Reine Almqvist


Rolf Reine Almqvist is a Swedish former professional football player and coach who played as striker.

Club career

Almqvist played for IFK Göteborg, Åtvidabergs FF, IFK Sundsvall, In 1980, he joined the Seattle Sounders of the North American Soccer League, playing five games during the outdoor season and another seventeen during the 1980–81 NASL indoor season. He then returned to Sweden and played for BK Häcken, Ope IF and Djerv 1919. He was the Allsvenskan top scorer in 1969 and 1977.

International career

Almqvist won four caps and scored one goal between 1970 and 1979 for the Sweden national team. He also represented the Sweden U19 and U21 teams.

Managerial career

Almqvist coached IF Olsfors, Kullens BK, BK Häcken, Djerv 1919, Fredrikstad FK, Helsingborgs IF, IFK Göteborg, Landskrona BoIS, Bryne, FK Tønsberg and Västra Frölunda IF.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
126 August 1970Helsinki Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland1–02–11968–71 Nordic Football Championship

Honours

IFK Göteborg
Åtvidabergs FF
Individual