Erik Fredriksson

For the Swedish tug of war competitor and Olympic gold medalist, see Erik Algot Fredriksson.

Erik Fredriksson (born 13 February 1943) is a former Swedish football referee. He officiated four World Cup games: Yugoslavia v Northern Ireland in 1982; Italy v Bulgaria (the tournament opening match) and USSR v Belgium in 1986; and Argentina v USSR in 1990. He was also the referee for the 1984 European Cup Final between AS Roma and Liverpool. Fredriksson also refereed the Euro 84 first-round tie between Belgium and Yugoslavia in Lens.

Erik Fredriksson

Born	(1943-02-13) 13 February 1943 (age 82) Tidaholm, Sweden
Domestic
Years	League	Role
1971–1990	Allsvenskan	Referee
International
Years	League	Role
1973–1990	FIFA-listed	Referee

He was also a linesman in the final of the 1986 World Cup between Argentina and West Germany.

References

• Profile
• New York Times report, June 16, 1990

External links

• Erik Fredriksson referee profile at WorldFootball.net
• Erik Fredriksson referee profile at EU-Football.info
• Erik Fredriksson at WorldReferee.com

Preceded by European Cup Final 1983 Nicolae Rainea

European Cup Referees Final 1984 Erik Fredriksson

Succeeded by European Cup Final 1985 André Daina