Sven Henrik Lindman (19 April 1942 – 17 November 2025) was a Swedish footballer who played as a midfielder, spending most of his career with Djurgårdens IF. He played there between 1965 and 1980 and set a club record by making 312 appearances in Allsvenskan. During his time, he scored 49 goals for the club. He was capped 21 times and scoring one goal for the Sweden national team. He was a member of Sweden's 1974 FIFA World Cup squad.
Club career Sven Lindman was born on 19 April 1942. He started his career in local Ormsjö team Ormsjö IF Uven. In 1961, he joined Lycksele IF and later became the top scorer of Swedish football Division 2. In 1965, Lindman continued to Djurgårdens IF and was a part of the 1966 Allsvenskan winning team and scored the match-winning goal in the final match against IFK Norrköping, In 1968, he moved to Rapid Wien, where he stayed for one season. He ended his contract and rejoined Djurgården. He finished his career there in the 1980 season. He made 175 consecutive appearances for Djurgårdens IF between 1970 and 1977.
International career Lindman made his international A debut in 1967 and played 21 matches for the Sweden national team, in which he scored one goal. He was selected in Sweden's 1974 FIFA World Cup squad, however, he did not play in the tournament.
Managerial career After his playing career, Lindman took over Karlstads BK for five seasons and later Norrstrands IF for another five seasons as a manager.
Personal life and death Lindman died on 17 November 2025, at the age of 83.Sven Lindman har lämnat oss Sven Henrik Lindman He was the brother of Djurgården footballer Jörgen Lindman.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDjurgården1965Allsvenskan21—211966 Allsvenskan2212—2024121967 Allsvenskan22620202661968 Allsvenskan11800118Total572720406327Rapid Wien1968–69Nationalliga1414232215Djurgården1969Allsvenskan112001121970 Allsvenskan2022021971 Allsvenskan226202461972 Allsvenskan2232231973 Allsvenskan2662661974 Allsvenskan260403001975 Allsvenskan261202811976 Allsvenskan261202811977 Allsvenskan1801801978 Allsvenskan2502501979 Allsvenskan2312311980 Allsvenskan102102Total255240010026524Career total326526217234956
Honours Djurgårdens IF Allsvenskan: 1966
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