Gösta Löfgren

Karl Gösta Herbert " LÖVET " Löfgren ( born August 29, 1923 in Motala, † September 5, 2006 ) was a Swedish football player.

Career

Löfgrens biography is one of the most interesting in Swedish football. While the players of Motala AIF debuted in 1951 in the Swedish national team, but could be Erstligadebüt only celebrate 1957. Nevertheless, he was at the 1952 Olympics in the squad who won the bronze medal with a victory over Germany. 1955, the second division player was even awarded the Guldbollen as Sweden's Footballer of the Year. Also at the 1958 World Cup, he participated and was pleased with the silver medal this time. The guest performance of his club in Allsvenskan lasted only a year and Löfgren then joined IFK Norrköping, where he was able to celebrate three league titles. In 1961 he finished after 40 international appearances and 12 goals his international career in 1963 his active career.

Achievements

• Swedish Champion: 1960, 1962, 1963
• Vice World Champion: 1958
• Olympic medalist: 1952