Jørgen Nielsen
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Career & Clubs
Nielsen was born in Nykøbing Falster, Denmark. He signed for Liverpool in 1997 and was at Anfield for five years, but he left in 2002 having never playing a competitive game for the club. However, his shirt did taste Premier League action, against Everton on 27 September 1999. In the 77th minute of the game, goalkeeper Sander Westerveld and Everton striker Francis Jeffers got into a fight and both were sent off, but due to Liverpool having used all of their substitutions, left back Steve Staunton borrowed Nielsen's shirt and filled in as goalkeeper for the remainder of the match. Nielsen retired from playing in September 2007 in order to concentrate on his political science university degree. In March 2008 he made his comeback.
- Club
- Ølstykke FC (1994–1995)
- Club
- Boldklubben Frem (2003–2007)
- Club
- Liverpool F.C. (1997–2002)
- Club
- Ikast FS (1998–1998)
- Club
- Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. (1999–1999)
- Club
- Næstved BK (1993–1994)
- Club
- Hvidovre IF (1995–1996)
- Club
- Hellerup IK (2003–2003)
- Club
- FC Nordsjælland (2002–2003)
- Club
- Boldklubben Frem (2008–2008)
- National team
- Denmark
Legacy
Individual
Det Gyldne Bur (Goalkeeper of the Year in the Danish Leagues): 1996
Clubs
Played together with
Aaron CollinsWolverhampton Wanderers F.C. · 2016
Aaron McCareyWolverhampton Wanderers F.C. · 2010–2016- Abdul MuminFC Nordsjælland · 2017–2020
- Abe HartleyLiverpool F.C. · 1897–1898
- Abe RosenthalLiverpool F.C.
- Abel XavierLiverpool F.C. · 2001–2002
- Abel XavierLiverpool F.C. · 2002–2003
- Abraham LøkinBoldklubben Frem · 1989–1990
- Abu FrancisFC Nordsjælland
- Adam ArnarsonFC Nordsjælland · 2014–2016
Adam FedericiWolverhampton Wanderers F.C. · 2003–2003- Adam HammillLiverpool F.C. · 2006–2009
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Jørgen Tofte Nielsen is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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