Stig Robert Nyström (25 November 1919 – 31 July 1983) was a Swedish international footballer.[1] He played for IK Brage and Djurgårdens IF as well as the Sweden national team.

Stig Nyström
Personal information
Date of birth 25 November 1919
Place of birth Stora Tuna, Sweden
Date of death 31 July 1983(1983-07-31) (aged 63)
Place of death Borlänge, Sweden
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
IK Brage
Djurgårdens IF
International career
1939–1947 Sweden 11 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Nyström was born in Stora Tuna.[1] He played his club football for IK Brage and Djurgårdens IF in Allsvenskan.[2] For Brage, he became the 1940–41 Allsvenskan top scorer.[3]

Nyström was part of Sweden's squad for the football tournament at the 1948 Summer Olympics, but he did not play in any matches.[1] In total, he made 11 appearances and scored five goals for the Sweden national team.[2]

Stig Nyström died in Borlänge on 31 July 1983.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Stig Nyström". Olympedia. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Stig Nyström". www.national-football-teams.com.
  3. ^ "Allsvenska skyttekungar och publiksnitt - Svensk fotboll".
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