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Torsten Lennart Samuelsson (7 July 1924 – 27 November 2012) was a Swedish footballer who played as a defender and won bronze medals at the 1950 FIFA World Cup and 1952 Summer Olympics. Between 1950 and 1955 Samuelsson was capped in 36 international matches and scored no goals. Domestically he played for Elfsborg (126 matches, 2 goals in 1947–1954), and in 1951 he appeared in nine matches with the French club Nice. His career was cut short due to a broken leg. He later coached IFK Luleå, IK Brage and Örebro SK.

Quick facts about Lennart Samuelsson

  • Full name: Lennart Samuelsson
  • Born: 1924-07-04
  • Nationality: Sweden
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q186522

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Who is Lennart Samuelsson?

Torsten Lennart Samuelsson (7 July 1924 – 27 November 2012) was a Swedish footballer who played as a defender and won bronze medals at the 1950 FIFA World Cup and 1952 Summer Olympics. Between 1950 and 1955 Samuelsson was capped in 36 international matches and scored no goals.

What nationality is Lennart Samuelsson?

Lennart Samuelsson is Sweden.

When was Lennart Samuelsson born?

Lennart Samuelsson was born on 1924-07-04.

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