Rolf Johannessen
Norwegian footballer
About Rolf Johannessen
Lived 1910 – 1965 (aged 54). Rolf Johannessen was a Norwegian association football player and association football coach.
Rolf Johannessen (15 March 1910 – 2 February 1965) was a Norwegian football defender.
Career He played for Norway in the 1938 FIFA World Cup. He was capped 20 times for Norway.
At club level, he played for Lisleby, then Fredrikstad from 1934. He also played football while taking education in Saarland, and became Saar champion. In Norway he won two league titles and four cup titles.
After retiring he chaired Fredrikstad FK from 1950 to 1953 and 1960 to 1962. He was an honorary member of the club. He died in February 1965 at Fredrikstad Hospital.
Fifa World Cup career National teamYearAppsGoalsAssistsNorway1938300
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Who was Rolf Johannessen?
Norwegian footballer (1910-1965)
When was Rolf Johannessen born?
Rolf Johannessen was born on 15 March 1910 in Fredrikstad Municipality.
When did Rolf Johannessen die?
Rolf Johannessen died on 2 February 1965.
What was Rolf Johannessen's occupation?
Rolf Johannessen was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Rolf Johannessen?
Rolf Johannessen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rolf Johannessen. https://biography.guide/rolf-johannessen/
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