Eriksson: From Sweden to China, the football journey of a legendary coach
Eriksson, a name that has become legendary in football. However, his playing career did not have a brilliant record. At the age of 29, Eriksson transformed into a coach and began his illustrious football career.
As a player, Eriksson did not achieve anything impressive. However, when he became a coach, his talent and talent began to show. His first season led the team to the Swedish Cup, which was the start to his success. Subsequently, he led the team to consecutive league titles, UEFA Cup titles and other honors.
In 1997, Eriksson accepted an offer from Italian giants Lazio to become the team's manager. Under his leadership, Lazio won the league, the team's first title in recent years. His talent also attracted the attention of English football, and in 2000 he became the head coach of the England national team.
However, perhaps no one realized at the time that the world-class star would be associated with Chinese football. In 2013, Chinese football ushered in the golden yuan era, and Guangzhou R&F invited Eriksson as the team's head coach. His arrival has brought great impact and change to Chinese football, not only improving the level of the team, but also injecting new vitality into Chinese football.
In 2014, Eriksson was poached by Shanghai SIPG and continues to show his talent on the Chinese football scene. His arrival has brought new life to SIPG, and the team has gradually emerged as a powerhouse in the Chinese Super League.
However, in 2016, Eriksson chose the challenge again, taking over as the head coach of the Shenzhen men's team. He led the team to make significant progress in a short period of time and contributed to the development of football in Shenzhen.
However, in 2017, Eriksson ended a 5-year career in Chinese football, and he left China to continue his football journey.
Eriksson's football career is legendary. He has not only made brilliant achievements in European football, but also brought new hope and changes to Chinese football. His departure is regrettable, but his footprint will forever remain in the history of Chinese football.