Jesper Olsen

Jesper Olsen
Olsen in July 1981
Personal information
Date of birth (1961-03-20) 20 March 1961
Place of birth Faxe, Denmark
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Left winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1981 Næstved 72 (15)
1981–1984 Ajax 85 (23)
1984–1988 Manchester United 149 (24)
1988 Næstved 2 (1)
1988–1990 Bordeaux 54 (3)
1990–1992 Caen 58 (0)
Total 402 (59)
International career
1980–1990 Denmark 43 (5)
Managerial career
2010–2011 Melbourne Heart (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jesper Olsen (born 20 March 1961) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a left winger. He is best remembered for representing Ajax of the Netherlands and Manchester United of England. He was a regular player for the Danish national team, scoring five goals in 43 matches. He represented Denmark at the Euro 1984 and 1986 World Cup tournaments.

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