Quick Facts
Biography
Peter Nils-Gösta Larsson (born 8 March 1961 in Nässjö) is a former Swedish footballer, who played as a centre-back.
Club career
Larsson began his career in IF Hallby in Jönköping 1971–81. Later he played for Halmstads BK in Allsvenskan, after that he had a successful career at IFK Göteborg, where he won the Allsvenskan title three times, and also won the UEFA Cup in 1987. He turned professional with AFC Ajax 1987–91. After that he played for AIK and became Swedish champion again in 1992.
International career
Larsson made 47 appearances for the Sweden national football team and scored four goals. He was a part of the squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 3 June 1987 | Råsunda Stadium, Solna |  Italy | 1–0 | 1–0 | Euro 1988 qualifier |
| 2. | 14 November 1987 | Stadio San Paolo, Naples | Italy | 1–1 | 1–2 | Euro 1988 qualifier |
| 3. | 25 October 1989 | Stadion Śląski, Chorzów |  Poland | 1–0 | 2–0 | 1990 World Cup qualifier |
| 4. | 27 May 1990 | Råsunda Stadium, Solna |  Finland | 5–0 | 6–0 | Friendly |
Managerial career
In 2001, Larsson became assistant coach for AIK in Allsvenskan, working under his former national team coach Olle Nordin, and when Nordin left the coach job due to illness shortly before the 2002 season, Larsson became head coach. His career however became short – after seven games with only one win, Larsson decided to quit. Ha hasn't returned to high level football thereafter.