Peter Schmeichel
LegendGoalkeeperDenmark
Peter Schmeichel is a former goalkeeper from Denmark, born on 18 November 1963 in Gladsaxe. Clubs included Gladsaxe-Hero, Hvidovre IF, Brøndby IF, Manchester United and Sporting CP, among 7 in total. Peter Schmeichel won 129 caps for Denmark, scoring 1 goal (1987-2001).
Born
18 November 1963
Age
62
Birthplace
Gladsaxe
Country
Denmark
Position
Goalkeeper
Height
193 cm
Club career
- 1981-1984Gladsaxe-Hero46 apps · 0 goals
- 1984-1987Hvidovre IF78 apps · 6 goals
- 1987-1991Brøndby IF119 apps · 2 goals
- 1991-1999Manchester United292 apps · 0 goals
- 1999-2001Sporting CP55 apps · 0 goals
- 2001-2002Aston Villa29 apps · 1 goal
- 2002-2003Manchester City29 apps · 0 goals
International career
- 1987-2001Denmark129 caps · 1 goal
Honours
- Best European Goalkeeper1992
- IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper1992
- Best European Goalkeeper1993
- IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper1993
- Premier League Player of the Season1996
- Best European Goalkeeper1998
- Premier League Hall of Fame2022