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

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. 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 Estonia men's national football team. In the second half of 1940s, he disappeared.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Linberg, Nikolai 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