Quick Info
| Profession | Football coach and former defender |
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Date of Birth | 14/03/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Jönköping, Sweden |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Jimmy Thelin
04/01/2026
Aberdeen F.C. parted company with head coach Jimmy Thelin, eight months after he led the club to its first Scottish Cup win in 35 years. The club was eighth in the Scottish Premiership and on a five-match losing run at the time. His assistant Christer Persson also left the club, and Peter Leven took temporary charge of the first team.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bo Jimmy Thelin |
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| Summary | Swedish football manager who previously played as a defender and later led IF Elfsborg and Aberdeen F.C. He won the Scottish Cup with Aberdeen in May 2025 and left the club in January 2026. |
Personal Life
| Hometown Connection | Grew up in Jönköping |
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Family
| Brother | Tommy Thelin, a former Swedish footballer and forward |
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Career
| Playing |
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| Coaching |
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Style Quotient
| Tactical Approach | Known for an aggressive 4-2-3-1 system with a fairly high defensive line, and for teams that play a patient, possession-based style |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Had a modest playing career, mainly in lower-tier Swedish clubs, before moving into coaching | |
| 2. Received a coaching opportunity at Jönköpings Södra IF in 2014 after being promoted from youth coach to head coach | |
| 3. Won Scottish Premiership Manager of the Month awards at Aberdeen in August 2024, October 2024 and April 2025 |
