Preben Elkjær, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Preben Elkjær

Danish footballer

Date of Birth: 11-Sep-1957

Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Profession: association football manager, association football player, journalist

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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Preben Elkjær (born 11 September 1957) is a retired Danish professional footballer who played as a striker. Amongst others, he played with Hellas Verona in Italy, helping the club to the only major title of its history, the 1985 Serie A.
Additionally, Elkjær scored nearly 40 goals for the Danish national team in 11 years, being a leading figure for the Danish side under coach Sepp Piontek that played at the Euro 1984 and the 1986 World Cup (a first-ever appearance), often hailed as the golden generation of Danish football by their countrymen.
Elkjær won the Bronze Ball award at the latter competition.
Widely regarded as one of the best forwards of the 1980s, Elkjær finished second in the Ballon d'Or awards in 1985, having been placed third the previous year, and going on to finish fourth in 1986.
In Verona he is still remembered, having earned the persisting nickname "Il sindaco" (the mayor) during his stint for the club.
Renowned for his goal-scoring abilities, he remains one of the most popular football personalities in his native Denmark.