While at Feyenoord, he became the first non-Dutch player to be named Eredivisie top scorer, achieving this feat in 1968, 1969, and 1971.
He represented Sweden in two FIFA World Cups, playing a crucial role in the team's qualification for the 1970 tournament.
Ove Kindvall was a celebrated Swedish football player who played from 1943 to 2025.
Биография
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Bengt Ove Kindvall, born in 1943, was a prominent Swedish professional footballer known for his striking prowess. He began his career at IFK Norrköping, where he showcased his talent as a forward. His impressive performance led him to join Feyenoord Rotterdam in 1966, marking the start of his professional career. That same year, he was honored with the Guldbollen, awarded to the best Swedish footballer of the year, solidifying his status as one of Sweden's greatest players.
Club Success
During his time at Feyenoord, Kindvall achieved remarkable success, winning two national championships and the prestigious 1970 European Cup. He scored the decisive goal in the final against Celtic, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure. Over five seasons with Feyenoord, he netted an impressive 129 goals in 144 league appearances. After his stint in the Netherlands, he returned to IFK Norrköping in 1971 and later concluded his playing career at IFK Göteborg.
International Career
Kindvall was a key player for the Sweden national team from 1965 to 1974, earning 43 caps and scoring 16 goals. He played a significant role in Sweden's qualification for the 1970 FIFA World Cup and participated in the 1974 tournament as well. His contributions to the national team further cemented his legacy in Swedish football.
Personal Life and Legacy
Beyond football, Kindvall was a family man, being the father of former footballers Niclas and Tina Kindvall, and the brother of radio host Kaj Kindvall. He passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving behind a rich legacy in Swedish football that continues to inspire future generations.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
With Feyenoord he won two national championships as well as the 1970 European Cup. In the final against Celtic he scored the winning goal in extra time. In his five seasons with the club, Kindvall scored 129 league goals in 144 games. He returned to Sweden and Norrköping 1971, where he played for three years, until ending his career in IFK Göteborg. He was the first non-Dutchman to be named Eredivisie top scorer, doing so in 1968, 1969 and 1971. No other foreigner achieved this until Romário in 1989. Kindvall earned the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal in 1969. In that year, he was named as the fourth best player in Europe.
International
Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kindvall goal.
Kindvall played 43 games with the national team and scored 16 goals. He participated in the 1970 and 1974 FIFA World Cup, playing a major role in the team's qualification for the former.
- Club
- IFK Norrköping FK (1962–1966)
- Club
- Feyenoord Rotterdam (1966–1971)
- Club
- IFK Göteborg (1975–1977)
- Club
- IFK Norrköping FK (1971–1975)
- Club
- Sweden men's national football team (1966–1974)
- Club
- Sweden national under-21 football team
- Club
- IFK Norrköping FK
- Club
- Norrköpings AIS
- National team
- Sweden
Трофеи и награды
- Award
- Guldbollen
Личное
He was the father of former footballers Niclas Kindvall and Tina Kindvall, and brother of Kaj Kindvall, a radio host. Kindvall died on 5 August 2025, at the age of 82.
Клубы
- IFK Norrköping FKсейчас
- Norrköpings AISсейчас
- Sweden national under-21 football teamсейчас
- IFK Norrköping FK1962–1966
- Feyenoord Rotterdam1966–1971
- Sweden men's national football team1966–1974
- IFK Norrköping FK1971–1975
- IFK Göteborg1975–1977
Играл вместе с
Aad BakFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1955–1962
Ab FafiéFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1959–1963
Abdul RazakIFK Göteborg
Abdul-Yakuni IddiFeyenoord Rotterdam · 2005–2006
Adam Bergmark WibergIFK Göteborg
Adam CarlénIFK Göteborg
Adam JohanssonIFK Göteborg · 2005–2011- Adam JohanssonIFK Göteborg · 2013
- Adil AuassarFeyenoord Rotterdam · 2010–2012
- Adil TitiIFK Göteborg
Adri van MaleFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1930–1940- Adriaan KooningsFeyenoord Rotterdam · 1915–1930
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Bengt Ove Kindvall was a Swedish professional footballer who played as a striker. He started his career at IFK Norrköping, where he played until he joined Feyenoord in 1966 and became professional. The same year, he won the Guldbollen, as the best Swedish footballer of the year. He is regarded as one of Sweden's greatest ever players. A full international between 1965 and 1974, he won 43 caps and scored 16 goals for the Sweden national team. He represented his country at the 1970 and 1974 FIFA World Cups.
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