Friedrich Karm
Estonian footballer with national team cap
Born
1907
119 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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A player in the field of football, represented Estonia internationally. Active during the early 20th century, contributed to the development of football in Estonia. Played for FC Tallinn and was a key member of the national team, participating in the first official matches for the country. His efforts helped lay the foundation for future generations of Estonian footballers.
Played for the Estonian national team
Played for FC Tallinn
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