Helmuth Søbirk Explained

Helmuth Søbirk
Fullname:Helmuth Arne Torkild Emin Søbirk
Birth Date:8 September 1916
Birth Place:Valby, Denmark
Position:Right winger
Youthclubs1:B 93
Youthclubs2:Boldklubben Frem
Years1:1935–1937
Years2:1937–1939
Years3:1939–1949
Clubs1:Boldklubben Frem
Clubs2:B 93
Clubs3:Boldklubben Frem[1]
Caps2:44
Goals2:31
Caps3:146
Goals3:57
Nationalyears1:1935–1945
Nationalteam1:Denmark
Nationalcaps1:30
Nationalgoals1:10

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]

Søbirk worked as a hospital porter and radio dealer.[3]

Honours

Notes and References

  1. Number of matches and goals for Frem is for 1935-1937 and 1939-1949 altogether.
  2. Book: Lundberg, Knud . Dansk Fodbold . Knud Lundberg. 1. Fra Breslau til Bronceholdet . 1986 . Rhodos . Copenhagen . 87-7245-132-7 . 66–67 .
  3. Book: Jørgensen, Palle Banks . Landsholdenes 2198 spillerprofiler : fra Krølben til Krøldrup . Tipsbladet . 2004 . 341 .