Henry Carlsson

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, 1950–51
• Copa Eva Duarte: 1951 (Predecessor to the Supercopa de España)

Sweden

• Summer Olympics: 1948

Individual

• Stor Grabb: 1943

References

Sources

• Profile at AIK