Bernhard Andersen
Danish footballer (1892–1958)
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Bernhard Vilhelm Andersen (5 February 1892 – 9 February 1958) was a Danish footballer who played as an outside forward for the Danish national team.[1]
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Andersen in 1916 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bernhard Vilhelm Andersen | ||
| Date of birth | 5 February 1892 | ||
| Place of birth | Copenhagen, Denmark | ||
| Date of death | 9 February 1958 (aged 66) | ||
| Place of death | Copenhagen, Denmark | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1914–1917 | Velo | ||
| 1917–1923? | BK Frem | ||
| International career | |||
| 1918–1920 | Denmark | 5 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Andersen played club football for BK Velo and BK Frem. He won the Danish football championship once, in 1923.
International career
Andersen made his international debut for Denmark on 20 October 1918, in a friendly against Sweden. His first and only goal for his country was scored on 13 June 1920, in a 1–1 draw against Norway.[2]
Andersen's final international appearance came when he represented his country in the men's football tournament at the 1920 Summer Olympics. Denmark were eliminated in the first round by eventual silver medalists Spain.[3]
