Profile of Erik Börjesson
Erik Börjesson
Erik Oskar Börjesson
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years
Sweden
Born on 01 December in Jonsered
Personal data
Continent of birth
Europe
Region of birth
Nordic Countries
Career details
Position on the pitch
Main position
Forward99%
Professional performance
| Career | 10 |
For the national team
10 times at International
1
Other information
Age on debut
years old
Age in last game
years old
Career with national team
Performances for the national team
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Erik Börjesson
Swedish footballer and manager
Börjesson in | |||
| Date of birth | ()1 December | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Jonsered, Sweden | ||
| Date of death | 17 July () (aged96) | ||
| Place of death | Partille, Sweden | ||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Sweden | 17 | (14) |
Erik Oskar "Börje" Börjesson (1 December – 17 July ) was a Swedish footballstriker in the early 20th century.
He was born in Jonsered, outside Gothenburg. After starting his career playing for the local club Jonsereds GIF, he joined IFK Göteborg in His outstanding technique and good shooting skills made him the most important player in the team, which often stood and fell with him. Between and , Börjesson played for Örgryte IS but then he returned to IFK Göteborg. After a friendly between IFK Göteborg and the English team Liverpool in , he was offered a pro contract with the English club, which he declined. He continued playing for IFK Göteborg until when he retired. He made a short comeback in and was active for two years as playing manager in Örgryte IS. He had 17 caps for the Sweden national team, scoring 14 goals.[1]
Börjesson was a member of the Swedish Olympic squad in He played a
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