Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 11 June 1963 | ||
Place of birth | Denmark | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
1982–1985 | Esbjerg | ||
1986–1987 | Osasuna | 18 | (1) |
1988–1989 | Esbjerg fB | ||
1989–1991 | Ikast FC | ||
1992–1997 | Esbjerg fB | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Michael Pedersen (born 11 June 1963) is a Danish football manager and former footballer who manages Ringköbing IF.
Pedersen is nicknamed "Mex". [1]
Pedersen started his career with Danish side Esbjerg, where he became the club's all-time top scorer. [2] He was described as a "club legend". [3] While playing football in Denmark, he also worked in advertising. [4] In 1986, he signed for Spanish La Liga side Osasuna, becoming the first foreign player to sign for the club. [5] He was regarded to not have performed well for them. [6]
Pedersen mainly operated as a striker and was known for his shooting ability in Denmark. [7]
After retiring from professional football, Pedersen worked as a youth manager, where he managed players including Denmark international Martin Braithwaite. [8] In 2015, he was appointed manager of Danish side Esbjerg. [9]
Pedersen could speak German, English, and Danish. [10]
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Date of birth | 11 June 1963 | ||
Place of birth | Denmark | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
1982–1985 | Esbjerg | ||
1986–1987 | Osasuna | 18 | (1) |
1988–1989 | Esbjerg fB | ||
1989–1991 | Ikast FC | ||
1992–1997 | Esbjerg fB | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Michael Pedersen (born 11 June 1963) is a Danish football manager and former footballer who manages Ringköbing IF.
Pedersen is nicknamed "Mex". [1]
Pedersen started his career with Danish side Esbjerg, where he became the club's all-time top scorer. [2] He was described as a "club legend". [3] While playing football in Denmark, he also worked in advertising. [4] In 1986, he signed for Spanish La Liga side Osasuna, becoming the first foreign player to sign for the club. [5] He was regarded to not have performed well for them. [6]
Pedersen mainly operated as a striker and was known for his shooting ability in Denmark. [7]
After retiring from professional football, Pedersen worked as a youth manager, where he managed players including Denmark international Martin Braithwaite. [8] In 2015, he was appointed manager of Danish side Esbjerg. [9]
Pedersen could speak German, English, and Danish. [10]