Ex Manchester United goalkeeper and Premier League legend, Peter Schmeichel celebrates his 57th birthday today.
Brøndby IF
Schmeichel made his professional debut for Danish side Brøndby in 1987 and was a part of the squad that won the top division in his first season.
It was during this period that Schmeichel also earned his first cap for the Denmark national team in a 1988 friendly against Hungary.
He would go on to win 4 Danish league titles and 1 Danish Cup in his 5 years at Brøndby.
Manchester United
After impressing at both club and international level and being named the Danish player of the year in 1990, Schmeichel was brought to Manchester by Sir Alex Ferguson.
It was reported that United paid around half a million to secure his services in what would end up being one of biggest transfer coups in history.
Peter Schmeichel won the English League Title x5, FA Cup x3, League Cup x1, Community Shield x4 & Champions League x1 during his time at the Red Devil’s.
He also put his name in the headlines for his performances on the international stage in this period, winning the Euro’s in 1992 with Denmark.
Sporting CP
Following an 8 year stint in English football Schmeichel decided a move to Lisbon was in his best interests at the age of 36.
The Danish keeper made an instant impact in Portugal winning the league title and domestic super cup in his first season.
Aston Villa
Schmeichel spent 2 years in Lisbon before making his return to English football with Aston Villa in 2001.
He made history in his only season at Villa Park becoming the first goalkeeper to score a Premier League goal with a back-post volley against Everton.
Manchester City
The Great Danes final calling was at previous rivals Manchester City where he played his final season of football before retiring in 2003.
Schmeichel finished his career with over 700 appearances and over 20 major honours for club and country.
Happy Birthday Peter!
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