Michael Laudrup
Danish playmaker who won five consecutive La Liga titles across Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Michael Laudrup (born 15 June 1964) is a Danish professional football coach and former player. Known for his playmaking and technical abilities, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He is the older brother of fellow retired footballer Brian Laudrup.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 15 June 1964
- Birthplace
- Frederiksberg, Denmark
- Height
- 1.83 m / 6 ft
- Position
- Attacking midfielder, second striker
Lore & Background
During his playing career, Laudrup won league titles with Ajax, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus. At Barcelona, he claimed nine trophies in total, including four successive La Liga titles from 1991 to 1994 and the European Cup in 1992. He moved to arch-rivals Real Madrid in 1994, with whom he won his fifth consecutive La Liga title.
Reader's Guide
Laudrup made his debut for the Denmark national team on his 18th birthday in 1982, and scored 37 goals in 104 appearances. He starred in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, and from November 1994, he captained Denmark for a total of 28 matches, including the victorious 1995 Confederations Cup tournament. He played alongside his brother Brian in the Denmark team that reached the quarter-finals of the 1998 World Cup, and retired as an active player after the tournament.
Did You Know?
- Laudrup was voted the Best Foreign Player in Spanish Football over the preceding 25-year period in 1999.
- He was knighted with the Order of the Dannebrog in April 2000.
- He was named the Golden Player of Denmark by the Danish Football Union in November 2003.
- He was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list in 2004.
- In April 2013, Marca readers named him in the 'Best foreign eleven in Real Madrid's history'.
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