Johan Kalin (born 1978) is a

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football manager who served as head coach of the

Nepal national football team The Nepal national football team ( ne, नेपाल राष्ट्रिय फुटबल टोली) represents Nepal in International men's football, and is governed by the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA). A member of the As ...

after having managed several teams in Sweden. Kalin is a certified coach with

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and other football governing bodies.

Coaching career

For the

2013–14 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League The 2013–14 Martyr's Memorial A-Division League season ( ne, 2013-14 शहीद स्मारक ए डिभिजन लीग), also known as the Martyrs' Memorial Red Bull 'A' Division League Football Tournament 2013–14 for sponsorship ...

, Kalin signed as the new head coach for

Machhindra F.C. Machhindra FC (formally known as Machhindra Bahal Club) is a Nepali professional football club from the central Kathmandu, neighborhood of Keltole, playing in the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League. History Machhindra FC was established in 19 ...

He led the team to finish second in the league, for which he was praised for his tactics. In 2019,

All Nepal Football Association The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) (Nepali: अखिल नेपाल फुटबल संघ (एन्फा)) is the governing body of football in Nepal. It is responsible for the national team as well as club competitions. The or ...

signed Kalin to be the new head coach of Nepal’s national football team for two years. His first match was a friendly against

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, which ended in a 0–0 draw.

Managerial statistics

References

External links

Johan Kalin interview
Living people Expatriate football managers in Nepal Nepal national football team managers Swedish football managers Swedish expatriate football managers {{Nepal-footy-bio-stub 1978 births Machhindra F.C. managers Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Nepal