16 following a 120th minute extra time-winner from Ukraine.[19]

Setback since 2021

The next era of Andersson's Sweden proved to be a failure as Sweden failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar, after losing to Poland 2–0 away in the decisive playoff fixture.[20] Sweden were also later relegated in the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B to 2024–25 UEFA Nations League C after a poor showing, notably letting Slovenia to draw 1–1 at home that cost Sweden a place in League B.[21] In UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, Sweden even suffered greater setbacks after string of defeats to Belgium and Austria proved lethal for Sweden's dream to qualify for the tournament; after Austria beat Azerbaijan 1–0 in Baku, Sweden thus failed to qualify for the UEFA Euro 2024, for the first time since 1996 they would not make it. After this failure, Janne Andersson announced he would step down as coach of Sweden,[22] which he did after the final match.[23]

Accolades

In July 2016, Andersson was named the 47th best manager in the world by football magazine FourFourTwo.[24] In November 2018, Andersson was named by FourFourTwo as the 17th best manager in the world.[25]

At the 2019 Swedish Sports Awards, Andersson was named Coach of the Year.[26]

Personal life

One of his role models is former Swedish handball coach Bengt Johansson, who is from the same neighbourhood (Söndrum) in Halmstad. Johansson served as Andersson's physical education teacher in primary school.[27]

Managerial statistics

[28]

Honours

IFK Norrköping

2015Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sweden – J. Andersson – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. 8 January 2019. 11 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221111032651/https://int.soccerway.com/coaches/janne-andersson/130132/. live.
  2. Web site: 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia - Coaches - Janne Andersson . 23 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180623113332/https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/coaches/coach/398564/ . 23 June 2018 . dead.
  3. Web site: Janne Andersson – Svensk fotboll. 6 August 2021. www.svenskfotboll.se. sv. 14 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210814050213/https://www.svenskfotboll.se/landslag/herr/forbundskapten-herr/. live.
  4. Web site: Okända åren mot eliten: "Han ringde och sa: Jag kan inte vara förbundskapten!". 6 August 2021. www.expressen.se. sv. 6 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210806081149/https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/fotbolls-em/platsen-som-format-janne-andersson/. live.
  5. News: Radio. Sveriges. Alets IK – moder till fyra förbundskaptener – P4 Halland. 6 August 2021. Sveriges Radio. 7 April 2016. sv. 6 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210806081150/https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/6406105. live.
  6. Web site: Wikström. Jan-Owe. 12 May 2020. Janne Anderssons fina gest till Alets IK – stipendium i pappas namn. 6 August 2021. hallandsposten.se. sv.
  7. Web site: Från Alets IK till fotbolls-VM | Idrottens Affärer. 11 April 2018. 2 April 2019. 2 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402132937/http://www.idrottensaffarer.se/namn/2018/04/janne-blir-hedersmedborgare. live.
  8. Web site: Miraklet I Lissabon. 2 April 2019. 2 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402121841/https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/miraklet-i-lissabon/. live.
  9. Web site: Mästartränarens tuffa tid: "Det var hemskt...". www.expressen.se. 2 April 2019. 2 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402132929/https://www.expressen.se/gt/sport/mastartranarens-tuffa-tid-det-var-hemskt/. live.
  10. Web site: IFK Norrköping firades av tiotusentals. 31 October 2015. 2 April 2019. 2 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402121840/https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/kaBOla/ifk-norrkoping-firades-av-tiotusentals. live.
  11. News: Janne Andersson tar över landslaget efter EM – P1-morgon. Sveriges Radio. 7 April 2016. 2 April 2019. 2 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402131214/https://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=1650&artikel=6405804. live.
  12. News: Burnton . Simon . Sweden stand tall amid Italy onslaught to book place at Russia World Cup . 30 March 2020 . The Guardian . 13 November 2017 . 9 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183505/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/13/italy-sweden-world-cup-qualifying-play-off-second-leg-match-report . live .
  13. News: Sweden Makes World Cup Quarterfinals for First Time Since 1994 . 30 March 2020 . New York Times . 3 July 2018 . 4 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200104062718/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/03/sports/world-cup/sweden-vs-switzerland.html . live .
  14. Web site: 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia - Teams - England . 28 May 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180528125714/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/teams/team/43970/ . 28 May 2018 . dead.
  15. News: O'Connor . Philip . Sweden claim Nations League promotion with 2–0 win over Russia . 30 March 2020 . Reuters . 20 November 2018 . 2 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190402144737/https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-uefanations-swe-rus/sweden-claim-nations-league-promotion-with-2-0-win-over-russia-idUKKCN1NP2JO . live .
  16. Web site: Friday highlights: Finland and Sweden qualify for EURO 2020 . UEFA.com . 30 March 2020 . 15 November 2019 . 17 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191117133004/https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/news/0257-0dfc93b923ff-bf9f620f6d22-1000--friday-round-up-finland-and-sweden-qualify/ . live .
  17. Web site: UEFA.com. UEFA EURO 2020 – Standings. 1 July 2021. UEFA.com. en. 19 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191219014321/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/standings/. live.
  18. Web site: UEFA.com. Sweden-Poland UEFA EURO 2020. 1 July 2021. UEFA.com. en. 30 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210630195424/https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/match/2024474--sweden-vs-poland/. live.
  19. Web site: Sweden vs. Ukraine – Football Match Report – June 29, 2021 – ESPN. 1 July 2021. ESPN.com. en. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183238/https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/560301. live.
  20. News: Lewandowski helps Poland reach Qatar . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-10-21.
  21. News: Sweden . Radio . 2022-09-28 . Sweden drops another level in Nations League after 1 . en . Sveriges Radio . 2023-10-21.
  22. News: O'connor . Philip . 2023-10-16 . Sweden's Andersson set to bow out after Euro qualifying disappointment . en . Reuters . 2023-10-21.
  23. Web site: 2023-11-22 . Sweden's men's soccer team is slumping. Hope might come with a new coach and another Ibrahimovic . 2023-12-31 . AP News . en.
  24. Web site: Tidning: Janne Andersson världens 47:e bästa tränare. 2 April 2019. 2 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402121839/https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/landslag/tidning-janne-andersson-varldens-47e-basta-tranare/. live.
  25. Web site: Janne Andersson hyllas – före stortränarna på prestigefyllda listan. November 2018. 2 April 2019. 2 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402122850/https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/21zxzr/titta-har-ar-janne-fore-mourinho-och-conte. live.
  26. Web site: Janne Andersson årets ledare på Idrottsgalan. 22 January 2019. 2 April 2019. 2 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190402134651/http://www.svenskelitfotboll.se/janne-andersson-arets-ledare-pa-idrottsgalan/. live.
  27. https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/sverige/allsvenskan/ifknorrkoping/article21682964.ab Andersson rörd av ’Bengans’ hälsning
  28. Web site: Landskampsprogram 2016 . . 6 September 2016 . sv . 2 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190402111931/https://www2.svenskfotboll.se/landslag/landskamper/ . live .
  29. Web site: Allsvenskans Stora Pris. 6 August 2021. www.allsvenskan.se. 1 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210501015842/https://www.allsvenskan.se/allsvenskans-stora-pris. live.
  30. Web site: 22 January 2019. Janne Andersson årets ledare på Idrottsgalan. 6 August 2021. Föreningen Svensk Elitfotboll. sv-SE. 6 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210806081151/https://www.svenskelitfotboll.se/janne-andersson-arets-ledare-pa-idrottsgalan/. live.

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