How many caps did Allan Simonsen win for Denmark?

Allan Simonsen won 55 caps for Denmark, scoring 20 goals.

What did Allan Simonsen win?

Allan Simonsen's recorded honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.

Which clubs did Allan Simonsen play for?

Vejle (1971–1972), Borussia Mönchengladbach (1972–1979), Barcelona (1979–1982), Charlton Athletic (1982–1983), Vejle (1983–1989).

Where does Allan Simonsen rank among Denmark's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Allan Simonsen #3 of Denmark's 33 greatest players of all time.

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03 / Denmark · 1972–1986

Allan Simonsen

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Caps · Denmark

Goals · Denmark

Life

1952

Clubs

Vejle, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Barcelona, Charlton Athletic

Honours

1× Ballon d'Or

Editorial rank of 33 for Denmark

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 55 caps and 20 goals for Denmark; club career at Vejle, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Barcelona, Charlton Athletic; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.

Career sources

Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Career dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q153463

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Career record

1971–1972	Vejle
1972–1979	Borussia Mönchengladbach
1979–1982	Barcelona
1982–1983	Charlton Athletic
1983–1989	Vejle
Denmark	55 caps, 20 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 5 October 2026
Caps · Denmark checked 5 October 2026
Goals · Denmark checked 5 October 2026
Honours · 1× Ballon d'Or checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Denmark legends whose careers overlapped Simonsen's

Morten Olsen · 1970–1989

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Around Simonsen in the almanac

One rank above: Peter Schmeichel at #2.

One rank below: Preben Elkjær at #4.

Denmark's editorial top five: Michael Laudrup · Peter Schmeichel · Allan Simonsen · Preben Elkjær · Brian Laudrup.

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