Patrik Hansson

Patrik Hansson (born 23 September 1969) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career
During his active career he played for Östers IF and Brann as a midfielder.

Hailing from Växjö, Hansson started his career for the local club Östers IF, and played for the team in Allsvenskan. Hansson transferred to Brann in 1992, where his father Jan Hansson was assistant coach, and played 20 matches and scored three goals for Brann in Tippeligaen.

Hansson later played for Sogndal and Jonsereds IF, before he retired in 1996 due to a knee-injury.

International career
Hansson played seven games and scored three goals for the Sweden U19 team between 1986 and 1988.

Post-playing career
Like his father, Hansson has worked as assistant coach of Brann, but he decided to resign from his position after the 2012 season. He has also been assistant coach at Kalmar FF and Hammarby IF after his playing career.

Personal life
Hansson is the father of the professional footballer Emil Hansson who currently plays for Birmingham City.