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Martti Kosma

Martti Kosma

Finnish footballer (1927–1999)

Martti Johannes Kosma (26 March 1922 – 29 July 1999) was a Finnish football player and manager.

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Playing career

A forward, Kosma began his career at KuPS. In 1953, Kosma moved to Kajaanin Palloilijat, playing for the club for a year, before returning to KuPS.[1]

Managerial career

Following his playing career, Kosma moved into management. In 1958, Kosma managed KuPS to the 1958 Mestaruussarja title.[2] Kosma moved to Reipas Lahti, winning the Mestaruussarja in 1963, 1967 and 1970, as well as the Finnish Cup in 1964.[3] In 1975, Kosma managed the Finland national team for two games.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Martti Kosma". World Football. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Mestarijoukkueet ja valmentajat 1950-2008". Suomen Jalkapallovalmentajat ry (in Finnish). Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Martti Kosma". Reipas Lahti (in Finnish). Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  4. [4]
    "National football team manager Martti Kosma". EU Football. Retrieved 1 August 2021.


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