About Rune Wenzel
Lived 1901 – 1977 (aged 76). Rune Wenzel was a Swedish association football player.
Gösta Elof Rune Wenzel (4 January 1901 – 29 July 1977) was a Swedish footballer. He represented GAIS and IFK Göteborg during a career that spanned between 1918 and 1932, winning three Swedish Championships with the former. He played in 30 matches for the Sweden men's national football team from 1919 to 1930. He was also part of Sweden's squad for the football tournament at the 1920 Summer Olympics, but he did not play in any matches.
Personal life Wenzel was the younger brother of Gunnar Wenzel, who was also a footballer for IFK Göteborg.
Career statistics
International
Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Wenzel goal.
Honours GAIS
Swedish Champion: 1919, 1922, 1930–31 Individual
Stor Grabb: 1926
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rune Wenzel?
Swedish association football player (1901-1977)
When was Rune Wenzel born?
Rune Wenzel was born on 4 January 1901 in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg.
When did Rune Wenzel die?
Rune Wenzel died on 29 July 1977 in Gothenburg.
What was Rune Wenzel's occupation?
Rune Wenzel was an association football player.
What nationality was Rune Wenzel?
Rune Wenzel was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rune Wenzel. https://biography.guide/rune-wenzel/
MLA: "Rune Wenzel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rune-wenzel/.
Chicago: "Rune Wenzel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rune-wenzel/.
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