Tommy Nielsen (footballer, born 1972)

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Tommy Nielsen
Personal information
Full name Tommy Fredsgaard Nielsen
Date of birth (1972-06-11) 11 June 1972 (age 52)
Place of birth Denmark
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
0000–1997 Næstved 37 (2)
1997–1999 Aarhus Fremad 62 (4)
1999–2003 AGF 53 (3)
2003–2011 FH 154 (11)
2013–2014 Fjarðabyggð 34 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Tommy Fredsgaard Nielsen (born 11 June 1972) is a Danish former footballer who played as a midfielder.

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Early life

Nielsen was born in 1972 in Denmark. He almost attended police academy. [1]

Career

Nielsen started his career with Danish side Næstved.[ citation needed ] In 1997, he signed for Danish side Aarhus Fremad.[ citation needed ] In 1999, he signed for Danish side AGF.[ citation needed ] In 2003, he signed for Icelandic side FH.[ citation needed ] He helped the club win the league. [2] In 2013, he signed for Icelandic side Fjarðabyggð.[ citation needed ]

Style of play

Nielsen mainly operated as a defender. He was described as a "powerful defender". [3]

Personal life

Nielsen has been married. He has worked in the golf industry. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Island er under huden på Nielsen". sn.dk.
  2. ↑ "Tommy Nielsen: Til í eitt ár í viðbót". visir.is.
  3. ↑ "Tommy Nielsen hættur: Fyrstu titlarnir með FH standa upp úr". fotbolti.net.
  4. ↑ "Tommy Nielsen: Ætlaði að hætta knattspyrnuiðkun". mbl.is.
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