Jane Törnqvist (born 9 May 1975) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Born in Manila, Philippines, she grew up in Sweden and became one of the most reliable defenders in Swedish women's football during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her game was defined by strong tackling, excellent positioning, aerial dominance, and calm leadership at the heart of the defense.
At club level, Törnqvist represented several Swedish clubs, including Hammarby IF, Älvsjö AIK, Djurgårdens IF/Älvsjö, and Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC. She enjoyed her greatest success with Djurgårdens IF/Älvsjö, helping the club win consecutive Damallsvenskan championships in 2003 and 2004 while establishing herself as one of the league's standout defenders.
Internationally, Törnqvist made 109 appearances and scored 11 goals for the Sweden national team between 1995 and 2005. She was a key member of the Swedish side that reached the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, where Sweden finished as runners-up after a dramatic extra-time defeat to Germany. She also represented Sweden at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games, contributing with her experience and defensive stability on the international stage.
Following her retirement from international football, Törnqvist continued playing at club level before ending her professional career in 2012. She later remained involved in football through coaching and sports performance, including serving as the strength and conditioning coach for the India women's national team during the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup. Her legacy is that of one of Sweden's most dependable defenders, remembered for her professionalism, resilience, and consistent performances over nearly two decades at the highest level.
Jane Törnqvist served as the Strength and Conditioning coach of India women's football team for the 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup.
