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Nils Middelboe

Danish footballer (1887-1976) · Denmark · On the map · Footballers · Died at 88

Nils Middelboe was a Danish amateur track and field athlete and football player as well as a football referee and leader. He represented the Denmark national football team at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics, winning silver medals in 1908 and 1912.

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Career 5

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Corinthian Casuals F.C.1923-1924
Newcastle United F.C.191300
Chelsea F.C.1913-1922175
Denmark1908-1920157
Kjøbenhavns Boldklub1903-19135528

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He was the first ever goalscorer for the Denmark national football team, when he scored in Denmark's debut game at the 1908 Summer Olympics. In 1913, he moved abroad to play for English club Chelsea, and became the first foreign player to ever represent the club.

Country
Denmark
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1976 · aged 88