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Jens Petersen

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Jens Petersen

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1941-12-22 (Esbjerg, Denmark)
Died
2012-03-08 (Esbjerg, Denmark) age 70
Nationality
Denmark
Languages
Danish, English
Residence History
Esbjerg, Denmark → Aberdeen, Scotland → Vienna, Austria → Mechelen, Belgium → Varde, Denmark

Career

Occupations
Footballer, Football manager
Active Years
1960-1975
Affiliations
Esbjerg fB, Aberdeen F.C., SK Rapid Wien, Racing Mechelen, Varde IF

Awards

Danish Football Player of the Year
1963
Organization: Danish Football Association (or awarding body)
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Defensive, steady playing styleStrong in aerial duels and marking
Recurring Motifs
Defensive consistencyProfessionalism

Legacy

Jens Petersen was a Danish central defender who played domestically and abroad, earning the Danish Football Player of the Year award in 1963. After retirement he worked as a coach of local clubs and remains remembered as a notable player from Esbjerg.

Archives

  • Esbjerg fB club archives
  • Aberdeen FC Heritage archives

Trivia

  • Earned 22 caps for the Denmark national team.
  • International career ended when he turned professional and joined Aberdeen.
  • Named Danish Football Player of the Year in 1963.
  • Retired as a player in 1975 and later managed Varde IF and Esbjerg fB.
  • Died on 8 March 2012 in Esbjerg, aged 70.