About John Österholm
Lived 1896 – 1923 (aged 27). John Österholm was a Finnish association football player.
John Emil Österholm (14 June 1896 – 19 October 1923) was a Finnish footballer and military pilot. Österholm played for HIFK Helsinki and earned four caps for the Finland national football team. Österholm scored his only international goal against Estonia in October 1920.
In the 1918 Finnish Civil War, Österholm fought for the White Guards. He took part on the capture of the icebreaker Volynets and the Battle of Helsinki. After the war, Österholm went to a military career and became a pilot in 1923. He died in October 1923 as the Finnish Air Force IVL A.22 Hansa floatplane crashed into the Gulf of Finland outside Hamina.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Österholm?
Finnish association football player (1896-1923)
When was John Österholm born?
John Österholm was born on 14 June 1896 in Ingå.
When did John Österholm die?
John Österholm died on 19 October 1923 in Finland, Hamina.
What was John Österholm's occupation?
John Österholm was an association football player.
What nationality was John Österholm?
John Österholm was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Österholm (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Österholm. https://biography.guide/john-osterholm-association-football-player/
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