Benno Magnusson

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Benno Magnusson (Lars Benno Magnusson), born 4 February 1953 in Ålem, Kalmar län, Småland, is a former Swedish footballer. He's a brother of fellow footballer Roger Magnusson.

Benno Magnusson was a very popular player who got his breakthrough in Åtvidabergs FF when he became a Swedish champion 1972. He later became a professional in Germany with Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Kaiserslautern.

He was a member of the Swedish national team in the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

After his retireing he has made appearances in TV-shows and now works for Svenska spel.

Trivia: Benno Magnusson, who played for the club Kalmar FF in the 70's and 80's, is one of the most legendary players in the history of the club. There for, the biggest Kalmar FF fan site has been named after him.

v • d • e Sweden squad - 1974 FIFA World Cup 1 Hellström • 2 Olsson • 3 Karlsson • 4 Nordqvist • 5 Andersson • 6 Grahn • 7 B. Larsson • 8 Torstensson • 9 Kindvall • 10 Edström • 11 Sandberg • 12 S. Larsson • 13 Grip • 14 Tapper • 15 Magnusson • 16 Ejderstedt • 17 Hagberg • 18 Augustsson • 19 Cronqvist • 20 Lindman • 21 Persson • 22 Ahlström • Coach: Ericson

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