John Pelu
John Pelu (born 2 February 1982) is a former Swedish professional footballer who played for different clubs in Sweden, Norway and Azerbaijan. Career He formerly played for Helsingborgs IF and Östers IF in Sweden and Kongsvinger IL in Norway. In March 2009, the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer had him in for a one-week trial as they looked for a replacement for former striker Nate Jaqua. On 30 March, however, Pelu signed for Norwegian First Division side FK Haugesund on loan, before signing on a permanent deal later on in that year. Manager career Pelu became head coach of Strindheim IL in March 2014. After seven seasons in Strindheim, he was hired by Orkla FK ahead of the 2021 season. References External links Player profile at Rosenborg.info 1982 births Living people Burkinabé emigrants Immigrants to Sweden Swedish men's footballers Men's association football forwards Helsingborgs IF players Östers IF players Kongsvinger IL Toppfotball players Rosenborg BK players FK Haugesund players Mughan FK players Ravan Baku FK players Strindheim IL players Eliteserien players Swedish expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Norway Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Norway Expatriate men's footballers in Azerbaijan Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Azerbaijan Swedish football managers