About Sverre Olsen
Lived 1928 – 2020 (aged 92). Sverre Olsen was a Norwegian association football player.
Sverre Egil Oddanger (13 May 1928 – 17 November 2020) was a Norwegian football striker.
He played for Skeid between 1948 and 1955. Winning his sole cap for Norway in 1949, he became league champion in 1953 and 1954. Skeid has registered him with 178 games across all competitions.
Born Sverre Egil Olsen, he changed his last name to Oddanger in 1957. He died on 17 November 2020 in Tjøme.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sverre Olsen?
Norwegian association football player (1928-2020)
When was Sverre Olsen born?
Sverre Olsen was born on 13 May 1928 in Oslo.
When did Sverre Olsen die?
Sverre Olsen died on 17 November 2020 in Nøtterøy.
What was Sverre Olsen's occupation?
Sverre Olsen was an association football player.
What nationality was Sverre Olsen?
Sverre Olsen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sverre Olsen. https://biography.guide/sverre-olsen/
MLA: "Sverre Olsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sverre-olsen/.
Chicago: "Sverre Olsen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sverre-olsen/.
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