Götene IF is a Swedish

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club located in

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Background

Since their foundation on 24 July 1924, Götene IF has participated mainly in the lower divisions of the

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. Following two successive promotions in 2008 and 2009, the club played four seasons in Division 2 which is the fourth tier of Swedish football. This is also the highest level the club has reached in the Swedish league system.

Notable players

Both

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and Jesper Arvidsson started their careers in Götene IF. Stefan Rodevåg went on to become the top goalscorer of the

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and subsequently moving on to

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for a couple of seasons in

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. Jesper Arvidsson was at 15 years signed by IF Elfsborg and went on to have a long career in the Swedish top tiers, representing clubs such as

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and

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. Arne Selmosson represented the club from 1969 to 1971. At the time he acted both manager and player.

Most appearances

Competitive matches only

Moast goals scored

Competitive matches only

Season to season

Footnotes

External links

Götene IF
nbsp;– Official Club Website
Götene IF Men's Team
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