Carsten Fredgaard
Encyclopedia
Carsten Fredgaard is a Danish
professional football
player, who currently plays for AB
in the Danish First Division. His position is on the left, mainly as midfielder, but can also act both as a fullback or a winger
. He has played for a number of clubs in Danish
and English football
, winning two Danish Superliga
titles with F.C. Copenhagen
and the 2006 Danish Cup
with Randers FC
. He has played a single game for the Danish national team
, and has represented his country 13 times on the various national youth squads.
, whom he represented on the national under-19 and under-21 national teams
. He made his debut in the Danish Superliga
championship on September 3, 1995. He scored 16 goals in 31 games during the 1998-99 Superliga
season, which prompted English club Sunderland AFC to offer Lyngby a £ 1,500,000 million transfer deal.
Fredgaard signed his first full-time professional contract at age 22, when he moved to Sunderland on March 24, 1999. While at Sunderland, he played his only Danish national team
game in August 1999. His time at Sunderland was not successful, earning the undeserved nickname Chocolate Fireguard, bringing only a single appearance in the English Premier League championship. Despite some impressive Worthington Cup showings that saw him score two brilliant goals against Walsall, and in the next round complete a perfect cross for a Danny Dichio goal, Fredgaard failed to force his way into the first-team. On February 9, 2000, he was loaned out to Division One side West Bromwich Albion
. Back at Sunderland for the 2000-01 season
, he was once more loaned out to a Division One team on November 17, 2000, this time playing two months for Bolton Wanderers
.
In July 2001, Fredgaard moved back to Denmark, as F.C. Copenhagen
(FCK) bought him in a £ 500,000 transfer deal. Unable to hold down a place in the starting line-up in FCK's championship-winning 2002-03 Superliga
season, Fredgaard went on loan to fellow Superliga teams FC Nordsjælland
and Randers FC
. He played one game as FCK won the 2005-06 Superliga
championship. When his contract expired in January 2006, he moved to second-tier Danish 1st Division
club Randers FC on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract. He was named "Man of the Match
" as Randers won the 2006 Danish Cup
, and he helped the club win promotion
to the Superliga for the 2006-07 Superliga
season. In July 2009, he moved on to 1st Division club Akademisk Boldklub
.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
professional football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player, who currently plays for AB
Akademisk Boldklub
Akademisk Boldklub or AB is a Danish professional football club from Copenhagen,currently playing at the second highest level in Danish domestic football, the 1st Division.-History:...
in the Danish First Division. His position is on the left, mainly as midfielder, but can also act both as a fullback or a winger
Winger (sport)
In certain sports, such as football, field hockey, ice hockey, handball, rugby union, lacrosse and rugby league, the term winger is the name of a position. It refers to positions on the extreme left and right sides of the pitch . In American football and Canadian football, the analogous position...
. He has played for a number of clubs in Danish
Football in Denmark
Association football is the national sport of Denmark, with 342,955 players and 1,647 clubs registered under the Danish FA.- League system :The top 4 levels in Denmark are governed by the Danish Football Association...
and English football
Football in England
Association football is a national sport in England, where the first modern set of rules for the code were established in 1863, which were a major influence on the development of the modern Laws of the Game...
, winning two Danish Superliga
Danish Superliga
The Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament, and administered by the Danish Football Association. It is the highest association football league in Denmark and is currently contested by 12 teams each year, with 2 teams to be relegated, which proves to be one of the...
titles with F.C. Copenhagen
F.C. Copenhagen
F.C. Copenhagen is a professional Danish football club in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is part of the Parken Sport & Entertainment....
and the 2006 Danish Cup
Danish Cup
The Danish Cup is the official "knockout" cup competition in Danish football, run by the Danish Football Association. The cup has been contested annually since 1955...
with Randers FC
Randers FC
Randers FC is a Danish professional football team based in Randers, which plays in the top-flight Danish Superliga championship. Founded as a merger on January 1, 2003, the club builds upon the license of Randers Freja, a former three-time Danish Cup winning team...
. He has played a single game for the Danish national team
Denmark national football team
The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU...
, and has represented his country 13 times on the various national youth squads.
Biography
Fredgaard started his senior career with Lyngby BoldklubLyngby Boldklub
Lyngby Boldklub is a professional Danish football club founded in 1921. It is based at Lyngby Stadion in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. From 1994 to 2001 the club was known as Lyngby FC.-History:...
, whom he represented on the national under-19 and under-21 national teams
Denmark national under-21 football team
The Denmark national under-21 football team has played since 1976 and is controlled by the Danish Football Association. Before 1976, the age limit was 23 years.-U-21 European Championship:*1978 – Quarterfinals*1980 to 1984 – Did not qualify...
. He made his debut in the Danish Superliga
Danish Superliga
The Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament, and administered by the Danish Football Association. It is the highest association football league in Denmark and is currently contested by 12 teams each year, with 2 teams to be relegated, which proves to be one of the...
championship on September 3, 1995. He scored 16 goals in 31 games during the 1998-99 Superliga
Danish Superliga 1998-99
The 1998-99 Danish Superliga season was the 9th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association. It took place from the first match on July 26, 1998 to final match on June 16, 1999....
season, which prompted English club Sunderland AFC to offer Lyngby a £ 1,500,000 million transfer deal.
Fredgaard signed his first full-time professional contract at age 22, when he moved to Sunderland on March 24, 1999. While at Sunderland, he played his only Danish national team
Denmark national football team
The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU...
game in August 1999. His time at Sunderland was not successful, earning the undeserved nickname Chocolate Fireguard, bringing only a single appearance in the English Premier League championship. Despite some impressive Worthington Cup showings that saw him score two brilliant goals against Walsall, and in the next round complete a perfect cross for a Danny Dichio goal, Fredgaard failed to force his way into the first-team. On February 9, 2000, he was loaned out to Division One side West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
. Back at Sunderland for the 2000-01 season
2000-01 in English football
The 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...
, he was once more loaned out to a Division One team on November 17, 2000, this time playing two months for Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
.
In July 2001, Fredgaard moved back to Denmark, as F.C. Copenhagen
F.C. Copenhagen
F.C. Copenhagen is a professional Danish football club in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is part of the Parken Sport & Entertainment....
(FCK) bought him in a £ 500,000 transfer deal. Unable to hold down a place in the starting line-up in FCK's championship-winning 2002-03 Superliga
Danish Superliga 2002-03
The 2002–03 Danish Superliga season was the 13th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association...
season, Fredgaard went on loan to fellow Superliga teams FC Nordsjælland
FC Nordsjælland
Football Club Nordsjælland is a professional Danish football team from the North Zealand town of Farum, Denmark. Founded as Farum Boldklub from the merger of the town's two football clubs Farum IK and Stavnsholt BK in 1991, the club changed its name to F.C...
and Randers FC
Randers FC
Randers FC is a Danish professional football team based in Randers, which plays in the top-flight Danish Superliga championship. Founded as a merger on January 1, 2003, the club builds upon the license of Randers Freja, a former three-time Danish Cup winning team...
. He played one game as FCK won the 2005-06 Superliga
Danish Superliga 2005-06
The 2005-06 Danish Superliga season was the 16th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association. It took place from the first match on July 19, 2005 to the final match on May 14, 2006....
championship. When his contract expired in January 2006, he moved to second-tier Danish 1st Division
Danish 1st Division
The 1st Division has been the name of the second highest football league in Denmark since 1991. From 1945 to 1991 the 1st Division was the name of the highest level of football in Denmark...
club Randers FC on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract. He was named "Man of the Match
Man of the match
In sport, a Man of the Match or Player of the Game or Man of the Series award is given to the outstanding player, almost always the one who makes the most impact, in a particular match or series. The term was originally used more often in cricket before being adopted by other sports. This can be a...
" as Randers won the 2006 Danish Cup
Danish Cup
The Danish Cup is the official "knockout" cup competition in Danish football, run by the Danish Football Association. The cup has been contested annually since 1955...
, and he helped the club win promotion
Promotion and relegation
In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season...
to the Superliga for the 2006-07 Superliga
Danish Superliga 2006-07
The 2006–07 Danish Superliga season was the 17th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, which determined the winners of the Danish football championship. It was governed by the Danish Football Association. It took place from the first match on July 19, 2006 to the final match on May...
season. In July 2009, he moved on to 1st Division club Akademisk Boldklub
Akademisk Boldklub
Akademisk Boldklub or AB is a Danish professional football club from Copenhagen,currently playing at the second highest level in Danish domestic football, the 1st Division.-History:...
.