About Holger Salin
Lived 1911 – 1943 (aged 31–32). Holger Salin was a Finnish association football player.
Holger Salin (18 September 1911 – ) was a Finnish footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a striker.
Career Salin was born in Finland and played football with HIFK. 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. In total he scored 101 goals for HIFK in premier division and two in 1929 cup competition. Salin earned 22 caps for the Finland national team between 1931 and 1943, scoring 4 goals in the process. He also appeared in one FIFA World Cup qualifying match in August 1937. Salin died unexpectedly at the age of 32.
Honours
Club HIFK Helsinki Mestaruussarja: 1930, 1931
Individual Mestaruussarja top scorer: 1930 (tied), 1931
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Holger Salin?
Finnish footballer (1911–1943)
When was Holger Salin born?
Holger Salin was born on 18 September 1911 in Finland.
When did Holger Salin die?
Holger Salin died in 1943.
What was Holger Salin's occupation?
Holger Salin was an association football player.
What nationality was Holger Salin?
Holger Salin was Finnish.
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