John Nielsen (footballer, born 1972)

John Schmidt Nielsen (born 7 April 1972) is a Danish former association football player, who played for Ikast and Viborg FF of the Danish Superliga. He moved abroad to play professionally for Southend United and Leiftur.[1]

John Nielsen
Personal information
Full name John Schmidt Nielsen
Date of birth (1972-04-07) 7 April 1972 (age 52)
Place of birth Aarhus, Denmark
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfield
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1996 Ikast 19 (0)
1996–1998 Southend United 29 (3)
1998Leiftur (loan) 15 (0)
1998–1999 Viborg FF 8 (0)
2000–2003 Skive IK
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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In summer 1996 Nielsen was signed for Southend United by player-manager Ronnie Whelan. After being allowed to join Leiftur on loan, Nielsen was handed a free transfer by Southend's subsequent manager Alvin Martin.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "John Nielsen recalls spell with Southend United and memorable win against Bolton Wanderers". echo-news.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Martin: Why I let the Iceman go". Daily Gazette (Colchester). 25 September 1998. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
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