173 Kasper Schmeichel

Kasper Peter Schmeichel, born on 5 November 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a renowned professional goalkeeper known for his calm demeanor, leadership, and outstanding reflexes. The son of legendary Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, Kasper began his youth career at Manchester City’s academy. After a series of loan spells, he joined Notts County and later moved to Leeds United. In 2011, he signed for Leicester City, where he truly made his mark. Schmeichel played an instrumental role in Leicester’s remarkable Premier League title triumph in 2015-16, captaining the defense and delivering crucial saves.
Internationally, he has represented Denmark at major tournaments including Euro 2012, the 2018 World Cup, and Euro 2020. After over a decade at Leicester, he left for French side OGC Nice in 2022 before moving on to Belgian club Anderlecht in 2023. Schmeichel’s career is defined by resilience, professionalism, and a legacy reminiscent of his father’s greatness.