Martti Kosma
Finnish association football player
About Martti Kosma
Lived 1927 – 1999 (aged 72). Martti Kosma was a Finnish association football player and association football coach.
Martti Johannes Kosma (26 March 1922 – 29 July 1999) was a Finnish football player and manager.
Playing career A forward, Kosma began his career at KuPS. In 1953, Kosma moved to Kajaanin Palloilijat, playing for the club for a year, before returning to KuPS.
Managerial career Following his playing career, Kosma moved into management. In 1958, Kosma managed KuPS to the 1958 Mestaruussarja title. Kosma moved to Reipas Lahti, winning the Mestaruussarja in 1963, 1967 and 1970, as well as the Finnish Cup in 1964. In 1975, Kosma managed the Finland national team for two games.
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Who was Martti Kosma?
Finnish association football player (1927-1999)
When was Martti Kosma born?
Martti Kosma was born on 24 June 1927 in Sortavala.
When did Martti Kosma die?
Martti Kosma died on 29 July 1999.
What was Martti Kosma's occupation?
Martti Kosma was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Martti Kosma?
Martti Kosma was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Martti Kosma. https://biography.guide/martti-kosma/
MLA: "Martti Kosma." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/martti-kosma/.
Chicago: "Martti Kosma." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/martti-kosma/.
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