Kasper Schmeichel Danish Footballer Born 1986 in Copenhagen
Kasper Schmeichel · association football player · danes
Biography
Kasper Schmeichel, born 5 November 1986 in Copenhagen, is a Danish footballer. Kasper Schmeichel has lined up for Denmark men's national football team (2013–2025) and Leicester City F.C. (2011–2022).
Early life
His father is Peter Schmeichel. He attended Saint Julian's School and Hulme Hall Grammar School.
Career
The records list him as a goalkeeper. The first club on record is Denmark national under-19 football team (2004). He has played for 16 teams on record, including Denmark men's national football team, Leicester City F.C. and Manchester City F.C. 12 years at Denmark men's national football team make up the longest period in his listed career. At Denmark men's national football team (2013–2025), his team-mates on record include Christian Eriksen and Daniel Agger. Leicester City F.C. team-mates from the same years include Jamie Vardy, Jeffrey Schlupp and Islam Slimani.
Teams
16 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | Denmark national under-19 football team | Goalkeeper |
| 2005–2009 | Manchester City F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2006 | Bury F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2006 | Darlington F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2006 | Denmark national under-20 association football team | Goalkeeper |
| 2007–2008 | Cardiff City F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2007–2008 | Denmark national under-21 football team | Goalkeeper |
| 2007 | Falkirk F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2008 | Coventry City F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2009–2010 | Notts County F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2010–2011 | Leeds United F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2011–2022 | Leicester City F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2013–2025 | Denmark men's national football team | Goalkeeper |
| 2022–2023 | OGC Nice | Goalkeeper |
| 2023–2024 | R.S.C. Anderlecht | Goalkeeper |
Show all 16 teams
| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–2026 | Celtic F.C. | Goalkeeper |
Personal life
He studied at Saint Julian's School and Hulme Hall Grammar School.
Kasper Schmeichel on Social Media
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- Followers
- 1M @kasperschmeichel
- Engagement rate
- 1.02% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 10,442
- Average comments
- 45 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kasper Schmeichel?
Kasper Schmeichel is 39 years old, born on 5 November 1986 in Copenhagen.
What is Kasper Schmeichel known for?
Kasper Schmeichel is a goalkeeper who has played for Denmark men's national football team and Leicester City F.C..
How tall is Kasper Schmeichel?
Kasper Schmeichel is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Kasper Schmeichel’s nationality?
Kasper Schmeichel is Danish, born in Copenhagen.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q295797), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Hameltion · CC BY-SA 4.0
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