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John Allan Nielsen (born 8 April 1953) is a Danish former footballer who played as a midfielder or libero for Odense Boldklub and for Dutch club Roda JC Kerkrade.[1] He made two appearances for the Denmark national team in 1984.[2]

Career

Nielsen made 250 appearances for Odense Boldklub scoring 20 goals.[3] With OB, he won the Danish championship twice, in 1977 and 1982, and the Danish Cup once, in 1983.[3]

In 1984, he made two appearances for the Denmark Olympic team, captaining the team in both matches.[3]

Style of play

Mostly a midfielder, Nielsen was described as "reliable" and "hard-working" and with good control of the ball.[3] In his second stint with Odense Boldklub he was deployed as a libero.[3]

Legacy

In 2012, on the occasion of Odense Boldklub's 125th anniversary, Nielsen was voted into the club's all-star team.[3]

Later life

Nielsen later worked as a municipal employee in Odense and was trained as a freight forwarder.[3]

Honours

Odense Boldklub[3]

References

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External links

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