Erik Oskar "Börje" Börjesson (1 December 1886 – 17 July 1983) was a Swedish

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striker in the early 20th century. He was born in Jonsered, outside

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. After starting his career playing for the local club Jonsereds GIF, he joined

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in 1907. His outstanding technique and good shooting skills made him the most important player in the team, which often stood and fell with him. Between 1910 and 1912, Börjesson played for

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but then he returned to IFK Göteborg. After a friendly between IFK Göteborg and the English team

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in 1914, he was offered a pro contract with the English club, which he declined. He continued playing for IFK Göteborg until 1920 when he retired. He made a short comeback in 1923 and was active for two years as playing manager in Örgryte IS. He had 17 caps for the Sweden national team, scoring 14 goals. Börjesson was a member of the Swedish Olympic squad in 1912. He played as forward one match in the main tournament as well as one match in the consolation tournament. In the main tournament he scored one goal.

Clubs

* Jonsereds GIF (–1907) *

(1907–1910, 1912–1920) *

(1910–1912, 1923–1925)

References

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Swedish squad in 1912
* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Borjesson, Erik 1886 births 1983 deaths Swedish men's footballers Sweden men's international footballers Allsvenskan players IFK Göteborg players Örgryte IS players Olympic footballers for Sweden Footballers at the 1912 Summer Olympics Swedish football managers IF Elfsborg managers Men's association football forwards