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| name = Svein Mathisen
| name = Svein Mathisen
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| fullname = Svein Erling Mathisen
| full_name = Svein Erling Mathisen
| birth_date = {{birth date|1952|9|30|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1952|9|30|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Sauda]], [[Norway]]
| birth_place = [[Sauda]], Norway
| death_date = {{death date and age|2011|1|27|1952|9|30|df=y}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2011|1|27|1952|9|30|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Kristiansand]], [[Norway]]
| death_place = [[Kristiansand]], Norway
| height = {{convert|1.80|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height = 1.80 m
| position = [[Midfielder|Attacking midfielder]]
| position = [[Attacking midfielder]]
| youthyears1 =
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = [[IK Start]]
| youthclubs1 = [[IK Start]]
| years1 = 1973–1989
| years1 = 1973–1989
| years2 = 1978
| years2 = 1978
| clubs1 = [[IK Start]]
| clubs1 = [[IK Start]]
| clubs2 = [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| clubs2 = [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]]
| caps1 = 327
| caps1 = 327
| caps2 = 2
| caps2 = 2
| goals1 = 106
| goals1 = 106
| goals2 = 0
| goals2 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 1975–1984
| nationalyears1 = 1975–1984
| nationalteam1 = [[Norway national football team|Norway]]
| nationalteam1 = [[Norway national football team|Norway]]
| nationalcaps1 = 25
| nationalcaps1 = 25
| nationalgoals1 = 2
| nationalgoals1 = 2
}}
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'''Svein Erling "Matta" Mathisen''' (30 September 1952 – 27 January 2011) was a [[Football (soccer)|footballer]] from Norway. With the exception of a short spell with Scottish club [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] in 1978, "Matta" played for [[IK Start]] throughout his career, where he won the Norwegian league title in 1978 and 1980. Mathisen was capped 25 times for [[Norway national football team|Norway]], scoring twice.
'''Svein Erling "Matta" Mathisen''' (30 September 1952 – 27 January 2011) was a Norwegian [[association football|footballer]]. With the exception of a short spell with Scottish club [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] in 1978, "Matta" played for [[IK Start]] throughout his career, where he won the Norwegian league title in 1978 and 1980. Mathisen was capped 25 times for [[Norway national football team|Norway]], scoring twice.


Playing [[midfielder|attacking midfielder]] or [[Striker (association football)|striker]], Mathisen played 327 top-tier league matches, and scored 106 goals. Both numbers are club records, and when he retired in 1989 he also held the domestic "matches played" record. It has later been beaten by [[Ola By Rise]], [[Roar Strand]], [[Christer Basma]], [[Erik Hoftun]] and [[Bjørn Johansen (footballer)|Bjørn Johansen]].
Playing [[attacking midfielder]] or [[striker (association football)|striker]], Mathisen played 327 top-tier league matches, and scored 106 goals. Both numbers are club records, and when he retired in 1989 he also held the domestic "matches played" record. It has later been beaten by [[Ola By Rise]], [[Roar Strand]], [[Christer Basma]], [[Erik Hoftun]] and [[Bjørn Johansen (footballer)|Bjørn Johansen]].


In 2010, Mathisen was diagnosed with [[stomach cancer]], and began treatment for it, but he continued to play football and appear on television. In an interview with [[Verdens Gang]], Mathisen said the sickness had taught him to love the little things in life, and that he was optimistic about his recovery.<ref>http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/norsk/artikkel.php?artid=10027640</ref>
In 2010, Mathisen was diagnosed with [[stomach cancer]], and began treatment for it, but he continued to play football and appear on television. In an interview with [[Verdens Gang]], Mathisen said the sickness had taught him to love the little things in life, and that he was optimistic about his recovery.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/norsk/artikkel.php?artid=10027640|title = Kreftsyk «Matta»: - Lever på lånt tid}}</ref>


Svein Mathisen died in his sleep from cancer in the early hours of 27 January 2011, nearly six months after being diagnosed. His last public appearance had been at a local football tournament just a few days prior. Several football personalites expressed grief over his death, and his old club IK Start cancelled all activities for the day.<ref>http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/norsk/artikkel.php?artid=10037844</ref>
Svein Mathisen died in his sleep from cancer in the early hours of 27 January 2011, nearly six months after being diagnosed. His last public appearance had been at a local football tournament just a few days prior. Several football personalities expressed grief over his death, and his old club IK Start cancelled all activities for the day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/norsk/artikkel.php?artid=10037844|title = - «Matta» var en av de største}}</ref>


Mathisen's son [[Jesper Mathisen|Jesper]] is also a footballer, who plays as a central defender or defensive midfielder for IK Start. He is also a former under-21 international for Norway.
Mathisen's son [[Jesper Mathisen|Jesper]] is also a footballer, who plays as a central defender or defensive midfielder for IK Start. He is also a former under-21 international for Norway.
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[[Category:Footballers from Kristiansand]]
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[[Category:Men's association football midfielders]]
[[Category:Norwegian footballers]]
[[Category:Norwegian men's footballers]]
[[Category:Norway international footballers]]
[[Category:Norway men's international footballers]]
[[Category:Eliteserien players]]
[[Category:IK Start players]]
[[Category:IK Start players]]
[[Category:Hibernian F.C. players]]
[[Category:Hibernian F.C. players]]
[[Category:Scottish Football League players]]
[[Category:Scottish Football League players]]
[[Category:Norwegian expatriate footballers]]
[[Category:Norwegian expatriate men's footballers]]
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[[Category:IK Start non-playing staff]]
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Latest revision as of 21:05, 28 February 2024

Svein Mathisen
Personal information
Full name Svein Erling Mathisen
Date of birth (1952-09-30)30 September 1952
Place of birth Sauda, Norway
Date of death 27 January 2011(2011-01-27) (aged 58)
Place of death Kristiansand, Norway
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Youth career
IK Start
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1989 IK Start 327 (106)
1978 Hibernian 2 (0)
International career
1975–1984 Norway 25 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Svein Erling "Matta" Mathisen (30 September 1952 – 27 January 2011) was a Norwegian footballer. With the exception of a short spell with Scottish club Hibernian in 1978, "Matta" played for IK Start throughout his career, where he won the Norwegian league title in 1978 and 1980. Mathisen was capped 25 times for Norway, scoring twice.

Playing attacking midfielder or striker, Mathisen played 327 top-tier league matches, and scored 106 goals. Both numbers are club records, and when he retired in 1989 he also held the domestic "matches played" record. It has later been beaten by Ola By Rise, Roar Strand, Christer Basma, Erik Hoftun and Bjørn Johansen.

In 2010, Mathisen was diagnosed with stomach cancer, and began treatment for it, but he continued to play football and appear on television. In an interview with Verdens Gang, Mathisen said the sickness had taught him to love the little things in life, and that he was optimistic about his recovery.[1]

Svein Mathisen died in his sleep from cancer in the early hours of 27 January 2011, nearly six months after being diagnosed. His last public appearance had been at a local football tournament just a few days prior. Several football personalities expressed grief over his death, and his old club IK Start cancelled all activities for the day.[2]

Mathisen's son Jesper is also a footballer, who plays as a central defender or defensive midfielder for IK Start. He is also a former under-21 international for Norway.

References

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  1. ^ "Kreftsyk «Matta»: - Lever på lånt tid".
  2. ^ "- «Matta» var en av de største".
  • Jeffrey, Jim (2005). The Men Who Made Hibernian F.C. since 1946. Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3091-2.
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  • Svein Mathisen at National-Football-Teams.com
  • Svein Mathisen at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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