Helge Bengtsson was a Swedish

Sweden

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 footballer. He was nicknamed "Gripen" and was rarely referred to with his first name when he played.

Career

Bengtsson played for Malmö FF his entire career and was the first choise goalkeeper for the team throughout the 1940s. He was part of the team which went undefeated during 49 games between 1949-1951. After his retirement from playing he continued to be a part of the club, sitting in the board of directors and being first team coach

Coach (sport)

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 between 1962 and 1965.
Bengtsson also played one cap for Sweden

Sweden national football team

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 in 1949. It is said that he played a national cap for Sweden previously in 1939, however this match was played against Arsenal

Arsenal F.C.

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 and was not regarded as an international match.

In total Bengtsson played 501 games for Malmö FF and scored 3 goals in 2 matches in which he played as midfielder.