Sven Jacobsson 1914 – 1983

Biography

Sven Jacobsson was a Swedish footballer born on April 17, 1914, in Gothenburg. Throughout his life, he remained connected to his native city, where he would spend his entire existence. As an athlete during the early-to-mid twentieth century, Jacobsson was part of Sweden’s football heritage during a formative era of the sport in Scandinavia.

Though detailed records of his playing career have not been extensively preserved, Jacobsson’s participation in Swedish football represents the dedication of athletes from his generation who helped establish the sport’s significance in their communities. He lived through remarkable decades of change in Sweden and Europe, witnessing the evolution of football from a developing pastime into a beloved national tradition.

Sven Jacobsson passed away on July 9, 1983, in Gothenburg at the age of 69, closing a life lived in the city of his birth. He is remembered as part of Swedish football’s storied past, a testament to the many dedicated players whose contributions shaped the sport’s legacy in their homeland.