Henrik Rasmussen (footballer)

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Henrik Rasmussen
Personal information
Date of birth (1968-06-13) 13 June 1968 (age 55)
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1991–2002 AaB 322 (27)
Total322(27)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Henrik Rasmussen (born 13 June 1968) is a Danish former professional footballer who made 322 appearances in the Superliga for AaB. [1]

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References

  1. "Profile" (in Danish). Danish Football Association.