Lars Jacobsen
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Lars Jacobsen is one of the most recognized Kingdom Of Denmark Athletes of the Generation X generation.
Danish footballer
"One of Lars Jacobsen's defining career moments was consistently representing and captaining the Danish national team at major tournaments." โ About Lars Jacobsen
at UEFA Euro 2012two separate spells for FC CopenhagenWest Ham United against Wigan Athletic inthe match itselfFrance for En Avant de Guingamp in LigueDanish Superliga
Born
Years in career28 years active
September 20th, 1979
Birthplace
Odense
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Nationality
Kingdom Of Denmark
Height
181 cm (5'11") (average)
Generation
Generation X
Career
28 years
Region
Other
How Lars Jacobsen compares to other Athletes
๐Lars Jacobsen is 1 years younger than the average Athlete
๐5cm taller than the average Athlete
| Metric | Lars Jacobsen | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 46 | 47 | -1 yrs |
| Height | 181cm (5'11") | 176cm | +5cm |
| Career length | 28 yrs | ~35 yrs | -7 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Lars Jacobsen
Did you know?
Did you know that despite his long and distinguished career, Lars Jacobsen only scored one goal in 75 Premier League appearances across three different clubs?
5 Lesser-known facts
- Lars Jacobsen played in two separate spells for FC Copenhagen, winning five Danish Superliga titles with the club.
- He scored his only Premier League goal for West Ham United against Wigan Athletic in a 3-2 victory in 2010.
- Jacobsen was part of the Everton squad that reached the 2009 FA Cup Final, though he did not feature in the match itself.
- Towards the end of his career, he spent two seasons playing in France for En Avant de Guingamp in Ligue 1.
- He captained the Danish national team at UEFA Euro 2012, leading them through a tough group with Germany, Portugal, and Netherlands.
Career highlight
One of Lars Jacobsen's defining career moments was consistently representing and captaining the Danish national team at major tournaments. He notably led Denmark as captain at UEFA Euro 2012, showcasing his leadership and experience on the biggest stage.
Legacy
Lars Jacobsen is remembered as a highly reliable and consistent right-back, a true professional who provided stability for both his clubs and the Danish national team for over a decade.