Lasse Schöne

Lasse Schöne

Footballer

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He played for Genoa CFC from 2019 to 2021, continuing his professional career in Italy.

In 2021, Schöne returned to N.E.C. for a second stint, furthering his legacy in Dutch football.

Lasse Schöne is a Danish footballer known for his versatility on the field, playing as both a midfielder and forward.

Biography

Early Life

Lasse Schöne was born in Glostrup, Denmark, where he began his football journey at a young age. He played youth football with Himmelev-Veddelev BK before moving to Tåstrup B.70 and then Lyngby. In 2002, he joined the youth team of Eredivisie club SC Heerenveen, marking the start of his professional career.

Club Career

Schöne's professional debut came with De Graafschap in 2006, where he quickly made an impact by helping the team gain promotion to the Eredivisie. His performances earned him the title of Player of the Year at De Graafschap. In 2008, he signed with N.E.C., where he scored a crucial goal in the UEFA Cup, further solidifying his reputation as a talented midfielder. In 2012, Schöne joined AFC Ajax, where he enjoyed significant success, winning multiple Eredivisie titles and being named Ajax Player of the Year in 2014. He became a club legend, surpassing Søren Lerby's record for most appearances and scoring memorable goals, including one against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

International Career

Schöne's international career began with the Denmark national under-16 team, where he scored on his debut. He progressed through the youth ranks and made his senior debut in 2009, scoring shortly after coming on as a substitute. He represented Denmark in major tournaments, including Euro 2012 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, showcasing his skills on the international stage.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Schöne was known for his versatility, playing as a midfielder and forward, and for his exceptional set-piece abilities. His contributions to club and country have left a lasting legacy, making him a respected figure in Danish football.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

De Graafschap

Born in Glostrup, Schöne began playing youth football with Himmelev-Veddelev BK and moved on to Tåstrup B.70 and then Lyngby. In 2002, he moved to the youth team of Eredivisie club Heerenveen. He spent four years with the team without playing any league matches then moved to Eerste Divisie club De Graafschap in 2006. In his first season, he helped De Graafschap win promotion to the Eredivisie. In his two seasons with De Graafschap, he scored 12 goals in 70 matches.

NEC

Schöne signed for NEC in summer 2008. He scored the winning goal for NEC away at Spartak Moscow in December 2008, which sent the team through to the next round of the UEFA Cup. The club and the fans picked him as NEC's player of the year, a title he also won at his previous club, De Graafschap.

Ajax

On 18 April 2012, Schöne joined Ajax on a contract valid until 2015. A number of other Danish players had played for Ajax, including Michael Laudrup, who had been a role model for him throughout his career. The club and the fans picked him as the player of the year in 2014. On 2 March 2015, he signed a new contract lasting until summer 2017, and on 22 February 2017, he signed a new contract lasting until summer 2019. On 27 February 2019, he became the international player with the most games played for Ajax, by surpassing Søren Lerby's 269 games. On 5 March 2019, in the UEFA Champions League, Schöne scored Ajax's final goal of the Round of 16-second leg against Real Madrid,…

International career

Youth

Schöne began his international career with the Denmark national under-16 team, scoring a goal on his debut in August 2001. He played a total of ten matches and scored one goal for the under-17 and under-18 teams from July 2002 to March 2004. After joining De Graafschap, Schöne made his debut for the under-21 team in March 2007. He played a total of nine matches and scored one goal for the under-21s until October 2008.

Senior

On 12 August 2009, on his debut for the Denmark senior team in a friendly against Chile, Schöne scored less than a minute after being put into action in the second half. The goal was the equalizer in an eventual 1–2 loss at the Brøndby Stadium. He was unable to play in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa because of a knee injury, but did appear for Denmark at Euro 2012. In 2018 he was named in Denmark's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. He played in three matches, starting in one, but did not score.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 10 August 2024

International

As of 28 March 2021

Scores and results list Denmark's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Schöne goal.

Club
SC Heerenveen (2005–2006)
Club
N.E.C. (2008–2012)
Club
De Graafschap (2006–2008)
Club
AFC Ajax (2012–2019)
Club
Denmark national under-16 association football team (2001–2001)
Club
Denmark national under-17 football team (2002–2003)
Club
Denmark national under-21 football team (2007–2008)
Club
Denmark men's national football team (2009–2021)
Club
Denmark national under-16 association football team (2001–2001)
Club
Denmark national under-18 football team (2003–2004)
Club
Genoa CFC (2019–2021)
Club
SC Heerenveen (2021–2021)
Club
N.E.C. (2021–2025)
National team
Denmark

Trophies & Awards

Award
AFC Ajax–player of the year

Legacy

Honours

De Graafschap

Eerste Divisie: 2006–07 Ajax

Eredivisie: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2018–19 KNVB Cup: 2018–19 Johan Cruyff Shield: 2013, 2019 UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2016–17 Individual

De Graafschap Player of the Year: 2007–08 NEC Player of the Year: 2008–09 Ajax Player of the Year (Rinus Michels Award): 2013–14 Ajax Goal of the Decade: 2020 Eredivisie Team of the Year: 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

Danish footballer

Position

midfielder, forward

Extract from Wikipedia

Lasse Schöne is a Danish former professional footballer who played mainly as a defensive midfielder. A versatile player, he had been deployed as a box-to-box midfielder, holding midfielder and winger in his career. He was also known for his set piece abilities.

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