Preben Elkjær

Legend SS, also ST, CAM Right-footed finishercreator

Rating

Editorial rank of 33 for Denmark

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The powerful cult hero led Verona to a stunning Serie A title and was a formidable presence for Denmark's 'Danish Dynamite' at Euro '84 and the 1986 World Cup.

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Around Elkjær in the almanac

One rank above: Allan Simonsen at #3.

One rank below: Brian Laudrup at #5.

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