About Jan Birkelund
Lived 1950 – 1983 (aged 32). Jan Birkelund was a Norwegian association football player.
Jan Birkelund (10 November 1950 – 28 February 1983) was a Norwegian footballer.
Club career A tall and strong central defender, at club level he played for Skeid and Lillestrøm. Birkelund won the Norwegian championship, the cup champion with Skeid in 1974, and won "The Double" with Lillestrøm in 1977. Lifting the Championship trophy in 1978 as well, the cup final turned out to be his last match. Shortly before the start of the 1979 season, Birkelund was diagnosed with a heart defect, and retired from football on the advice of his doctors. Four years later, Birkelund died as a result of cardiac arrest.
He played a total of 130 games in the First Division.
Internationals career In addition, he was capped 33 times for Norway.
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Who was Jan Birkelund?
Norwegian footballer (1950-1983)
When was Jan Birkelund born?
Jan Birkelund was born on 10 November 1950 in Oslo.
When did Jan Birkelund die?
Jan Birkelund died on 28 February 1983 in Oslo.
What was Jan Birkelund's occupation?
Jan Birkelund was an association football player.
What nationality was Jan Birkelund?
Jan Birkelund was Norwegian.
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