Gunnar Nordahl
Swedish association football player (1921-1995)
1921 — 1995
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish association football player (1921-1995)
Born
October 19, 1921
Died
1995 (age ~74)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
association football coach, association football player
SwedenBorn in HörneforsDied in Alghero
1921
Born in Hörnefors (1921-10-19)
1947
AwardGuldbollen
1995
Died in Alghero
About
Nils Gunnar Nordahl was a Swedish professional footballer. A highly prolific, powerful, and physically strong striker, with an eye for goal, he is best known for his spell at AC Milan from 1949 to 1956, in which he won the scudetto twice, and also the title of pluricapocannoniere, with an unprecedented five top scorer (capocannonieri) awards, more than any other player in the history of the Italian championship.
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Who is Gunnar Nordahl?+
Nils Gunnar Nordahl was a Swedish professional footballer. A highly prolific, powerful, and physically strong striker, with an eye for goal, he is best known for his spell at AC Milan from 1949 to 1956, in which he won the scudetto twice, and also the title of pluricapocannoniere, with an unpreceden
What does the name Gunnar mean?+
The name Gunnar means "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Gunnar Nordahl born?+
Gunnar Nordahl was born on October 19, 1921.
When did Gunnar Nordahl die?+
Gunnar Nordahl died in 1995, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.
The name Gunnar is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Gunnar
Gunnar — October 19, 1921
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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