Bror Lars Astley Mellberg (9 December 1923 − 8 September 2004)^[1] was a Swedish footballer who played as a forward. He played for the Sweden national team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup and 1958 FIFA World Cup where Sweden finished third and second, respectively.

Quick Facts Personal information, Full name ...

Bror Mellberg

Mellberg with Toulouse in 1953
Personal information
Full name	Bror Lars Astley Mellberg
Date of birth	(1923-12-09)9 December 1923
Place of birth	Ambjörby, Sweden
Date of death	8 September 2004(2004-09-08) (aged 80)
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
1936–1940	Ambjörby IK
1941–1947	IK Viking
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1947–1948	Karlstad BK
1948–1950	AIK	21	(15)
1950–1952	Genoa	65	(23)
1952–1953	Toulouse	33	(27)
1953–1956	Red Star	103	(72)
1956–1957	Sochaux	25	(7)
1957–1961	AIK	62	(18)
International career
1948–1949	Sweden B	2	(1)
1949–1958	Sweden	6	(2)
Medal record Representing  Sweden FIFA World Cup 1950 Brazil
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Close

Sweden^[5]

• FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1958

• FIFA World Cup third place: 1950