Leo Frederiksen
Leo Frederiksen | |
|---|---|
| 8th President of Danish Football Association | |
| In office 1940–1948 | |
| Preceded by | Kristian Middelboe |
| Succeeded by | Kristian Middelboe |
| 8th President of Danish Sports Confederation | |
| In office 1947–1962 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert Sander |
| Succeeded by | Gudmund Schack |
| Born | Leo Frederiksen 30 August 1894 Nakskov, Denmark |
| Died | 3 November 1969 (aged 75) Hellerup, Denmark |
| Resting place | Mariebjerg Cemetery |
| Citizenship | Danish |
| Occupations |
|
| Known for | Founder of FC Zürich, FC Barcelona, Player at FC Basel |
Leo Frederiksen (30 August 1894 – 3 November 1969) was a Danish lawyer, football player and sports executive, who was the 8th chairman of both the Danish Football Association (DBU) from 1940 to 1948 and of the Danish Sports Confederation (DIF) from 1947 to 1962. He was also the chairman of Denmark's Olympic Committee from 1957 to 1969. He saw participation in the Olympics as more important than victory.