Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional footballer (goalkeeper) |
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| Nationality | Danish |
| Date of Birth | 18/11/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Gladsaxe, Denmark |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Peter Schmeichel
05/05/2026
FOX Sports announced that Peter Schmeichel would return to its studio team as an analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. It followed his earlier work with the broadcaster during Euro 2024. The former Manchester United and Denmark goalkeeper joined a line-up that includes other former stars such as Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Peter Bolesław Schmeichel MBE is a Danish former professional goalkeeper. He is best remembered for his years at Manchester United, where he captained the club to victory in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final to complete the treble. He was voted IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper in 1992 and 1993 and was part of Denmark's UEFA Euro 1992 winning squad. After retiring as a player, he has worked as a television analyst, including for FOX Sports at the 2024 UEFA Euro and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. |
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| Full Name | Peter Bolesław Schmeichel |
| Inducted | English Football Hall of Fame (2003) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.93 m |
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| Weight | 102 kg |
| Playing Position | Goalkeeper |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Born in Gladsaxe to a Polish father, Antoni Schmeichel, and a Danish mother, Inger. |
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Family
| Father | Antoni Schmeichel |
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| Mother | Inger |
| Son | Kasper Schmeichel |
Career
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Style Quotient
| Known For | Physical presence and commanding goalkeeping |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Wore specially made XXXL football shirts during his playing days. | |
| 2. Worked part-time at local companies and organisations while playing in his early career. | |
| 3. Holds the record as the most capped player for the Denmark national team. |
