Former Sheffield Wednesday player Petter Rudi diagnosed with ALS

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 30th Mar 2026

Former Sheffield Wednesday player Petter Rudi has been diagnosed with ALS. He spent 3 years with The Owls from 1997.

Sheffield Wednesday said: "Everyone at Sheffield Wednesday sends their love and support to our former player Petter Rudi and his family, following his ALS diagnosis."

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