About Lis Pedersen
Lived 1946 – 2017 (aged 70–71). Lis Pedersen was a Danish association football player.
Lis Westberg Wedell-Riis (; 1946–6 September 2017 ) was a Danish footballer manager and former defender who played for Boldklubben Orient and the Denmark women's national football team.
Managerial career Westberg made history as the first female Danish head coach in 1980, guiding BK Femina to win the eighth edition of the Danish Championship in her first season. Westberg later worked with future Brentford and Spurs manager Thomas Frank in Frederiksværk.
Honours National team World Cup: 1971
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lis Pedersen?
Danish football player
When was Lis Pedersen born?
Lis Pedersen was born in 1946.
When did Lis Pedersen die?
Lis Pedersen died on 6 September 2017.
What was Lis Pedersen's occupation?
Lis Pedersen was an association football player.
What nationality was Lis Pedersen?
Lis Pedersen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lis Westberg Pedersen
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lis Pedersen. https://biography.guide/lis-pedersen/
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