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Peter Schmeichel

Danish association football player · Denmark · On the map · Footballers · Born 1963 · age 62

Peter Bolesław Schmeichel is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

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A life in dates

2022Premier League Hall of FameAward2008Danish Sports Hall of FameAward1996Premier League Player of the SeasonAward1992Best European GoalkeeperAwardIFFHS World's Best GoalkeeperAward1963Born18 November 1963

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Career 9

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Manchester City F.C.2002-2003290
Aston Villa F.C.2001-2002291
Sporting CP1999-2001550
Manchester United F.C.1991-19992920
Brøndby IF1987-19911192
Denmark1987-20011291
Hvidovre IF1984-1987786
Denmark U211984-198689
Gladsaxe-Hero1981-1984460

Awards

Premier League Hall of Fame2022
Danish Sports Hall of Fame2008
Premier League Player of the Season1996
IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper1992
Best European Goalkeeper1992
Member of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

During eight seasons at English club Manchester United, he won 15 trophies including five Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and captaining the club to victory in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final to complete the treble. Schmeichel also played for the Denmark national team, with which he won the UEFA European Championship in 1992. Regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, he was voted the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper in 1992 and 1993, while the International Federation of Football History & Statistics ranked Schmeichel among the top 10 goalkeepers of the 20th century.

Country
Denmark
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1963 · age 62