Josef Börjesson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJosef Alfred•Börjesson
Used nameJosef•Börjesson
Born15 April 1891 in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra GötalandSWE
Died20 February 1971 (aged 79 years 10 months 5 days) in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra GötalandSWE
AffiliationsGöteborgs FF — Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra GötalandSWE
NOCSwedenSWE

Biography

Josef Börjesson played for Göteborgs FF as a goalkeeper. In 1911 and 1912, he represented Sweden in four international matches including both matches at the 1912 Olympic Games, which were both lost. He had his début in a friendly against Germany in 1911 which was won by Sweden 3-1 in Hamburg. Sweden’s 1-0 against Italy in the consolation tournament at the Olympics was his last international appearance.

Börjesson was a merchant and ran a milk shop. He was married to Hildur Elida Algotsdotter, with whom he had one son and one daughter.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Football (Football) SWE Josef Börjesson
Football, Men (Olympic) Sweden =9