About Johannes Niks
Lived 1912 – 1997 (aged 85). Johannes Niks was an Estonian association football player.
Johannes Niks (30 May 1912 – 31 October 1997) was an Estonian footballer.
He was born in Tallinn.
He began his football career when he was already an adult. His first club was Meteor. In 1935 he joined with ESS Kalev. In 1937 he scored the most goals (17) in Meistriliiga. In 1938 he played one match for Estonia men's national football team.
In 1941 he was mobilized into Red Army. He fought at the Battle of Velikiye Luki.
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Who was Johannes Niks?
Estonian footballer (1912-1997)
When was Johannes Niks born?
Johannes Niks was born on 30 May 1912 in Tallinn.
When did Johannes Niks die?
Johannes Niks died on 31 October 1997 in Märjamaa.
What was Johannes Niks's occupation?
Johannes Niks was an association football player.
What nationality was Johannes Niks?
Johannes Niks was Estonian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johannes Niks. https://biography.guide/johannes-niks/
MLA: "Johannes Niks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johannes-niks/.
Chicago: "Johannes Niks." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johannes-niks/.
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