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Einar Gundersen

1896 – 1962

Norwegian footballer

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Lived 1896 – 1962 (aged 66). Einar Gundersen was a Norwegian association football player and association football coach.

Einar "Jeja" Gundersen (20 September 1896 – 29 October 1962) was a Norwegian footballer who played play as a centre-forward for Odd. He is regarded as one of Norwegian football's first star players. He played 33 times for Norway, and his 26 international goals place him third on the national team's all-time scoring list.

His nickname Jeja means literally "Me Then", as that was what he wondered as a kid when he was not picked for the team.

At club level, Gundersen scored more than 200 goals. He won the Norwegian Cup five times. He was also a member of the Norwegian team that played in the 1920 Olympics, and scored twice in the 3–1 win against England's amateur side.

In September 2024, Norway's anti-doping agency mistakenly included Gundersen and Jørgen Juve on a list of football players to be tested. The agency's communications director said, "All we can do now is admit we're wrong. We can joke about it in the office today and then review our routines going forward."

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Einar Gundersen?

Norwegian footballer (1896-1962)

When was Einar Gundersen born?

Einar Gundersen was born on 20 September 1896 in Skien.

When did Einar Gundersen die?

Einar Gundersen died on 29 October 1962 in Tønsberg.

What was Einar Gundersen's occupation?

Einar Gundersen was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Einar Gundersen?

Einar Gundersen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Einar Gundersen

· Wikidata: Q2655811

· DBpedia: Einar Gundersen

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