Walter Christensen
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| Walther Christensen | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Walther Christensen | |
| Date of birth | September 23, 1918 | |
| Place of birth | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Date of death | December 1, 1965 (aged 47) | |
| Place of death | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Youth career | ||
| Boldklubben Frem | ||
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1937-1947 | Boldklubben Frem | 139 (23) |
| National team | ||
| 1939-1942 | Denmark | 10 (1) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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John Walther Christensen (September 23, 1918 - December 1, 1965) was a Danish amateur football player, who played 10 internationals, scoring 1 goal. Due to World War II 6 of his 10 internationals were matches against Sweden. Christensen spent his entire club career with Boldklubben Frem, with whom he won the Danish championship in 1941 and 1944.
Christensen was known as a talented and well-balanced player who possessed a fine overview and performed delicate passes.[1] Off the field he was known to be a bit to fond of alcoholic beverages.[1] In his civil life Christensen worked as a upholsterer and saddler.[1] Towards the end of World War II he was imprisoned in the Frøslev Prison Camp.[1]
[edit] Honours
- Danish Championships: 1940-41 and 1943-44 with Frem
[edit] References
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