During a professional footballing career spanning 13 years, Stefan Lindqvist entertained crowds in his home country of Sweden, as well as Switzerland and Scotland.
The midfielder also earned five international caps and scored one goal for Sweden.
He died on Sunday aged 52, eight years after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
Born in 1967, Lindqvist started his career at Halmstad when he was 19.
Over four years, he made 80 appearances for the club, in the south of Sweden, scoring 11 goals in the process.
He then spent a season at Swiss side Neuchatel Xamax FCS but it was his next move, to IFK Goteborg, which he is arguably best known for.
He made 172 appearances for the club between 1991 and 1997, becoming a fan favourite of many supporters.
During this time the side won the Swedish top flight five times, and had a successful run in Europe.
Lindqvist played every minute of Goteborg’s Champions League campaign during the 1994-95 season.
He helped his teammates beat Barcelona, Manchester United and Galatasaray to win their group.
They reached the quarter finals of the competition, but were eliminated by German outfit Bayern Munich.
Following the close of the 1997 season, Lindqvist’s career took some slightly unexpected turns.
He first moved to China to play for Dalian Wanda FC, before heading to Scotland where he made six appearances for Motherwell.
Lindqvist was diagnosed with MND in 2012, and returned to Goteborg last summer when a charity match was played in his honour.
This weekend the club’s players will wear black armbands and lead the crowds in applause as a tribute to Lindqvist when they play Sirius.
Fans will also be invited to contribute to a collection in his name.
A statement from IFK Goteborg said: “IFK Goteborg remembers its former team captain and midfielder with the fine passing foot, the fighter’s willingness and the great understanding of the game.
“Stefan was praised by both old teammates and IFK Goteborg when a legendary match was played in his honor and to mark the fight against ALS.”
Lindqvist is survived by his wife Ulrika and their daughters Victoria and Annie.
