Alex Nielsen

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Alex Nielsen
Personal information
Full name Alex Nielsen
Date of birth (1958-03-26) 26 March 1958 (age 66)
Place of birth Denmark
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Boldklubben Sylvia
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Fremad Amager
Vejle Boldklub 327 (0)
Hvidovre IF
International career
Denmark U21 16
Denmark 1
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alex Nielsen (born 26 March 1958) is a former Danish football goalkeeper.

Biography

Nielsen is mainly known for his many years as goalkeeper at Vejle Boldklub. He came to VB in 1977 from Fremad Amager and became the first professional player at Vejle Boldklub.

Nielsen made his debut in 1978 against Medan and played his last game for VB in 1987 against the Czech Olympic team. During his time at the club Vejle won the Danish Cup in 1977 and 1981 and the Danish Championship in 1978 and 1984.


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