Olavi Lahtinen (5 January 1929 – 12 May 1965) was a Finnish footballer. He played in 27 matches for the Finland national football team from 1953 to 1958.[1] He was also named in Finland's squad for the Group 2 qualification tournament for the 1954 FIFA World Cup.[2] In Mestaruussarja he played 185 games and scored 55 goals. He also scored 44 goals in second level Suomensarja for Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi.[3]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1929-01-05)5 January 1929 | ||
Date of death | 12 May 1965(1965-05-12) (aged 36) | ||
Position(s) | Inside Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1948-1958 | Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi | ||
1959-1961 | Helsingin Palloseura | 49 | (9) |
National team | |||
1953–1958 | Finland | 27 | (7) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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