About Geir Karlsen
Lived 1948 – 2024 (aged 75). Geir Karlsen was a Norwegian association football player and association football coach.
Geir Sigurd Karlsen (18 September 1948 – 26 July 2024) was a Norwegian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Karlsen's first club was Skidar, a local club in Skien, Norway. He made his debut for Odd in 1966, and stayed there until he joined Rosenborg BK in 1970. While at Rosenborg, he won the Norwegian league and cup double in 1971.
He won one cap with Norway while playing for Odd, and was capped 32 times in total. In 1980, he returned to Odd after spells with Dunfermline Athletic and Vålerengen.
Karlsen retired as a player in 1984. He died from cancer on 26 July 2024, at the age of 75.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Geir Karlsen?
Norwegian footballer (1948–2024)
When was Geir Karlsen born?
Geir Karlsen was born on 18 September 1948 in Skien.
When did Geir Karlsen die?
Geir Karlsen died on 26 July 2024 in Skien.
What was Geir Karlsen's occupation?
Geir Karlsen was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Geir Karlsen?
Geir Karlsen was Norwegian.
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