![]() Unusually for a goalkeeper, Schmeichel scored 11 goals during his career, including one for the national team. A fierce competitor, he was known for his loud, unstinting criticism of perceived mistakes by his defenders. ![]() He also won the UEFA Euro 1992 with his country Denmark.īorn in Gladsaxe, Copenhagen, Schmeichel was famous for his intimidating physique – at 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) tall and weighing close to 100 kg (15 st 10 lb) during his playing days – and wore specially made size XXXL football shirts. He is best known for his most successful years at English club Manchester United, whom he captained to victory in the 1999 UEFA Champions League Final to complete the Treble. Peter Bolesław Schmeichel MBE ( Danish pronunciation: born 18 November 1963) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. ![]() * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only
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