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Magnar Isaksen

1910 – 1979

Norwegian footballer

Association football player
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About Magnar Isaksen

Lived 1910 – 1979 (aged 68). Magnar Isaksen was a Norwegian association football player.

Magnar Nikolai Isaksen (13 October 1910 – 8 June 1979) was a Norwegian football (soccer) player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. At club level, Isaksen represented Kristiansund FK and Lyn.

Career Magnar Isaksen was born in Kristiansund. He was capped 14 times for Norway and scored five goals.

Isaksen was selected in Norway's squad who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal in the football tournament. He scored both Norway goals in the 2–0 win against Germany. Iskasen was injured in the semi-final against Italy and therefore did not play the bronze final. He won two consecutive Norwegian Cups with Lyn in 1945 and 1946.

He also took part in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.

Honours Norway Summer Olympics bronze medal: 1936

Lyn Norwegian Cup: 1945, 1946

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Important facts

Born
13 October 1910, Kristiansund Municipality
Birth century
20th century
Died
8 June 1979, Oslo
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Norway
Also known as
Magnar Nikolai Isaksen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Magnar Isaksen?

Norwegian footballer (1910-1979)

When was Magnar Isaksen born?

Magnar Isaksen was born on 13 October 1910 in Kristiansund Municipality.

When did Magnar Isaksen die?

Magnar Isaksen died on 8 June 1979 in Oslo.

What was Magnar Isaksen's occupation?

Magnar Isaksen was an association football player.

What nationality was Magnar Isaksen?

Magnar Isaksen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Magnar Isaksen

· Wikidata: Q2480315

· DBpedia: Magnar Isaksen

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