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Jesper Olsen was born on March 20, 1961 in Faxe Municipality, Denmark and is credited as an association football player. Jesper Olsen is 65 years old as of 2026. The listed height is 167 cm.
My Take
Jesper Olsen is the sort of player I treasure. A Danish left winger born in 1961 and standing just 167 cm, he graced both Ajax and Manchester United, then scored five goals in 43 caps for a Denmark side that lit up Euro 1984 and the 1986 World Cup. That golden generation remains one of football's great romantic teams, and a nimble, jinking winger was exactly the kind of player it celebrated. I have always loved touchline dribblers who unbalance defenses and create rather than finish. Olsen, the small craftsman operating in the shadow of the strikers, embodies an aesthetic of the game I deeply admire.
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- Name (English)
- Jesper Olsen
- Name (Japanese)
- イェスパー・オルセン
- Reading
- いぇすぱー・おるせん
- Born
- March 20, 1961 (age 65)
- Origin
- Faxe Municipality, Denmark
- Height
- 167 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
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Frequently asked questions
When was Jesper Olsen born?
Born March 20, 1961 (age 65).
Where is Jesper Olsen from?
Jesper Olsen is from Faxe Municipality, Denmark.
What does Jesper Olsen do?
Jesper Olsen works as association football player.
How tall is Jesper Olsen?
Jesper Olsen is 167 cm.
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