Schmeichel, Peter Boleslaw

Sporting Clube de Portugal & Denmark

Birthdate: November 18, 1963
Birthplace: Gladsaxe, Denmark
Height: 193 cms
Weight: 87 kgs
Position: Goalkeeper
Games & Goals with National Team: 122 caps, 1 goal (as of June 12, 2000)
International Debut: May 10, 1988 vs. Hungary (D 2:2)
The Danish born goalkeeper's own personal style has introduced a new element to the game of soccer. His technique is well talked about in the industry and he is among the greatest players of all time. The Great Dane's massive presence provided a huge physical and psychological barrier for United over the past years. Outstanding reflexes for such a big man - though he can be prone to astonishing public histrionics. Schmeichel started his career as a striker at Gladsaxe and proved he has still has an eye for goal, scoring with a header from a corner in the UEFA Cup v Rotor Volvograd on September 26, 1995. His goal saved Manchester United's unbeaten European record at Old Trafford. Completed his dream of winning everything with Manchester United. He moved to Portugal and show that he is still one of the leading goalkeepers in the world, finishing FC Porto's hegemony. Scored his first international goal in June 2000 in a penalty kick vs Belgium. Barthez once declared: "Schmeichel is the best GK of the 20th Century."
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