Jens Petersen
Danish footballer and manager
About Jens Petersen
Lived 1941 – 2012 (aged 70). Jens Petersen was a Danish association football player and association football coach.
Jens Petersen (22 December 1941 – 8 March 2012) was a Danish football player and manager. He was born in Esbjerg. During his playing career he played as a defender for Esbjerg fB and Varde IF in Denmark, Aberdeen in Scotland, Rapid Wien in Austria, and Racing Mechelen in Belgium.
He earned a total of 22 caps for the Danish national side, but his international career was ended when he turned professional and joined Aberdeen. After retiring as a player in 1975, he managed Varde IF and Esbjerg fB.
He died on 8 March 2012, aged 70.
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Who was Jens Petersen?
Danish footballer and manager (1941-2012)
When was Jens Petersen born?
Jens Petersen was born on 22 December 1941 in Esbjerg.
When did Jens Petersen die?
Jens Petersen died on 8 March 2012 in Esbjerg.
What was Jens Petersen's occupation?
Jens Petersen was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jens Petersen?
Jens Petersen was Danish.
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