Bo Markus Karlsson (born 30 August 1972) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Magnus Karlsson started his football career as a child in Rimbo IF. In 1993, he joined BKV Norrtälje, which was coached by former DjurgÃÂ¥rden midfielder Lennart Lundin.
Karlsson joined DjurgÃÂ¥rden from BKV Norrtälje for the 1996 season as a midfielder. His first season where DjurgÃÂ¥rden in top-tier Allsvenskan, but then relegated to Division 1 where they remained two seasons, played one more in Allsvenskan and was immediately relegated. When Sören àkeby och Zoran Lukic took over DjurgÃÂ¥rden in 1999, Karlsson became left back. When Magnus Samuelsson left the team, he became a central defender.
After Magnus Pehrsson suffered a knee injury before the 2002 season, Karlsson became captain of the team. During the season, his central defender partner Patrik Eriksson-Ohlsson suffered illness and Richard Henriksson took his place. In November 2002, DjurgÃÂ¥rden clinched the title with Karlsson as the captain of the team. Karlsson was awarded ÃÂ rets djurgÃÂ¥rdare in 2002 for the season. DjurgÃÂ¥rden also won the cup title, making it a double.
For the 2003 season, Karlsson remained as captain. The team again won the national title. In the end of the 2003, Karlsson was awarded àrets Järnkamin by the DjurgÃÂ¥rden supporters. During the 2004 season, the club won the 2004 Svenska Cupen.
After nine seasons in DjurgÃÂ¥rden, two national titles and two cup titles, Karlsson joined German 2. Bundesliga club Rot-Weiss Essen in January 2005 on a one and a half-year contract. After only half a year in Essen, Karlsson continued to Stabæk Fotball on a two and half-year deal. In the summer of 2007, he joined IF Brommapojkarna and again played with Richard Henriksson as companion in the central defence. In 2009, he finished his professional career, although he continued to play with IFK Lidingö.
After his active career, he worked was a coach within IF Brommapojkarna youth academy. During the 2011 season, he was assistant coach to Roberth Björknesjö, who managed the senior side of Brommapojkarna. He also worked as a football agent together with Daniel Breitholtz and Adam Alsing. He then became club director for IFK Lidingö.
While at DjurgÃÂ¥rdens IF, Karlsson played first as midfielder, then as full back and ended as a central defender. He was known for his tough style.
Karlsson married Swedish and DjurgÃÂ¥rdens IF footballer Elin Flyborg â both husband and wife were Swedish football champions in the 2003 season. He is the father of DjurgÃÂ¥rdens IF footballer Nea Flyborg.
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