Lennart Samuelsson
Swedish footballer and manager
About Lennart Samuelsson
Lived 1924 – 2012 (aged 88). Lennart Samuelsson was a Swedish association football player and association football coach.
Torsten Lennart Samuelsson (7 July 1924 – 27 November 2012) was a Swedish footballer who played as a defender and won bronze medals at the 1950 FIFA World Cup and 1952 Summer Olympics.
Between 1950 and 1955 Samuelsson was capped in 36 international matches and scored no goals. Domestically he played for Elfsborg (126 matches, 2 goals in 1947–1954), and in 1951 he appeared in nine matches with the French club Nice. His career was cut short due to a broken leg. He later coached IFK Luleå, IK Brage and Örebro SK.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lennart Samuelsson?
Swedish footballer and manager (1924-2012)
When was Lennart Samuelsson born?
Lennart Samuelsson was born on 7 July 1924 in Borgstena.
When did Lennart Samuelsson die?
Lennart Samuelsson died on 27 November 2012 in Borlänge.
What was Lennart Samuelsson's occupation?
Lennart Samuelsson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Lennart Samuelsson?
Lennart Samuelsson was Swedish.
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