About Børge Thorup
Lived 1943 – 2026 (aged 82). Børge Thorup was a Danish association football player.
Børge Thorup (4 October 1943 – 2 September 2026) was a Danish professional footballer who played as a defender.
Career Thorup was born on 4 October 1943. His career spanned from 1962 to 1974 and he both started and ended his career, at a time when the Danish league was amateur-only, with Brønshøj Boldklub. Between 1966 and 1973 he took his game abroad and played professionally for Morton (two spells), Crystal Palace and Clydebank.
He signed for Crystal Palace in March 1969, returned to Morton before the end of the season. Prior to that he played 11 matches for the U21-national team.
Death On 2 September 2026, it was announced that Thorup had died at the age of 82.
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Who was Børge Thorup?
association football player
When was Børge Thorup born?
Børge Thorup was born on 4 October 1943 in Copenhagen.
When did Børge Thorup die?
Børge Thorup died on 30 August 2026.
What was Børge Thorup's occupation?
Børge Thorup was an association football player.
What nationality was Børge Thorup?
Børge Thorup was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Børge Thorup. https://biography.guide/borge-thorup/
MLA: "Børge Thorup." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/borge-thorup/.
Chicago: "Børge Thorup." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/borge-thorup/.
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