Karl Gustafsson 1888 – 1960

Biography

Karl Gustafsson was born on September 16, 1888, in the Swedish town of Köping, where he would spend his entire life. As a footballer, he became part of Sweden’s sporting heritage during a formative era of the sport in Scandinavia. Throughout his athletic career, Gustafsson contributed to the development of football in his homeland during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Gustafsson’s life was deeply rooted in his community. He lived his full seventy-one years in Köping, a connection to his birthplace that speaks to the strong ties he maintained with his hometown. His passing on February 20, 1960, marked the end of a life lived simply and locally, yet as part of Sweden’s broader sporting history.

Though the specific details of his football career remain largely undocumented today, Karl Gustafsson’s life represents an important chapter in Swedish sports heritage. He lived through significant changes in his nation and the world, yet remained connected to Köping throughout his life. His memory endures as part of the early legacy of Swedish football.