Helmuth Søbirk
Helmuth Arne Torkild Emin Søbirk (8 September 1916 – 19 August 1992) was a Danish amateur football player, who played 30 games and scored 10 goals for the Denmark national football team. Due to World War II, 10 of his last 14 internationals were matches against Sweden. Søbirk spent his club career with BK Frem and B 93. He was a forward and known for his trickery and cheeky style, which could zap his opponent's confidence.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Helmuth Arne Torkild Emin Søbirk | ||
| Date of birth | 8 September 1916 | ||
| Place of birth | Valby, Denmark | ||
| Date of death | 19 August 1992 (aged 75) | ||
| Position(s) | Right winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| B 93 | |||
| Boldklubben Frem | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1935–1937 | Boldklubben Frem | ||
| 1937–1939 | B 93 | 44 | (31) |
| 1939–1949 | Boldklubben Frem[1] | 146 | (57) |
| International career | |||
| 1935–1945 | Denmark | 30 | (10) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Honours
- Danish Championships: 1935-36, 1940–41 and 1943–44 with Frem, 1938-39 with B 93
References
- Number of matches and goals for Frem is for 1935-1937 and 1939-1949 altogether.
- Lundberg, Knud (1986). Dansk Fodbold. Vol. 1. Fra Breslau til Bronceholdet. Copenhagen: Rhodos. pp. 66–67. ISBN 87-7245-132-7.
- Jørgensen, Palle Banks (2004). Landsholdenes 2198 spillerprofiler : fra Krølben til Krøldrup. Tipsbladet. p. 341.
External links
- Helmuth Søbirk national team profile at the Danish Football Association (in Danish)
- Boldklubben Frem profile (in Danish) at the Wayback Machine (archived 27 February 2012)
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