Holger Salin

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Holger Salin (18 September 1911 – c. 1943) was a Finnish footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a striker.

Date of birth (1911-09-18)18 September 1911
Place of birth Finland
Date of death c. 1943
Position Striker
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Holger Salin
Personal information
Date of birth (1911-09-18)18 September 1911
Place of birth Finland
Date of death c. 1943
Position Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1929–1943 HIFK 128 (101)
International career
1931–1943 Finland 22 (4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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Career

Salin was born in Finland and played football with HIFK.[1] Salin was the first-ever top goalscorer in the Mestaruussarja, scoring 9 goals, tied with Olof Strömsten of KIF Helsinki in 1930 and was the sole top goalscorer in 1931 with 11 goals.[2] In total he scored 101 goals for HIFK in premier division and two in 1929 cup competition.[3] Salin earned 22 caps for the Finland national team between 1931 and 1943, scoring 4 goals in the process.[4][5] He also appeared in one FIFA World Cup qualifying match in August 1937.[6] Salin died unexpectedly at the age of 32.[7]

Honours

Club

HIFK Helsinki

Individual

References

Further reading

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