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Born on October 19, 1921, Gunnar Nordahl was from Hörnefors, Västerbotten County, Sweden. Gunnar Nordahl was credited as an association football player, association football coach and athlete. Death is recorded on September 15, 1995, at the age of 73. Awards on record include Guldbollen (1947). The listed height was 180 cm.
My Take
Gunnar Nordahl gives me chills as a pure goalscorer. His AC Milan spell from 1949 to 1956 produced two scudetti and an astonishing five Serie A top-scorer titles, numbers that still command awe today. At 180 cm, powerful and ruthless in front of goal, he was a striker built around one ruthless instinct: scoring. Winning the Guldbollen back home in Sweden in 1947 shows he was honored on both sides of the continent. Knowing he helped lay the foundation of Milan's storied history, I find this kind of timeless legend endlessly captivating, no matter how often I revisit the story.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gunnar Nordahl
- Name (Japanese)
- グンナー・ノルダール
- Reading
- ぐんなー・のるだーる
- Born
- October 19, 1921 – September 15, 1995
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Hörnefors, Västerbotten County, Sweden
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / athlete
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1947 Guldbollen
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gunnar Nordahl born?
Born October 19, 1921.
When did Gunnar Nordahl die?
Died September 15, 1995, aged 73.
Where was Gunnar Nordahl from?
Gunnar Nordahl was from Hörnefors, Västerbotten County, Sweden.
What did Gunnar Nordahl do?
Gunnar Nordahl worked as association football player, association football coach, athlete.
How tall was Gunnar Nordahl?
Gunnar Nordahl was 180 cm.
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