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Peter Schmeichel
Goalkeeping for Denmark’s European champions and Manchester United’s treble winners.
129 caps · Five league titles
- Born
- 18 November 1963
- Birthplace
- Gladsaxe, Denmark
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Peter Schmeichel
Danish goalkeeper known for commanding his penalty area and organising defenders. His career included European Championship victory with Denmark and major club success in England.
Early life
Danish childhood
The son of a Polish musician and a Danish nurse, he grew up near Copenhagen and began playing organised football as a child.
Career
- 1991
Manchester United
Joined the English club.
- 1992
European Championship
Helped Denmark win the tournament.
- 1999
Treble
Captained United in the Champions League final that completed the season’s three major trophies.
Achievements
129 caps
Represented Denmark between 1987 and 2001.
Five league titles
Won five Premier League championships during eight seasons.
Beyond sport
Music and family
Plays piano and performed keyboards with Robbie Williams in Copenhagen. His son Kasper also became an international goalkeeper.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Carlsberg. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.