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10 / Denmark · 1970–1989

Morten Olsen

CB leaderanchor
Caps · Denmark
102
Goals · Denmark
4
Life
1949
Clubs
B 1901, Cercle Brugge, Racing White, Anderlecht, 1. FC Köln
#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. Career record: 102 caps and 4 goals for Denmark; club career at B 1901, Cercle Brugge, Racing White, Anderlecht, 1. FC Köln.

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Career record

1970–1972B 1901
1972–1976Cercle Brugge
1976–1980Racing White
1980–1986Anderlecht
1986–19891. FC Köln
Denmark102 caps, 4 goals

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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.

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