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Björn Helgason

b. 1935

Association football player

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Born 1935. Björn Helgason is an Icelandic association football player.

Björn Helgason (born 24 September 1935) is an Icelandic former footballer who played as a midfielder or forward. He is a former member of the Icelandic men's national football team.

International career After key performances for ÍBÍ, Björn was selected for a friendly game against the national team in 1958. He impressed the spectators with his performance, including former Arsenal and A.C. Milan player Albert Guðmundsson who recommended him for the national team.

During the summer of 1959, Björn was selected to the national team squad ahead of its home games against Norway and Denmark in the 1960 Summer Olympics qualification but did not play.

After helping ÍBÍ win the 2. deild karla in 1961 and achieve promotion to the top-tier 1. deild karla, Björn was again selected to the national team ahead of its friendly game against England national amateur football team on 16 September that same year. He missed Iceland's 0–1 loss after suffering a concussion on practice before the game.

On 7 September 1963, Björn played in Iceland's 0–6 loss against England in the 1964 Summer Olympics qualification. 2 Named 3. deild karla until 1997 when the name was changed to 2. deild karla.

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Who is Björn Helgason?

association football player

When was Björn Helgason born?

Björn Helgason was born on 24 September 1935 in Ísafjörður.

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Björn Helgason is an association football player.

What nationality is Björn Helgason?

Björn Helgason is Icelandic.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Björn Helgason

· Wikidata: Q24006780

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