Rasmus Lauge Schmidt (born 20 June 1991) is a Danish handball player for Bjerringbro-Silkeborg Håndbold and the Danish national team.[1]

Rasmus Lauge Schmidt
Rasmus Lauge Schmidt in 2016
Personal information
Born (1991-06-20) 20 June 1991 (age 33)
Randers, Denmark
Nationality Danish
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing position Centre back/Left back
Club information
Current club Bjerringbro-Silkeborg Håndbold
Number 25
Youth career
Years Team
0000–2009
Bjerringbro FH
Senior clubs
Years Team
2009–2013
Bjerringbro-Silkeborg
2013–2015
THW Kiel
2015–2019
SG Flensburg-Handewitt
2019–2023
Telekom Veszprém
2023–
Bjerringbro-Silkeborg Håndbold
National team 1
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–
Denmark 163 (406)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris Team
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2019 Germany/Denmark
Gold medal – first place 2023 Poland/Sweden
Silver medal – second place 2011 Sweden
Silver medal – second place 2013 Spain
European Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 Serbia
Silver medal – second place 2024 Germany
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Hungary/Slovakia
Junior World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2009 Egypt
1 National team caps and goals correct
as of 29. January 2024

He made his debut for Denmark's handball team in 2010, and with them has won World and European Championships. He has previously played for German side THW Kiel and Danish side Bjerringbro-Silkeborg.[2]

Clubs

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Lauge began his handball career in Bjerringbro FH. In 2009 he signed a 3-year deal with Bjerringbro-Silkeborg. He signed a 3-year contract with THW Kiel on 28 February 2013, which began with the start of the 2013–2014 season. On 5 May 2015 Lauge signed a 3-year deal with SG Flensburg-Handewitt.[3]

On 5 March 2018 it was announced that Rasmus Lauge would continue his career with Hungarian side Telekom Veszprém joining the club from the 2019/2020 season. He signed a two-year contract with the club.[4]

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ EHF profile
  2. ^ "Statistic Men's National Team. Team Roster, Denmark". DHF. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Lauge and younger Toft Hansen to SG Flensburg!". www.handball-planet.com. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Rasmus Lauge Schmidt continues in Veszprém!". handballveszprem.hu. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
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