About John Nielsen
Born 1972. John Nielsen is a Danish association football player.
John Schmidt Nielsen (born 7 April 1972) is a Danish former association football player, who played for Ikast and Viborg FF of the Danish Superliga. He moved abroad to play professionally for Southend United and Leiftur.
Club career In summer 1996 Nielsen was signed for Southend United by player-manager Ronnie Whelan. After being allowed to join Leiftur on loan, Nielsen was handed a free transfer by Southend's subsequent manager Alvin Martin.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Nielsen?
Danish player
When was John Nielsen born?
John Nielsen was born on 7 April 1972 in Aarhus.
What is John Nielsen's occupation?
John Nielsen is an association football player.
What nationality is John Nielsen?
John Nielsen is Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Nielsen (footballer, born 1972)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Nielsen. https://biography.guide/john-nielsen-association-football-player/
MLA: "John Nielsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-nielsen-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Nielsen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-nielsen-association-football-player/.
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