Morten Olsen

Icon CB, also CDM Right-footed leaderanchor

Rating

Life

1998

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.

Around Olsen in the almanac

One rank above: Jon Dahl Tomasson at #7.

One rank below: Kasper Schmeichel at #9.