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Georg Ericson

Swedish footballer (1919-2002) · Sweden · On the map · Footballers · Died at 82

Georg "Åby" Ericson, also nicknamed Jojje, was a Swedish football player and coach. During his playing career as a midfielder he played for IFK Norrköping in the 1940s. He also featured once for the Sweden B team in 1949. Later he became the coach of his old club.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Sweden194910
IFK Norrköping FK1938-195110645
Åby IF

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He was the third national manager of the Sweden national team. He began this employment in 1970, soon after the World Cup 1970 in Mexico, replacing Orvar Bergmark. He stayed in office until 1979 when he was succeeded by Lars "Laban" Arnesson. During his time as Swedish national manager he led Sweden to two World Cups: 1974 in Germany and 1978 in Argentina.

Country
Sweden
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2002 · aged 82