John Eriksson (footballer) facts for kids
Eriksson in 1960
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | John Rune Eriksson | ||
| Date of birth | 12 March 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| Date of death | 24 March 2020 (aged 91) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Värtans IK | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1948–1950 | Värtans IK | ||
| 1951–1960 | Djurgårdens IF | 120 | (69) |
| Vällingby AIK | |||
| International career | |||
| 1951–1955 | Sweden | 10 | (9) |
| 1955 | Sweden B | 1 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1961 | Ängby SK | ||
| Vällingby AIK (playing manager) | |||
| 1967–1968 | IF Brommapojkarna | ||
| 1969–1971 | IF Brommapojkarna (youth coach) | ||
| 1972 | Ängby IF | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John Rune "Jompa" Eriksson (born March 12, 1929 – died March 24, 2020) was a talented Swedish football player and manager. He was known for playing as a forward, which means he was usually at the front of the team, trying to score goals. John Eriksson played for several clubs in Sweden and also represented his country on the national team.
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John Eriksson: A Swedish Football Star
John Eriksson was born in Stockholm, Sweden. From a young age, he showed great skill in football. He became a well-known player in Sweden during the 1950s. After his playing career, he also worked as a football manager, helping other teams.
Playing for Clubs
John Eriksson started his football journey with Värtans IK. He then moved to Djurgårdens IF, which is one of Sweden's biggest football clubs. He played for Djurgårdens IF from 1951 to 1960. During his time there, he played 120 games and scored 69 goals. This made him a very important player for the team.
Winning Championships
With Djurgårdens IF, John Eriksson helped his team win the Allsvenskan league title twice. The Allsvenskan is the top football league in Sweden. They won in the 1954–55 season and again in 1959. These were big achievements for him and his club. After his successful time at Djurgårdens IF, he also played for Vällingby AIK.
Playing for Sweden
John Eriksson also had the honor of playing for the Swedish national team. He played ten games for Sweden between 1951 and 1955. In these games, he scored an impressive nine goals. This shows how good he was at scoring goals even at the international level. He also played one game for the Sweden B team, where he scored one goal.
After Playing: Becoming a Manager
After he stopped playing football professionally, John Eriksson became a manager. He coached several teams, including Ängby SK, Vällingby AIK (where he was also a playing manager), and IF Brommapojkarna. He even worked as a youth coach for Brommapojkarna, helping young players develop their skills. He also managed Ängby IF.
His Legacy
John Eriksson passed away on March 24, 2020, at the age of 91. He is remembered as a key player in Swedish football history, especially for his contributions to Djurgårdens IF and the national team. His achievements, particularly the Allsvenskan titles, left a lasting mark on the sport.
Honours
Club
- Djurgårdens IF
- Allsvenskan: 1954–55, 1959
