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Peter Bolesław Schmeichel MBE (born 18 November 1963) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. During eight seasons at English club Manchester United, he won 15 trophies including five Premier League titles, three FA Cups and he captained the club to victory in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final to complete the ...
May 18, 2020 · One of the great all-round goalkeepers, Peter Schmeichel was a fine shot-stopper whose influence started around halfway where defenders were still in earshot. He...
Nov 26, 2023 · Peter Schmeichel’s legacy as one of football’s greatest goalkeepers is undeniable. With reflexes as sharp as a hawk’s and a presence as imposing as a fortress, he’s left an indelible mark on the sport.
View the player profile of Goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League.
Few goalkeepers have dominated the Premier League as Peter Schmeichel did with Manchester United in the 1990s. He was one of the first to deal comfortably with the new backpass law. Schmeichel’s long throws that launched United’s attacks were also an innovation in the competition.
Aug 2, 2022 · When Peter Schmeichel pulled on his gloves, there was a voice inside his head telling him he could not be beaten. Every goal that went past Manchester United ’s goalkeeper was a personal...
Aug 6, 2019 · Peter Schmeichel: The Great Dane Who Redefined Modern Goalkeeping. Manchester United had needed a reliable first choice goalkeeper for more than two decades by the early 1990s, with Alex...
Oct 23, 2015 · The most conspicuous absentee was Peter Schmeichel, an iconic goalkeeper and a hulking figure in Manchester United's recent history. Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville summed it up on Monday Night...
Aug 26, 2020 · Schmeichel was the undisputed United No 1 and played an average of 50 games per season in his eight years at Old Trafford, usually behind a settled back four, but Coton’s arrival pushed him...
1 day ago · The players themselves could scarcely believe it, and goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel recalled: "It really sank in when we were in Copenhagen in the town hall for the celebrations with the rest of ...
