Patrik Hansson

Patrik Hansson is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career

During his active career he played for Östers IF and Brann as a midfielder.
Hailing from Växjö, Hansson started his career for the local club Östers IF, and played for the team in Allsvenskan. Hansson transferred to Brann in 1992, where his father Jan Hansson was assistant coach, and played 20 matches and scored three goals for Brann in Tippeligaen.
Hansson later played for Sogndal and Jonsereds IF, before he retired in 1996 due to a knee-injury.

International career

Hansson played seven games and scored three goals for the Sweden men's [national under-19 football team|Sweden U19] team between 1986 and 1988.

Post-playing career

Like his father, Hansson has worked as assistant coach of Brann, but he decided to resign from his position after the 2012 season. He has also been assistant coach at Kalmar FF and Hammarby IF after his playing career.

Personal life

Hansson is the father of the professional footballer Emil Hansson who plays for Birmingham City.