Peter Ankersen

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Peter Ankersen is a professional footballer from Denmark, known for playing as a right-back.

Ankersen scored a sensational goal reminiscent of Marco van Basten's strike, which was shortlisted for the 2013 FIFA Puskás Award.

He made his international debut for Denmark in a match against Poland on August 14, 2013.

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Биография

Early Life and Background

Peter Svarrer Ankersen is a Danish professional footballer born into a sporting family, where he developed a passion for football early on. He began his football education in the youth ranks of Esbjerg fB, where he faced limited opportunities in the first team. This prompted him to seek more playing time, leading to a pivotal move to Vejle Boldklub in the Danish 1st Division in 2010.

Club Career

Ankersen's career took off at Vejle, where his performances caught the attention of larger clubs. In March 2012, he transferred to Norwegian club Rosenborg BK, becoming a regular starter. However, after just 18 games, he returned to Esbjerg fB, where he played alongside his twin brother, Jakob Ankersen. Together, they helped the team achieve promotion and win the Danish Cup. Ankersen gained notoriety for a stunning goal against AGF Aarhus in 2013, which was shortlisted for the FIFA Puskás Award. His impressive displays led to a move to RB Salzburg in January 2014, followed by a transfer to F.C. Copenhagen in 2015, where he initially joined on loan before signing permanently.

International Career

Ankersen made his debut for the Denmark national team on August 14, 2013, in a match against Poland. He scored his first international goal on November 11, 2016, during a World Cup qualification match against Kazakhstan. He was later named in Denmark's preliminary squad for the 2018 World Cup, showcasing his growth as a player on the international stage.

Personal Life

Beyond football, Peter Ankersen shares a close bond with his twin brother, Jakob, who is also a professional footballer. Their shared experiences in the sport have undoubtedly influenced their careers and personal lives.

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Карьера и клубы

Club career

Getting his football education in the youth ranks of local team Esbjerg fB, he saw limited first team opportunities, and in the summer of 2010 he decided to join Vejle Boldklub in the Danish 1st Division. After two successful seasons for Vejle, both of them in the Danish 1st division, bigger teams started to pay him attention. In March 2012 he was sold to Norwegian club Rosenborg BK. He became a regular first team starter for the Norwegian side, but after only 18 games he had yet to settle personally. In the same summer he was sold back to his childhood club Esbjerg fB on a four-year contract. During his second stay at Esbjerg, alongside twin brother Jakob Ankersen, played an integral part of the Esbjerg team that following promotion won the Danish Cup and finished 4th in the Danish Superliga. During a 5–1 win over AGF Aarhus on 10 August 2013, Ankersen scored a sensational goal reminiscent of Marco van Basten's strike in the final of Euro 88. The goal was shortlisted for the 2013 FIFA Puskás Award. In January 2014 he was signed by RB Salzburg after impressing against them in the group stages of the Europa league, and was praised for his ability to play on either defensive flank. He joined F.C. Copenhagen in the summer of 2015 initially on loan, before signing permanently the season after. He was linked with a move to the Premier League club Newcastle United. Ankersen was nominated for the goal of the season by the Danish football federation in 2017. On transfer deadline…

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 20 September 2026

International

As of match played 15 October 2019

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

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International career

On 17 May 2013, Ankersen was called up for the Denmark national team for a friendly against Georgia. In the match, he remained an unused sub for the entire game. On 14 August 2013, he made his international debut in a 3–2 loss to Poland, coming on as a substitute for Nicolai Boilesen at half-time. Ankersen scored his first goal ever in Denmark national team colours on 11 November 2016 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Kazakhstan. Denmark won 4–1. Ankersen was named in Denmark's preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia in May 2018. However, he did not make the final 23.

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