Anders Lindegaard
Anders Lindegaard (2011)
Anders Rosenkrantz Lindegaard ( born April 13, 1984 in Dyrup, Denmark ) is a Danish football player.
Career
Association
In his childhood, Lindegaard joined the youth academy of Odense BK, his hometown club, with.
Beginning of the professional career
For the 2003/04 season he signed a professional contract with Odense BK. In the Funen metropolis but he could not prevail against goalkeeper Arkadiusz Onyszko itself.
Lend- time in Kolding
In the summer of 2008 changed Lindegaard, on loan for half a year to second division Kolding FC. There he came to nine appearances.
Return to Odense and on-lent to Norway
During the winter break of the season 2008/ 09 he returned to Odense, however, was but lent again. This time the Norwegian first division side FK Aalesunds where Lindegaard became the goalkeeper.
But Repeated return to Odense and rejoined to Aalesund
For the season 2009/10, Anders Lindegaard hoped for a regular place in Odense BK. However, the club was not to emphasize Lindegaard as the successor to Onyszko but undertook Roy Caroll. Therefore, Lindegaard joined in August finally Aalesunds FK. There he became a goalkeeper. With good performances he moved gradually focus from the English Premier League club Manchester United. Interest was also bolstered by the performances in the national team.
Move to Manchester United
At the turn of 2010/11 Lindegaard moved for five million euros to Manchester United. He receives a four-year contract. He was considered a possible successor to the now 40 years old Edwin van der Sar. His move to Manchester caused a stir, especially since he was unknown outside of Scandinavia. Compatriot Peter Schmeichel, been active himself at Manchester United, doubted a breakthrough Lindegaards the major English club. Flemming Povlsen contrast Lindegaard trust it entirely, to fight for a regular place in Manchester; this he founded with his attack speed with good anticipation and with the fact that Lindegaard could initiate attacks with good rapid shedding. Also have Lindegaard some experience to be a good goalkeeper. His debut for Manchester he gave on 29 January 2011, when he was used in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup game against FC Southampton. However, after the signing of David de Gea, he was at first only the number 2 made his debut in the Premier League gave Lindegaard on October 1, 2011, when he came into use in the 2-0 victory at the seventh match against Swansea City. For the year 2011/ 12, Lindegaard was able to beat its competitors. August 3, 2012 Lindegaard extended his contract until 30 June 2016.
National
Youth teams
Lindegaard made six appearances for the youth national teams of Denmark ( U19 2x and 4x U20).
A-team
End of August 2010 appointed Morten Olsen, coach of the Danish national team, Lindegaard for the qualifier for the 2012 European Football Championship against Iceland after Thomas Sorensen, the goalkeeper, and Stephan Andersen failed due to an injury. Against Iceland came Anders Lindegaard also used and carried by a strong performance in a 1-0 victory at.
Achievements
Manchester United
- English Champion: 2013