Arvo Närvänen (12 February 1905 – 4 April 1982) was a Finnish footballer.[1] He competed in the men's tournament at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[2] He played a bulk of his club career Viipurin Sudet. From 1931 to 1936 he played in newly formed Mestaruussarja. In his later career he also played for Simpeleen Urheilijat in lower divisions.[3]
![]() Arvo Narvanen in 1933 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1905-02-12)12 February 1905 | ||
Place of birth | Vyborg, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire | ||
Date of death | 4 April 1982(1982-04-04) (aged 77) | ||
Place of death | Helsinki, Finland | ||
Position(s) | Full Back, Inside Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1924-1936 | Viipurin Sudet | 76 | (23) |
1937-1939 | Simpeleen Urheilijat | (1) | |
National team | |||
1936 | Finland Olympic | 1 | (0) |
1924–1936 | Finland | 41 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Finland squad – 1936 Summer Olympics | ||
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