Magnus Wislander

Hans Einar Magnus Wislander (born 22 February 1964) is a Swedish former handball player, who has been voted Handball Player of the Century. Since his debut in the national team in 1985 he has played over 380 games and scored over 1,000 goals. He played for Redbergslids IK, Gothenburg and THW Kiel.

Magnus Wislander
Wislander in 2013
Personal information
Full name Hans Einar Magnus Wislander
Born (1964-02-22) 22 February 1964
Gothenburg, Sweden
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Playing position Center back, Line player
Club information
Current club Redbergslids IK
Senior clubs
Years Team
1973–1979
Tuve IF
1979–1990
Redbergslids IK
1990–2002
THW Kiel
2002–2005
Redbergslids IK
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1985–2002
Sweden 384 (1185)

Club Honours

Redbergslid

  • Elitserien (5): 1984-85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1988–89, 2002–03

Kiel

Individual

  • IHF World Player of the Year - 1990
  • Best player of the 20th century by: IHF
  • Best player of the 20th century by: Sweden
  • Elected best player of THW Kiel in the 20th century
  • Record for caps and goals in the Swedish national team
  • Best player at 2002 European Championship
  • Elected best handball player of the year in Sweden: 1986 and 1990
  • Elected best handball player of the year in Germany: 2000
  • Voted Best foreign player of Bundesliga: 1994, 1995, 1996
  • Voted Best Player THW Kiel: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

World Championships

European Championships

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