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Allan Simonsen

Allan Simonsen

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Allan Simonsen is a former forward from Denmark, born on 15 December 1952 in Vejle. Clubs included Vejle Boldklub, Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Barcelona and Charlton Athletic. Allan Simonsen won 55 caps for Denmark, scoring 20 goals (1972-1986).

The club career on record runs from 1971 to 1989, across four clubs. The longest of those was seven years at Borussia Mönchengladbach (1972-1979), where the record shows 178 appearances and 76 goals. Those spells add up to 500 club appearances and 202 goals. Honours on record include Ballon d'Or.

Born
15 December 1952
Age
73
Birthplace
Vejle
Country
Denmark
Position
Forward
Height
166 cm

Club career

  • 1971-1972Vejle Boldklub42 apps · 16 goals
  • 1972-1979Borussia Mönchengladbach crestBorussia Mönchengladbach178 apps · 76 goals
  • 1979-1982FC Barcelona crestFC Barcelona98 apps · 31 goals
  • 1982-1983Charlton Athletic16 apps · 9 goals
  • 1983-1989Vejle Boldklub166 apps · 70 goals

International career

  • 1972-1986Denmark55 caps · 20 goals

Honours

  • Ballon d'Or

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