Jacob Levin (footballer)

Jacob Levin (also known as Jacob Lewin; 22 November 1890 – 10 December 1945) was a Swedish amateur football player who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He played as defender in one match of the main tournament against the Netherlands.[1][2] In 1913, he joined Everton F.C., he played in two games for the Liverpool-based club in "A" team games against West Lancashire Football League team Southport Park Villa and Marine F.C..[3]

For the American chess player, see Jacob Levin (chess player).
Jacob Levin
Lewin in 1912
Personal information
Date of birth (1890-11-22)22 November 1890[1]
Place of birth Landskrona, Sweden
Date of death 10 December 1945(1945-12-10) (aged 55)
Place of death Liverpool, England
Playing position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1907–1912 Örgryte IS
1913 Everton F.C.
National team
1910–92 Sweden 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. Jacob Levin – FIFA competition record
  2. Jacob Levin. sports-reference.com
  3. Sawyer, Rob (18 July 2014). "The Mystery of Jacob Lewin – Everton's First Foreign and Jewish Player". Toffeeweb.com. Retrieved 18 July 2014.


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