A series where we, as the title suggest; get to know the legends associated with Manchester United.
A series where we, as the title suggest; get to know the legends associated with Manchester United.
Name – Jesper Olsen
Date of Birth – 20th March 1961
Place of Birth – Faxe, Denmark
Position – Left winger
Senior career –
1977-1981 – Næstved
1981-1984 – Ajax
1984-1988 – Manchester United
1988 – Næstved
1989-1990 – Bordeaux
1990-1992 – Caen
International Career –
1980-1990 – Denmark
Teams managed –
2010-2011 – Melbourne Heart (assistant)
Interesting Facts –
1 – Olsen scored five goals in 43 matches for Denmark during his time there.
2 – Olsen also represented Denmark at both the Euro 1984 and 1986 World Cup tournaments.
3 – Olsen moved to Manchester United from Ajax for a fee of £350,000.
4 – Olsen won an FA Cup medal in 1985 whilst playing for United.
5 – In 2011, Olsen became the Director of coaching at the Football Star Academy.