About Leif Nielsen
Lived 1942 – 2026 (aged 84). Leif Nielsen was a Danish association football player and association football coach.
Leif Bernhard Nielsen (28 May 1942 – 11 June 2026) was a Danish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Nielsen played for BK Frem in Denmark, and is regarded as one of the club's greatest players of all time.
Honours Danish Player of the Year: 1966
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leif Nielsen?
Danish footballer
When was Leif Nielsen born?
Leif Nielsen was born on 28 May 1942 in Copenhagen.
When did Leif Nielsen die?
Leif Nielsen died on 11 June 2026 in Skovlunde.
What was Leif Nielsen's occupation?
Leif Nielsen was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Leif Nielsen?
Leif Nielsen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leif Nielsen. https://biography.guide/leif-nielsen/
MLA: "Leif Nielsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leif-nielsen/.
Chicago: "Leif Nielsen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leif-nielsen/.
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