Dennis Rommedahl
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Dennis Rommedahl | ||
Date of birth | 22 July 1978 | ||
Place of birth | Copenhagen, Denmark | ||
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Right winger | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1995–1997 | Lyngby | 26 | (4) |
1997–2004 | PSV Eindhoven | 160 | (29) |
1997–1998 | → RKC Waalwijk (loan) | 34 | (5) |
2004–2007 | Charlton Athletic | 75 | (4) |
2007–2010 | Ajax | 61 | (9) |
2008–2009 | → NEC (loan) | 14 | (0) |
2010–2011 | Olympiacos | 18 | (1) |
2011–2013 | Brøndby | 48 | (6) |
2013–2014 | RKC Waalwijk | 0 | (0) |
Total | 436 | (58) | |
International career | |||
1996–1997 | Denmark U19 | 4 | (1) |
1996–1999 | Denmark U21 | 15 | (4) |
2000–2013 | Denmark | 126 | (21) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Dennis Rommedahl (Danish pronunciation: [ˈʁʌməˌtɛˀl]; born 22 July 1978) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a right winger. The second-most capped national player for Denmark, he appeared in 126 matches and scored 21 goals for his country, and was a member of the Danish squads at the 2002 World Cup, Euro 2004, the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012. He was nominated for Danish Footballer of the Year in 2007, but did not win the award until 2010.
Club career
Rommedahl was born in the Bispebjerg borough of Copenhagen. He played youth football for a number of clubs, including B. 93 and Lyngby. He made his senior debut in 1995 for Lyngby, playing in the Danish Superliga.
PSV Eindhoven and RKC Waalwijk
In 1997, he was acquired by PSV Eindhoven, where he made his debut on 22 March in a 1–0 home loss against Heerenveen. After his second match, PSV loaned him to RKC Waalwijk for the 1997–98 season. He returned to PSV in 1998 where he became a success by outrunning defenders and providing dangerous crosses from the wing. He was a member of the PSV squad that won four Eredivisie championships and four Johan Cruijff Shields.
Charlton Athletic
Rommedahl moved from Dutch to English football in the summer 2004 when he signed a four-year contract for Premier League side Charlton Athletic. His first season was spent settling in at The Valley, with a notable length of time spent on the substitute's bench and on the physiotherapist's table. During his second season, he took a leading role in helping Charlton climb the ladder in the Premier League.
Rommedahl was linked with several moves away from Charlton. In the summer of 2006, he was nearly sold to Zenit St. Petersburg. In December 2006, he was linked with a £1 million move to F.C. Copenhagen.[2] This link was resurrected as Charlton edged closer to relegation, with Rommedahl being discussed as a replacement for Michael Silberbauer, who was expected to leave Denmark to join a foreign club. In the summer of 2007, Galatasaray and Getafe expressed interest in signing him.[3] However, he finally left Charlton on 20 July 2007, moving to Ajax for fee of £680,000.
Ajax and NEC
With Ajax, Rommedahl immediately won his fifth career Johan Cruijff Shield in a 1–0 win over his former team, PSV Eindhoven. He was also one of five players nominated for the Danish Football Player of the Year in 2007. For the second half of the 2008–09 season, he went out on loan to NEC.[4] He finished his Ajax-career at the end of the season 2009–10.
Olympiacos
In July 2010, Rommedahl signed a two-year contract with Super League Greece club Olympiacos.[5][6] On 30 August 2011, Olympiacos released Rommedahl to find another club.[7]
Brøndby
Rommedahl joined Brøndby on 30 August 2011 on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract and was given the number 11 shirt.
RKC Waalwijk
Rommedahl signed with RKC Waalwijk in the summer of 2013.[8] Because of injuries he had never played an official match before he dissolved his contract with the club in January 2015.[9]
International career
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Rommedahl was selected to play for the Danish under-19 national youth team in July 1996. He went on to play a combined 19 matches and score five goals for the under-19 and under-21 national youth teams.
After the appointment of Morten Olsen, Rommedahl was immediately called up for his Denmark senior national team debut in August 2000. He played the next 38 Danish national team matches in a row, the first 32 games in the starting line-up. The 38 games included Denmark's four games at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where he scored against defending world champions France in Denmark's 2–0 victory. He also played all four Danish matches at the Euro 2004. His unbroken run of national team games ended in February 2004 when he missed the friendly against Turkey.
On 28 May 2010, Olsen announced that Rommedhal would be part of the final squad of 23 participating in the 2010 World Cup.[10] He assisted Nicklas Bendtner's goal, and scored the winner himself, in a group stage game against Cameroon on 19 June 2010. Rommedahl was also inducted in the final squad for Euro 2012, where he once again participated in all of the Danish group matches.
On 9 October 2014, after a long-term injury, Rommedahl announced that he would officially retire from the national team.[11] He was given a farewell ceremony before Denmark's match against Portugal on 14 October 2014.
Career statistics
Club
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Lyngby | 1995–96 | Danish Superliga | 9 | 0 | – | – | 9 | 0 | ||||||
1996–97 | Danish Superliga | 17 | 4 | – | 4 | 0 | – | 21 | 4 | |||||
Total | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 4 | ||
PSV Eindhoven | 1996–97 | Eredivisie | 2 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | ||||
1998–99 | Eredivisie | 19 | 2 | – | 7 | 2 | – | 26 | 4 | |||||
1999–2000 | Eredivisie | 23 | 0 | – | 6 | 0 | – | 29 | 0 | |||||
2000–01 | Eredivisie | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | – | 9 | 2 | 1[a] | 0 | 41 | 7 | ||
2001–02 | Eredivisie | 34 | 12 | – | 12 | 0 | 1[b] | 1 | 47 | 13 | ||||
2002–03 | Eredivisie | 33 | 6 | – | 6 | 1 | 1[c] | 0 | 40 | 7 | ||||
2003–04 | Eredivisie | 19 | 4 | – | 6 | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 26 | 4 | ||||
Total | 160 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 211 | 35 | ||
RKC Waalwijk (loan) | 1997–98 | Eredivisie | 34 | 5 | – | – | – | 34 | 5 | |||||
Charlton Athletic | 2004–05 | Premier League | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 27 | 2 | ||
2005–06 | Premier League | 21 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 25 | 4 | |||
2006–07 | Premier League | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 32 | 0 | |||
Total | 75 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 6 | ||
Ajax | 2007–08 | Eredivisie | 30 | 3 | 3 | 1 | – | 4 | 1 | 5[e] | 1 | 42 | 6 | |
2008–09 | Eredivisie | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 3 | 0 | |||
2009–10 | Eredivisie | 28 | 6 | 6 | 1 | – | 7 | 2 | – | 41 | 9 | |||
Total | 61 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 86 | 15 | ||
NEC (loan) | 2008–09 | Eredivisie | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | 16 | 0 | |||
Olympiacos | 2010–11[13] | Super League Greece | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | – | 2 | 1 | – | 23 | 2 | ||
Brøndby IF | 2011–12[13] | Danish Superliga | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 21 | 3 | ||
2012–13[13] | Danish Superliga | 28 | 3 | 3 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 31 | 4 | |||
Total | 48 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 7 | ||
RKC Waalwijk | 2013–14 | Eredivisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | |||
2014–15 | Eerste Divisie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||||
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Career total | 436 | 58 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 63 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 536 | 74 |
- ^ Appearance in 2000 Johan Cruyff Shield
- ^ Appearance in 2001 Johan Cruyff Shield
- ^ Appearance in 2002 Johan Cruyff Shield
- ^ Appearance in 2003 Johan Cruyff Shield
- ^ One appearance in 2007 Johan Cruyff Shield; four appearances, one goal in Eredivisie play-offs for the Champions League
International
- Scores and results list Denmark's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rommedahl goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 7 October 2000 | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ![]() |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2002 World Cup qualifier |
2 | 15 November 2000 | Copenhagen, Denmark | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
3 | 2–0 | |||||
4 | 1 September 2001 | Copenhagen, Denmark | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–1 | 2002 World Cup qualifier |
5 | 6 October 2001 | Copenhagen, Denmark | ![]() |
1–0 | 6–0 | 2002 World Cup qualifier |
6 | 17 April 2002 | Copenhagen, Denmark | ![]() |
3–0 | 3–1 | Friendly |
7 | 11 June 2002 | Incheon, South Korea | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–0 | 2002 World Cup |
8 | 29 March 2003 | Bucharest, Romania | ![]() |
1–1 | 5–2 | Euro 2004 qualifier |
9 | 5–2 | |||||
10 | 9 February 2005 | Athens, Greece | ![]() |
1–2 | 1–2 | 2006 World Cup qualifier |
11 | 17 August 2005 | Copenhagen, Denmark | ![]() |
1–0 | 4–1 | Friendly |
12 | 16 August 2006 | Odense, Denmark | ![]() |
2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
13 | 6 September 2006 | Reykjavík, Iceland | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–0 | Euro 2008 qualifier |
14 | 6 June 2007 | Riga, Latvia | ![]() |
1–0 | 2–0 | Euro 2008 qualifier |
15 | 2–0 | |||||
16 | 17 October 2007 | Copenhagen, Denmark | ![]() |
3–1 | 3–1 | Euro 2008 qualifier |
17 | 19 June 2010 | Pretoria, South Africa | ![]() |
2–1 | 2–1 | 2010 World Cup |
18 | 11 August 2010 | Copenhagen, Denmark | ![]() |
1–2 | 2–2 | Friendly |
19 | 26 March 2011 | Oslo, Norway | ![]() |
1–0 | 1–1 | Euro 2012 qualifier |
20 | 7 October 2011 | Nicosia, Cyprus | ![]() |
2–0 | 4–1 | Euro 2012 qualifier |
21 | 3–0 |
Honours
PSV
Ajax
Olympiacos
Individual
- Danish Football Association's award (2): 2007, 2010 [14][15]
- UEFA awards 100 caps: 2011[16]
See also
References
- ^ "Brondby.com | Dennis Rommedahl". Archived from the original on 13 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
- ^ Copenhagen to make bid for Charlton's Rommedahl Archived 8 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine, tribalfootball.com, 31 December 2006
- ^ Færch Kvist, Thomas (2007). "Øst eller vest? Eller er hjemme bedst?". Tipsbladet Weekend. No. Week 18. pp. 14–15.
- ^ Rommedahl naar NEC , nu.nl, 20 January 2000
- ^ "Rommedahl und Holebas gelandet".
- ^ Denmark's Rommedahl signs with Olympiakos – Yahoo! Canada News[permanent dead link]
- ^ "BT Sport - Få alle sportsnyheder, stillinger og resultater fra sportens verden - www.bt.dk".
- ^ RKC haalt Rommedahl terug naar de Eredivisie Archived 21 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Rommedahl weg bij RKC Waalwijk (Dutch). 13 January 2015.
- ^ "Olsen names final Denmark squad". UEFA. 28 May 2010. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
- ^ "Striker Rommedahl retires from Denmark". 9 October 2014.
- ^ "Dennis Rommedahl » Club matches". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Dennis Rommedahl at Soccerway
- ^ "Καλύτερος Δανός ο Ρόμενταλ!".
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ "International centurions to receive UEFA award". UEFA. 30 August 2011. Archived from the original on 3 September 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
External links
- Dennis Rommedahl at Soccerway
- Dennis Rommedahl at Voetbal International (in Dutch)
- Dennis Rommedahl at Soccerbase
- Dennis Rommedahl national team profile at the Danish Football Association (in Danish)
- Complete League statistics at danskfodbold.com (in Danish)
- FootballDatabase.com career stats
- 1978 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Copenhagen
- Danish footballers
- Association football wingers
- Denmark international footballers
- Denmark youth international footballers
- Denmark under-21 international footballers
- Lyngby Boldklub players
- PSV Eindhoven players
- RKC Waalwijk players
- Charlton Athletic F.C. players
- AFC Ajax players
- NEC Nijmegen players
- Olympiacos F.C. players
- Danish Superliga players
- Eredivisie players
- Premier League players
- Super League Greece players
- 2002 FIFA World Cup players
- UEFA Euro 2004 players
- Danish expatriate footballers
- Danish expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands
- Expatriate footballers in the Netherlands
- Danish expatriate sportspeople in England
- Expatriate footballers in England
- Danish expatriate sportspeople in Greece
- Expatriate footballers in Greece
- 2010 FIFA World Cup players
- UEFA Euro 2012 players
- FIFA Century Club