Sven Friberg
Swedish footballer and manager
About Sven Friberg
Lived 1895 – 1964 (aged 69). Sven Friberg was a Swedish association football player and association football coach.
Sven Richard Friberg (7 February 1895 – 26 May 1964) was a Swedish association football defender who won a bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics. Between 1915 and 1928 he played 41 international matches and scored no goals.
Playing career
Club Friberg won the Svenska Serien in 1914–15 with IFK Göteborg. In total he made 41 appearances between 1915 and 1928, captaining 30.
Honours IFK Göteborg Svenska Serien: 1914–15
Örgryte IS Svenska Serien: 1920–21, 1923–24 Allsvenskan: 1925–26, 1926–28
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sven Friberg?
Swedish footballer and manager (1895-1964)
When was Sven Friberg born?
Sven Friberg was born on 7 February 1895 in Lysekil Parish.
When did Sven Friberg die?
Sven Friberg died on 26 May 1964 in Gothenburg.
What was Sven Friberg's occupation?
Sven Friberg was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Sven Friberg?
Sven Friberg was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sven Friberg. https://biography.guide/sven-friberg/
MLA: "Sven Friberg." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sven-friberg/.
Chicago: "Sven Friberg." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sven-friberg/.
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