About Björn Carlsson
Born 1942. Björn Carlsson is an association football player.
Björn Henry Carlsson (born 7 June 1942) is a Swedish former footballer who played as a forward. He represented AIK, IK Sirius, and IFK Falköping during a career that spanned between 1960 and 1976. A full international between 1963 and 1966, he won five caps for the Sweden national team.
He is the son of former international footballer Henry "Garvis" Carlsson.
Early life Carlsson was born in Solna, but moved to Madrid with his family in 1949 when his father Henry "Garvis" Carlsson signed a professional contract with La Liga club Atlético Madrid. He was an early student at the Scandinavian School in Madrid and spent his spare time playing football on the streets of Madrid. His fifth and final cap came on 27 June 1966 in a friendly game against Yugoslavia, when he replaced Agne Simonsson at halftime in a 1–1 draw. He also represented the Sweden U21 and B teams during his career.
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Honours AIK
Division 2 Svealand: 1962
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Who is Björn Carlsson?
Swedish footballer
When was Björn Carlsson born?
Björn Carlsson was born on 7 June 1942.
What is Björn Carlsson's occupation?
Björn Carlsson is an association football player.
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· DBpedia: Björn Carlsson (footballer, born 1942)
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