Name:Peter Schmeichel
Born:18/11/63 Gladsaxe, Denmark
Height:193cm - 6ft 4in
Weight:102kg - 16st 1lb
Full International:Denmark (109 caps, 0 goals)
Squad Number: 1
Debut:17.08.1991
Appearances (1991-1999):399
Goals:1
Peter Schmeichel began playing professional football with Hvidovre of Denmark, before moving on to one of the country's biggest League clubs, Brondby.
At Brondby, Schmeichel picked up three League Championship medals and was voted
Danish 'Footballer of the Year' in 1990.
In August 1991 Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson paid £500,000 for the relatively unknown keeper. Schmeichel however turned out to be worth his weight in gold!
On his debut at Old Trafford, Schmeichel kept a clean sheet as he did for the next three games.
The United faithful quickly recognised his skill in goal, claiming after just four games that he was the best keeper to play for the club since Alex Stepney.
In his first full season at Old Trafford, he collected a League Cup winners' medal and helped United to second spot in the League, conceding only 33 goals in 42 games.
The following season United and Schmeichel went one better, winning the League Championship - a trophy Manchester United had coveted for 26 years.
Since moving to Manchester United, Schmeichel has picked up four League Championship medals, has won the FA Cup twice and a League Cup winners' medal.
It is no coincidence that Schmeichel's arrival at Old Trafford has coincided with one of United's most successful spells in their history.
Voted the Best 'Goalkeeper in the World' on two occasions, he is almost certainly the best in Europe.
His large frame is often enough to put a player off the target. He is an excellent shot stopper and contributes to the attack with his long throws and goal kicks.
From time to time, he moves up the field for corners.
He memorably scored a header for United when playing against Rotor Volgograd in September 1995.
Peter Schmeichel left the club after its best season ever- the Treble Season
Peter Schmeichel was the captain in the Champions' League Final &
Lifted the trophy with Sir Alex Ferguson.
Peter Schmeichel wears an XXXL goalkeeper jersey.
As a child he was a Manchester United supporter.
On his international debut in Greece, Schmeichel kept a clean sheet as his team went on to a 5-0 victory.
Originally a striker in Denmark, he scored six goals in 88 appearances for Hvidovre and two in 119 appearances for Brondby.