Olli Heinonen (footballer)

Olli Heinonen (born 7 January 1937) is a Finnish former footballer who played as a half-back.[1] He made 28 appearances for the Finland national team from 1957 to 1965.[2] He played for Ilves-Kissat and Reipas Lahti. He was Finnish Footballer of the Year twice in 1961 and 1963.[3]

Olli Heinonen
Personal information
Date of birth (1937-01-07) 7 January 1937 (age 87)
Position(s) Half-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1956 Reipas Lahti
1957–1958 Ilves-Kissat 35 (8)
1959–1966 Reipas Lahti (22)
International career
1957–1965 Finland 28 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ "Olli Heinonen". National Football Teams. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Olli Heinonen". EU Football. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  3. ^ Kasila, Markku; Vuorinen, Juha. Pelimiehet. Suomen Urheilumuseosäätiö. p. 71. ISBN 978-952-99075-9-5.

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