Career
He also played ice hockey and bandy. During his career he played for (1949–1960), IK Sirius (1960–1963) and Gefle IF (1963–1965). His position was left midfielder and was considered a very rough but fair player.
During his time in Djurgården he was known as the first Järnkamin (Iron Stove).
Parling was capped 195 times for Djurgården and scored 12 goals. Parling is the only player from who has played a World Cup Final.
Club International Individual:s guldplakett (1): 1959.