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Denmark

Morten Olsen

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Rating

87

Life

1998

#10

Editorial rank of 33 for Denmark

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true footballing intellectual, Olsen redefined the libero role with his elegant play and astute leadership for clubs like Anderlecht and Köln.

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Around Olsen in the almanac

One rank above: Kim Vilfort at #9.

One rank below: Harald Nielsen at #11.

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