SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

KASPER SCHMEICHEL
KASPER SCHMEICHEL
KASPER SCHMEICHEL
Denmark flag
Number
#1
Nationality
Denmark
Team
DENMARK (Europe)
Coach
KASPER HJULMAND
Position
G (Goalkeeper)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
£1.6M

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.