Kjell Olofsson Player Profile
Player Details
- Full Name: Kjell Ove Olofsson
- Born: July 23rd, 1965 (Gothenburg, Sweden)
- Height: 6'
- Position: Striker
- Signed: October 28th, 1996 (£400,000)
- First Manager: Tommy McLean
- Career Totals: 119 appearances, 46 goals
- Also Played For: Moss, Orgryte
Playing History
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G2G |  |
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Win % | Draw % | Loss % |
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| 1998-99 | SPL | 39 (4) | 10 | 0.23 | 0 | 1 | 23.3% | 32.6% | 44.2% |
| 1997-98 | Premier Division | 44 (1) | 23 | 0.51 | 0 | 0 | 35.6% | 24.4% | 40.0% |
| 1996-97 | Premier Division | 28 (3) | 13 | 0.42 | 1 | 0 | 58.1% | 25.8% | 16.1% |
| Totals: | 111 (8) | 46 |
| Apps = First Team Appearances (Sub Appearances) | Gls = Goals |
| GtGR = Goals to Games Ratio | W/D/L - Games won, drawn or lost as percentage of games played in |
| Yel = Yellow Cards/Cautions | Red = Red Cards/Dismissals |
| Recent First Team Starts |
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| May 23rd, 1999 | 23/05/99 | League | SPL | vs. Celtic (H) | 1 - 2 |
| May 8th, 1999 | 08/05/99 | League | SPL | vs. Kilmarnock (H) | 0 - 0 |
| May 1st, 1999 | 01/05/99 | League | SPL | vs. Dundee (H) | 0 - 2 |
| Apr 24th, 1999 | 24/04/99 | League | SPL | vs. Dunfermline (A) | 2 - 2 |
| Apr 20th, 1999 | 20/04/99 | League | SPL | vs. St Johnstone (H) | 0 - 1 |
| Recent First Team Goals |
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| Apr 17th, 1999 | 17/04/99 | League | SPL | vs. Aberdeen (A) | 4 - 0 |
| Mar 20th, 1999 | 20/03/99 | League | SPL | vs. Rangers (A) | 1 - 0 |
| Mar 6th, 1999 | 06/03/99 | Scottish Cup | 4th Round Replay | vs. Clydebank (H) | 3 - 0 |
| Mar 3rd, 1999 | 03/03/99 | Scottish Cup | 4th Round | vs. Clydebank (A) | 2 - 2 |
| Feb 20th, 1999 | 20/02/99 | League | SPL | vs. Aberdeen (H) | 3 - 0 |
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Biography
The Swedish striker had played for several Scandinavian clubs as well as the Swedish Olympic team when he arrived in Scotland in October 1996 from Norwegian side Moss FK. Originally brought in as a trialist by manager Tommy McLean, Kjell signed a short-term contract on the morning of his first appearance for United. Playing alongside fellow debutant Erik Pedersen in a 1-0 win over Hearts at Tannadice, he was immediately signed of a longer deal for a fee of £400,000.
He was rarely out of the side for the rest of that season, becoming the Club's top scorer as he helped fire United to a third place finish in the Premier Division on their return to the top-flight, and qualifying for a European place. A powerful striker with a great finish, he quickly became a firm favourite with the fans, and continued his prolific form into the 1997-98 season. Two of his 23 goals that season came in a vital match against Hibs at the tail end of the campaign which secured United's Premier status whilst condemning the Edinburgh side to relegation. He collected a League Cup runners-up medal against Celtic at Ibrox Stadium in November 1997.
Still a regular under new manager Paul Sturrock during the 1998-99 season, he found the net less frequently, but hit a run of form after the turn of the year, scoring vital goals against Dundee, Aberdeen and Rangers. For such a prolific striker, Kjell never quite managed to complete a hat-trick in his time at Tannadice, but he did score a brace on seven different occasions. When his contract expired in May 1999 he returned to Norway where he re-joined Moss FK. Rumours about a move back to Scotland with Aberdeen failed to materialise, and he retired as a professional player in 2002 finishing his career with Moss.
Kjell returned to Tannadice in January 2012 to be inducted into the Dundee United Hall of Fame.
Squad Numbers
7
Season:
1998-99
Debut
October 26th, 1996
Dundee United 1 - 0 Heart of Midlothian
League (Premier Division)
Timeline
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Date of Birth
Kjell was born on this date in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Debut - Dundee United 1 - 0 Hearts
Pre-match interest centred mainly round the possible appearance of the two Scandinavians in United's side and when the teams were announced the surprise was not the presence of the pair, but the fact that Swede Kjell Olofsson was listed under his own name, the striker having signed a short term contract on the morning of the match. Norwegian Erik Perdersen, however, was listed as a trialist in a United starting eleven which showed a whole host of changes from the one which had drawn at East End Park.
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Signed For Dundee United
The Swedish striker had played for several Scandinavian clubs as well as the Swedish Olympic team when he arrived in Scotland in October 1996 from Norwegian side Moss FK. Originally brought in as a trialist by manager Tommy McLean, Kjell signed a short-term contract on the morning of his first appearance for United. Playing alongside fellow debutant Erik Pedersen in a 1-0 win over Hearts at Tannadice, he was immediately signed of a longer deal for a fee of £400,000.
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First Goal - Motherwell 1 - 3 Dundee United
It was debut day for two players as Lance Key in goal and Lars Zetterlund made their debuts. The Swedes presence in midfield meant United had three Scandinavians in their ranks for the first time since the mid-sixties and their initial impact was no less emphatic than their fellow countrymen from three decades earlier.Scandinavian inspired United dominated this match.
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Last Goal - Aberdeen 0 - 4 Dundee United
After Billy Dodds headed us in front nine minutes from the break, a whirlwind spell of three goals in as many minutes buried Aberdeen with Joe Miller, Kjell Olofsson and Billy Dodds all finding the net. Thereafter we cruised to our fourth win of the season over the Pittodrie men, recording our biggest win of the season.
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Last Appearance - Dundee United 1 - 2 Celtic
The final game of the season brought an improved performance, but still no joy on the home front. Celtic won this nothing at stake encounter thanks to a couple of opportunist first half goals by Mark Burchill. Whilst Billy Dodds pulled one back from the spot after Steven Thompson had been sent tumbling in the box by Mjadby. Defeat left us without a home win since February, a run of six games since defeating Aberdeen.
Collectables (Stickers & Cards)
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