About Axel Petersen
Lived 1887 – 1968 (aged 81). Axel Petersen was a Danish association football player.
Axel Karl Petersen (10 December 1887 – 20 December 1968) was a Danish amateur football (soccer) player, who played in the midfielder position. He played two games for the Denmark national football team, and won a silver medal at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He most notably represented Copenhagen club Boldklubben Frem, made his Danish national team debut in October 1911, and was selected for the Danish team at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He played one match at the tournament, the 7–0 win against Norway in the first round, as Denmark won silver medals. This was to be his last national team game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Axel Petersen?
Danish footballer (1887-1968)
When was Axel Petersen born?
Axel Petersen was born on 10 December 1887 in Copenhagen.
When did Axel Petersen die?
Axel Petersen died on 20 December 1968 in Copenhagen.
What was Axel Petersen's occupation?
Axel Petersen was an association football player.
What nationality was Axel Petersen?
Axel Petersen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Axel Petersen (footballer)
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