| Thor Munkager | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 31 March 1951 Frederiksberg, Denmark | ||
| Died | 4 December 2017 (aged 66) | ||
| Nationality | Danish | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Pivot | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
1971-1978 | Helsingør IF | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1971-1978 | Denmark | 102 | (136) |
| Teams managed | |||
– | Helsingør IF HIK] AB] Frederiksberg IF | ||
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