Svein Bakke

Svein Bakke (23 June 1953 – 16 December 2015) was a Norwegian footballer who played for Sogndal Fotball from 1971 to 1990. Bakke was central player when Sogndal faced SK Brann in the 1976 Norwegian Football Cup. Bakke played 514 matches over his nineteen-year career and scored 321 goals (in all competitions, including friendlies).

Not to be confused with Svein Erik Bakke.
Svein Bakke
Personal information
Date of birth (1953-06-23)23 June 1953
Date of death 16 December 2015(2015-12-16) (aged 62)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971–1990 Sogndal 514 (321)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Bakke served Sogndal in an administrative position until 2005, aside from one year (1999) with Wimbledon F.C. in England. Bakke later worked in the private sector.

Svein Bakke was the father of former Leeds United and Norway midfielder Eirik Bakke, who is currently Sogndal's manager.[1]

References
  1. Mæland, Andreas (16 December 2015). "Svein Bakke er død". Bergens Tidende. Retrieved 17 December 2015.


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