Danish · Gladsaxe, Denmark · Born 18 November 1963Danish goalkeeper who kept goal throughout Manchester United's dominant 1990s era, winning five Premier League titles and the 1999 Champions League as the cornerstone of the Treble-winning side.
Manchester United paid £530,000 for Peter Schmeichel in 1991 — one of the most absurd transfer bargains in football history — and he repaid it by lifting the Champions League trophy in 1999 as club captain on the final night of his United career. Manchester United paid £530,000 in 1991 — one of football's greatest transfer bargains — and he spent 8 seasons making 398 appearances, winning 5 Premier League titles, 3 FA Cups and the 1999 Champions League as captain, lifting the trophy on his final United appearance. He earned 129 Denmark caps keeping 66 clean sheets and captaining them at the 1992 European Championship — which Denmark won remarkably having entered as late replacements. He kept 342 career clean sheets in 752 appearances. Brief spells at Sporting CP (1999–2001), Aston Villa (2001–02) and Manchester City (2002–03) closed his career. He was named Danish Player of the Year 6 times. He was chosen as the best goalkeeper in Premier League history in a 2019 fan vote. His shot-stopping, commanding of his area and distribution were all considered elite. His son Kasper Schmeichel also became a professional goalkeeper, winning the Premier League with Leicester City.
Captaining Denmark to Euro 1992 victory and legendary Manchester United career
How They Played
Imposing physical presence, excellent shot-stopping, commanding in penalty area, strong leadership
Lasting Impact
Revolutionized goalkeeping with commanding presence and leadership skills
Career Honours
- Champions League 1999 (Manchester United)
- Premier League 5x
- FA Cup 3x
- League Cup 1992
- Danish Championship 3x (Brøndby)
- Danish Football Player of Year 6x
- Euro 1992 (Denmark)
- Premier League 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladsaxe-Hero | 1981–1984 | — | — | 0 | #1 |
| Hvidovre | 1984–1987 | — | — | — | — |
| Brøndby | 1987–1991 | — | 119 | 1 | — |
| Manchester United | 1991–1999 | £530 | 398 | 1 | — |
| Aston Villa | 1999–2001 | — | 42 | 0 | — |
| Manchester City | 2002–2003 | £530 | 29 | 0 | — |
 Denmark | — | — | 129 | 1 | — |
Danish Athletes