Henry Carlsson


Nils Gustav Henry "Garvis" Carlsson, 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 [Football at the Football at the 1948 Summer Olympics|1948 Summer Olympics|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

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetitionRef.
114 September 1941Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden1–22–2Friendly
25 October 1941Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden1–04–2Friendly
35 October 1941Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden3–14–2Friendly
45 October 1941Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden4–14–2Friendly
528 June 1942Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark3–03–0Friendly
620 September 1942Berlin Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany2–23–2Friendly
77 November 1943Üllöi utca, Budapest, Hungary1–07–2Friendly
826 August 1945Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden4–27–2Friendly
930 September 1945Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden2–14–1Friendly
1021 October 1945Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden4–010–0Friendly
1121 October 1945Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden6–010–0Friendly
125 August 1948Selhurst Park, London, England5–012–01948 Summer Olympics
135 August 1948Selhurst Park, London, England7–012–01948 Summer Olympics
145 August 1948Selhurst Park, London, England11–012–01948 Summer Olympics
1510 August 1948Wembley Stadium, London, England1–14–21948 Summer Olympics
1610 August 1948Wembley Stadium, London, England4–14–21948 Summer Olympics
1713 May 1949Råsunda, Stockholm, Sweden1–03–1Friendly

Honours

Atletico Madrid
Sweden
Individual