Dag Szepanski


Dag Christer Olaf Szepanski is a Swedish former footballer who played as a midfielder and striker. He was the 1967 Allsvenskan top scorer with Malmö FF and helped the club win both the 1967 Allsvenskan and 1967 Svenska Cupen titles. He made his only international appearance for the Sweden national team in 1972, scoring one goal in a 1974 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Malta.

Club career

Szepanski started his career with IFÖ Bromölla IF before signing with Malmö FF in 1967. During his debut season at Malmö, he was the 1967 Allsvenskan top scorer with 22 goals as Malmö was crowned Swedish champions. He also helped Malmö win the 1967 Svenska Cupen during the same season. In 1970 he signed for AIK, where he spent four seasons and was retrained to play as a midfielder. He finished off his career playing for Jönköping Södra and IF Väster.

International career

Szepanski made his first and only international appearance for the Sweden national team on 15 October 1972 in a 1974 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Malta. Szepanski scored a goal from the penalty spot in a 7–0 win.

Personal life

Szepanski is of Polish descent. His grandparents had emigrated from Kraków to Bromölla.

Career statistics

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
115 October 1972Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden6–07–01974 FIFA World Cup qualifier

Honours

Malmö FF
Individual