Erik Levin (footballer, born 1899)
Swedish footballer
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Erik Levin (November 30, 1899 in Gothenburg, Sweden – October 19, 1960 in New York City) was a Swedish football (soccer) full back who played professionally in Sweden and the United States. He earned two caps with the Sweden national team.
Full name
Axel Erik Leonard Levin[1]
Date of birth
November 30, 1899
Place of birth
Gothenburg, Sweden-Norway
Date of death
October 19, 1960 (aged 60)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Axel Erik Leonard Levin[1] | ||
| Date of birth | November 30, 1899 | ||
| Place of birth | Gothenburg, Sweden-Norway | ||
| Date of death | October 19, 1960 (aged 60) | ||
| Place of death | New York City, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1919–1923 | IFK Göteborg | ||
| 1924–1925 | Indiana Flooring | 55 | (0) |
| 1925–1926 | Bethlehem Steel | 1 | (0) |
| 1928–1929 | New York Nationals | 21 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| Sweden | 2 | (0) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Levin played for IFK Göteborg from 1919 to 1923. In 1924, he signed with Indiana Flooring of the American Soccer League. On December 6, 1925, Levin traded to Bethlehem Steel in exchange for Davey Ferguson.[2] In 1928, he joined the New York Nationals before leaving the team and league for good following the 1929 fall season.[3]
Levin also earned two caps with the Sweden national team.
