Simo Syrjävaara
Finnish footballer and manager
About Simo Syrjävaara
Born 1941. Simo Syrjävaara is a Finnish association football player, association football coach and futsal coach.
Simo Syrjävaara (born 14 June 1943) is a Finnish retired football player and manager.
Syrjävaara played 182 matches in the Finnish premier division Mestaruussarja for Åbo IFK, Upon Pallo, Reipas and FC Kuusysi. He capped 25 times for Finland national team.
After his player career Syrjävaara worked as an assistant coach for Finland national team and a head coach for Finland women's team and Finland national futsal team.
Honors Club Finnish Cup: 1965
Individual Finnish Football Manager of the Year: 1981
International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 6 September 1967 Turku, Finland 2–2 2–5 UEFA Euro 1968 qualifying
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Who is Simo Syrjävaara?
Finnish footballer and manager
When was Simo Syrjävaara born?
Simo Syrjävaara was born on 14 June 1941 in Rauma.
What is Simo Syrjävaara's occupation?
Simo Syrjävaara is an association football player, association football coach and futsal coach.
What nationality is Simo Syrjävaara?
Simo Syrjävaara is Finnish.
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