Jakob Friis-Hansen (born 6 March 1967) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a defender.[3] At club level, he spent most of his career with French club Lille OSC. For the Denmark national team, he made 19 appearances.

Jakob Friis-Hansen
Personal information
Date of birth (1967-03-06) 6 March 1967 (age 57)
Place of birth Copenhagen, Denmark[1]
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1972–1982 B 1903
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1983–1987 B 1903 43 (1)
1987–1988 Lyngby 25 (4)
1988–1989 B 1903 37 (3)
1989–1995 Lille 217 (4)
1995–1996 Bordeaux 18 (2)
1996–1997 Hamburger SV 16 (1)
Total 366 (15)
International career
1990–1996 Denmark 19 (0)
Managerial career
2003–2007 Hellerup IK
2007–2008 BK Fremad Amager
2012–2013 Skovshoved IF
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Denmark
FIFA Confederations Cup
Winner 1995 Saudi Arabia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He is an old friend of former England forward Teddy Sheringham.[4]

He was formerly a scout for Liverpool F.C., and worked as Director of the European Recruitment for Southampton between 2011 and 2012.

References

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  1. ^ "Jakob Friis-Hansen". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  2. ^ Jakob Friis-Hansen at WorldFootball.net
  3. ^ "Friis-Hansen, Jakob" (in German). kicker.de. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  4. ^ "Teddy Sheringham's son Charlie could salvage his career in Denmark". mirror.co.uk. 4 February 2008. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
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