Olof Mellberg

Olof Mellberg

Erik Olof Mellberg (born 3 September 1977 in Amnehärad, Gullspång) is a Swedish footballer who plays as a central defender or right-back for Villarreal CF in Segunda División. Mellberg is described as being "big, strong and exceptional in the air". Also he is well known for playing the majority of his career at Aston Villa as well as Italian champions Juventus and Greek champions Olympiacos.

Mellberg played for Sweden in two World Cups and four European Championships and is a former captain of the national team. Mellberg ended his international career with 8 goals in 117 matches.