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A veteran of Sweden's last four major tournaments, Olof Mellberg goes into UEFA EURO 2008? having already agreed a transfer to Juventus. The fond farewells he received at Aston Villa FC provided a fitting testament to the 30-year-old defender's popularity after seven years' loyal service.

Joined AIK Solna from Degerfors IF in 1998 and won the Allsvenskan title – the only major honour of his career to date – though he missed the run-in and celebrations after joining Real Racing Club Santander in August.

Impressive performances in Spain earned him a national team debut in February 2000 v Italy and a starting berth at UEFA EURO 2000.

Relegated with Racing in 2001, moved to Aston Villa where consistent performances helped to earn him the 2003 Guldbollen as Sweden's Footballer of the Year.

A key man for his country at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and UEFA EURO 2004, though his missed spot-kick in the penalty shoot-out against the Netherlands in Faro-Loule brought his team's elimination.

Captained Sweden at the 2006 World Cup but stepped down afterwards; doubled his international goal tally by scoring at home against Iceland and Northern Ireland in UEFA EURO 2008 qualifiers.

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