Age, Biography and Wiki
Ivan Nielsen was born on 9 October, 1956 in Frederiksberg, Denmark, is a Danish footballer (born 1956). Discover Ivan Nielsen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
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67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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9 October 1956 |
| Birthday |
9 October |
| Birthplace |
Frederiksberg, Denmark |
| Nationality |
Denmark
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 67 years old group.
Ivan Nielsen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Ivan Nielsen height is 6ft 4in .
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6ft 4in |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ivan Nielsen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ivan Nielsen worth at the age of 67 years old? Ivan Nielsen’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Denmark. We have estimated Ivan Nielsen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
footballer |
Ivan Nielsen Social Network
Timeline
He moved to B 1903 in 1991, and when the club merged to form F.C. Copenhagen in 1992, Nielsen went on to play for the new club.
Ivan Nielsen (born 9 October 1956) is a Danish former professional football player, who most prominently played professionally for Dutch clubs Feyenoord Rotterdam and PSV Eindhoven, winning the European Cup with PSV.
Born on Frederiksberg in Copenhagen, Ivan Nielsen started his senior career with Fremad Amager in 1975.
He debuted for the Danish under-21 national team in September 1977, and went on to play six games and score one goal for the under-21 national team.
In 1979, he moved abroad to play professionally with Feyenoord Rotterdam in the Dutch Eredivisie championship.
He was a part of the Feyenoord team which won the 1980 Dutch Cup, and made his debut for the Danish national team under national team manager Sepp Piontek in November 1980.
In 1984, Nielsen and Feyenoord won both the 1984 Eredivisie championship and Dutch Cup trophy.
He was called up for the Danish national team at the 1984 European Championship.
He played full time in Denmark's four games at the tournament, before the team was eliminated in the semi-finals.
A central defender, he was capped 51 times for the Danish national team, and represented his country at 1986 World Cup and two European Championship tournaments.
He was also called up for the 1986 World Cup, where he played three games as Denmark reached the round of 16.
After seven seasons at Feyenoord, he left the club in 1986.
Moving on to defending Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven, Nielsen joined up with fellow Danish internationals Frank Arnesen and Jan Heintze.
In a 1986 World Cup match, he successfully marked Uruguayan star Enzo Francescoli, and left him unable to move and play his football.
In the 7th minute he was booked for a strong tackle against Francescoli.
Towards the end of the first half, Nielsen fouled him at the edge of the penalty area.
The referee was close to the situation and awarded a penalty, on which Francescoli scored Uruguay's only goal (2–1) in Denmark's 6–1 win.
Nielsen helped PSV win three Eredivisie championships in a row from 1987 to 1989, as well as the three Dutch Cups in a row from 1988 to 1990.
His most notable result with PSV, was winning the international 1988 European Cup, when S.L. Benfica from Portugal were beaten on penalty shootout in the final.
Nielsen represented the Danish national team in the 1988 European Championship tournament.
The tournament was a disappointment for the Danish team, though Nielsen was one of few older players who played up to standard.
He ended his national team career in November 1989, having never scored in his 51 national team games.
After four seasons at PSV, he returned to Denmark to end his career in 1990.
He joined former club Fremad Amager, where he spent a single season.
He was a part of the Copenhagen team which won the 1993 Danish Superliga championship, in its first season of existence.
After that season, he moved to Næstved IF, where he ended his career.
He managed Næstved, and later Dragør Boldklub, before starting his own plumbing business in Copenhagen.
With his tall, 192 cm, and his strong body and stamina, he was a tough man-marker.
