Sven-Göran Eriksson

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Eriksson is celebrated as one of the most successful Swedish managers in history, winning trophies in four different countries. His UEFA Cup triumph with IFK Göteborg in 1982 made him the first Swedish manager to win a major European trophy. At Lazio, he won seven trophies in four years, including the club's second Serie A title. He was also the first foreign manager of the England national team, a historic appointment that paved the way for future international coaches.

AwardsEriksson won 18 major trophies as a manager, including the UEFA Cup, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Serie A, and multiple domestic league and cup titles in Sweden, Portugal, and Italy.

Honours & Distinctions

Swedish Manager of the Year

Swedish Football Association·1982

Awarded for leading IFK Göteborg to the UEFA Cup title.

Honorary Doctorate

University of Gothenburg·2006

Honorary doctorate for his contributions to football.

Records & Feats

First foreign manager of the England national team

Historic First·2001

Eriksson became the first non-English manager to lead the England men's national team when he was appointed in 2001.

First Swedish manager to win a major European trophy

Career Milestone·1982

He led IFK Göteborg to the UEFA Cup in 1982, the first European trophy won by a Swedish club.