Egon Johnsson

Egon Johnsson (6 December 1926 – 20 July 1985) was a Swedish professional footballer who played as a forward.

Nicknamed "Atom-Egon," he started off his career with GAIS in Sweden before signing with Stade Français in 1950. He then went on to represent RC Lens, FC Nancy, Lausanne Sports, and SC Toulon before finishing up his career with Yverdon Sport in Switzerland in 1962. A prolific goal scorer, Johnsson was the Ligue 2 top scorer during the 1951–52 and 1957–58 seasons.

Johnsson won two caps for the Sweden national team in 1949, and scored one goal. His last name is sometimes incorrectly listed as "Jönsson," "Jonsson," or "Johansson."

Club career

Early career Born in Höganäs, Johnsson began his footballing career with Öresunds BK before moving on to represent Utbynäs SK, Vårgårda IK, Höganäs BK, and Redbergslids IK until signing for the Allsvenskan club GAIS in 1948. While at GAIS, Johnsson helped the team finish third in the 1948–49 Allsvenskan by scoring 14 goals in 21 games.

Stade Français Johnsson signed for Stade Français in France ahead of the 1950–51 season of the French Division 1. The following season Johnsson was the top scorer with 34 goals in 34 games as Stade Français won the 1951–52 French Division 2. Johnsson signed a contract with the French Division 1 team SC Toulon in early 1960. This was Sweden's first ever victory against England. He won his second and final cap on 2 June 1949 in a 1950 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ireland, which Sweden won 3–1.

Personal life Johnsson worked as a chiropractor after his footballing career, specializing in sports injuries. National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals Sweden

Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after Johnsson goal.

Honours Stade Français French Division 2: 1950–51

Nancy French Division 2: 1957–58 Individual French Division 2 top scorer: 1951–52, 1957–58