Michael Pedersen (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 June 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Esbjerg, Denmark | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1985 | Esbjerg | 114 | (46) |
| 1985–1987 | Osasuna | 18 | (1) |
| 1987–1989 | Esbjerg fB | 45 | (22) |
| 1990–1991 | Ikast | 16 | (0) |
| 1992–1997 | Esbjerg fB | 188 | (76) |
| Total | 381 | (145) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2015 | Esbjerg fB (caretaker) | ||
| 2017–2019 | Denmark U16 | ||
| 2017–2018 | Denmark U17 | ||
| 2019–2020 | Denmark U17 | ||
| 2022–2023 | Ringkøbing | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michael "Mex" Pedersen[1] (born 11 June 1963) is a Danish football manager and former footballer who most recently managed Ringkøbing IF.
Pedersen started his career with Danish side Esbjerg, where he became the club's all-time top scorer.[2] He was described as a "club legend".[3] While playing football in Denmark, he also worked in advertising.[4] In 1986, he signed for Spanish La Liga side Osasuna, becoming the first foreign player to sign for the club.[5] He was regarded to not have performed well for them.[6]
Style of play
Pedersen mainly operated as a striker and was known for his shooting ability in Denmark.[7]
