Henry Carlsson
Swedish footballer and manager
About Henry Carlsson
Lived 1917 – 1999 (aged 81). Henry Carlsson was a Swedish association football player and association football coach.
Nils Gustav Henry "Garvis" Carlsson (29 October 1917 – 28 May 1999), was a Swedish professional footballer who played as a forward. He represented AIK, Stade Français, and Atletico Madrid during a club career that spanned between 1939 and 1953. A full international between 1941 and 1949, he won 26 caps for the Sweden national team and was part of the Sweden Olympic team that won the gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Personal life He was the father of Björn Carlsson, who also represented AIK in Allsvenskan and played for the Sweden national team.
Career statistics
International
Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Carlsson goal.
Honours Atletico Madrid
La Liga: 1949–50, Sweden
Summer Olympics: 1948
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Carlsson?
Swedish footballer and manager (1917–1999)
When was Henry Carlsson born?
Henry Carlsson was born on 29 October 1917 in Falköping.
When did Henry Carlsson die?
Henry Carlsson died on 28 May 1999 in Sweden.
What was Henry Carlsson's occupation?
Henry Carlsson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Henry Carlsson?
Henry Carlsson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Carlsson. https://biography.guide/henry-carlsson/
MLA: "Henry Carlsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-carlsson/.
Chicago: "Henry Carlsson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-carlsson/.
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