Nikolai Linberg ( Latvian: Nikolajs Lindbergs; 3 April 1915 – unknown) was a Latvian-Estonian footballer. He was born in

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. In 1934, he received his Estonian citizenship. He began his football career at the age of 17. In 1934 he joined with JS Estonia Tallinn. In 1936 in

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, he scored 21 goals in 14 matches; this record lasted 58 years. He played also for Tallinna JK Dünamo, and Kalev. 1935–1938 he was a member of

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. In the second half of 1940s, he disappeared.

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1915 births Estonian men's footballers Estonian people of Latvian descent Footballers from Tallinn Missing people Tallinna JK Dünamo players Men's association football players not categorized by position JS Estonia Tallinn players Year of death unknown {{Estonia-footy-bio-stub