Kasper Schmeichel

• Full name: Kasper Peter Schmeichel
• Date of birth: 5 November 1986
• Place of birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)

Senior club career (highlights)

• Manchester City (2006–2007) — made early appearances but spent time on loan
• Notts County (loan), Coventry City (loan), and other loan spells in early career
• Leeds United (2007–2009)
• Leicester City (2011–2022) — key period of his career, serving as first-choice goalkeeper
• Nice (2022–2023)
• Racing de Santander (joined 2023) — note: club moves after 2023 may not be covered if they occurred later

Achievements with Leicester City

• Premier League champion: 2015–16 (integral part of the title-winning team)
• FA Cup winner: 2020–21
• Leicester City Player of the Year (multiple seasons, including 2016–17)

International career

• Denmark national team debut in 2013
• Represented Denmark at UEFA Euro 2016 and UEFA Euro 2020 (played in latter stages)
• Key figure and captaincy duties at times for the national team

Style of play

• Shot-stopping goalkeeper known for reflexes and leadership
• Strong organizer of the defense, reliable in one-on-one situations
• Good distribution for initiating attacks

Personal

• Son of former Denmark and Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel

Information provided is current to mid-2024; for the latest club details and statistics please consult a live sports database or official club sources.