Name: 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)
Club career (selected):
- Academy: Manchester City (youth)
- Nottingham Forest (loan spells and permanent periods)
- Leicester City (2011–2022) — Key achievements include leading Leicester to the 2015–16 Premier League title and multiple domestic cup successes.
- Nice (OGC Nice) (2022–2023)
- Return to play in England with clubs following his time in France; notable later-career moves include joining MLS side (if applicable by current date) — verify latest transfer for most up-to-date club.
International career for Denmark:
- Senior debut: 2013 (after switching from youth setups)
- Caps: 100+ (surpassed 100 caps during his international career; check latest records for exact number)
- Major tournaments: Represented Denmark at UEFA Euro tournaments (including Euro 2020, where Denmark reached the semi-finals) and FIFA World Cup finals (including 2018).
- Notable role: Long-serving first-choice goalkeeper and national team captain at times, known for shot-stopping, leadership, and penalty-saving ability.
Honours & recognitions (selected):
- Premier League: 2015–16 (with Leicester City)
- FA Cup: 2020–21 (with Leicester City)
- English Football League Cup: 2020–21 (with Leicester City) — confirm years for cup wins as needed
- Individual: Included in PFA Team of the Year (2015–16), Leicester City Player of the Year awards, and earned widespread recognition for his role in Leicester’s title-winning season.
Style of play: Commanding presence in goal, strong shot-stopper, good at organizing defense and distributing the ball. Known for composure under pressure and leadership qualities inherited in part from his father, Peter Schmeichel, a legendary Danish goalkeeper.
Personal: Son of Peter Schmeichel. Has been an influential figure in Danish football and enjoyed a highly successful club career, especially notable for the historic Leicester City Premier League win.