About Dan Ekner
Lived 1927 – 1975 (aged 48). Dan Ekner was a Swedish association football player.
Dan Heimer Ekner (5 February 1927 – 17 April 1975) was a Swedish footballer who played as a striker. He played professionally in England, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the United States, and the Netherlands during a club career that spanned between 1945 and 1963.
Club career Ekner was the first Swedish player to play in the Football League when he played five games for Portsmouth during the 1949–50 season during which Portsmouth ended up winning the league title. While at Atletico Madrid, he was part of the team that reached the 1956 Copa del Rey final. He also represented clubs in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United States during his career.
International career Ekner appeared once for the Sweden B team in 1949.
Honours Portsmouth
Football League First Division: 1949–50
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dan Ekner?
Swedish footballer (1927–1975)
When was Dan Ekner born?
Dan Ekner was born on 5 February 1927 in Gothenburg.
When did Dan Ekner die?
Dan Ekner died on 17 April 1975 in Gothenburg.
What was Dan Ekner's occupation?
Dan Ekner was an association football player.
What nationality was Dan Ekner?
Dan Ekner was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dan Ekner. https://biography.guide/dan-ekner/
MLA: "Dan Ekner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dan-ekner/.
Chicago: "Dan Ekner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dan-ekner/.
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