Henning Munk Jensen
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Henning Munk Jensen is a Danish
former association football player in the defender
position. He most prominently played professionally for Dutch
team PSV Eindhoven, as well as 392 games for AaB in Denmark during the 1960s. He was named 1968 and 1975 Danish Football Player of the Year, and played a record-setting 62 matches for the Denmark national football team
from 1966 to 1978, 24 of these as team captain.
He is the brother-in-law of Danish international Allan Michaelsen
, and thus the uncle of Danish international Jan Michaelsen
.
clubs Aalborg Chang
and Aalborg FC, before moving to Aalborg BK (AaB). He started his footballing career as a right winger
, but eventually settled as a tall, strong, and fast central defender
. He made his senior debut in 1965, and got his national breakthrough in AaB's games against English
team Everton F.C.
in the 1966–67 European Cup Winners' Cup. He was injured when AaB won the 1966 Danish Cup
, but was on the losing end when AaB lost the 1967 final. He missed AaB's victorious 1970 Danish Cup final through suspension.
In 1970, he moved abroad to play professionally with Dutch
club PSV Eindhoven, having been recommended to the club by Danish international and PSV player Bent Schmidt Hansen. He stayed with PSV for three seasons, before moving back to rejoin AaB in 1973. When AaB introduced professional wages, the management planned to pay all players the same amount, which prompted Munk Jensen and goalkeeper Karsten Simensen to leave the club. In early 1978, he moved from AaB to nearby team Frederikshavn fI
in the Danish 2nd Division
. He moved abroad once more to play for North America
n clubs Edmonton Drillers and San Jose Earthquakes in 1979. He returned to AaB in 1979, played a single year with Aalborg Freja in the 3rd Division, before he ended his career with AaB in the 2nd Division in 1981. He set an AaB club record with a total 392 games, a record which was eventually broken by Torben Boye
.
in June 1964, and played eight under-19 games until July 1965. He also played two games for the Denmark national under-21 football team
in 1966. In November 1966, he made his senior Danish national team debut under manager Poul Petersen
. He did not play his second international match until June 1968, but then established himself in the starting line-up, and was named 1968 Danish Football Player of the Year. He played a further 22 games for Denmark until June 1970. When he signed a professional contract with PSV, he was prohibited from representing the amateur-only national team.
After the rule of amateurism was abolished in 1971, Munk Jensen re-entered the Danish team in June 1972, and played a further four games that year. Not until he returned for his second stint with AaB, did he re-capture his place in the Danish starting line-up. He played his 28th game for Denmark in September 1974, and was appointed national team captain in September 1975. He was named 1975 Danish Football Player of the Year, the first player to win the award twice, and captained Denmark in 24 of his last 28 national team games. He played full time in all but one of his national team games, as he was substituted off the pitch in his 50th game, having played awfully in a 1-2 defeat to Poland
. In May 1978, he broke Bent Hansen
's record of 58 games for Denmark. He ended his international career in September 1978, having played a Danish record 62 international games. The record was broken by Per Røntved
in August 1981.
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...
former association football player in the defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
position. He most prominently played professionally for Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
team PSV Eindhoven, as well as 392 games for AaB in Denmark during the 1960s. He was named 1968 and 1975 Danish Football Player of the Year, and played a record-setting 62 matches for the Denmark national football 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...
from 1966 to 1978, 24 of these as team captain.
He is the brother-in-law of Danish international Allan Michaelsen
Allan Michaelsen
Allan Michaelsen is a Danish former football player and manager.He was voted Danish Football Player of the Year in 1969.He is the father of Jan Michaelsen.-External links:* * *...
, and thus the uncle of Danish international Jan Michaelsen
Jan Michaelsen
Jan Munch Michaelsen is a Danish football player for Hamarkameratene. Michaelsen has made 19 international appearances and scored a single goal for the Danish national team. From January 1, 2009 Jan Michaelsen will be head coach for F.C. Copenhagens 2. Division team...
.
Club career
He started his career in the youth teams of AalborgAalborg
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clubs Aalborg Chang
Aalborg Chang
Aalborg Chang is a Danish amateur association football club based in the town of Aalborg. It was known as FC Nordjylland from 2001 to 2004...
and Aalborg FC, before moving to Aalborg BK (AaB). He started his footballing career as a right winger
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, but eventually settled as a tall, strong, and fast central defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He made his senior debut in 1965, and got his national breakthrough in AaB's games against English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
team Everton F.C.
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
in the 1966–67 European Cup Winners' Cup. He was injured when AaB won the 1966 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...
, but was on the losing end when AaB lost the 1967 final. He missed AaB's victorious 1970 Danish Cup final through suspension.
In 1970, he moved abroad to play professionally with Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
club PSV Eindhoven, having been recommended to the club by Danish international and PSV player Bent Schmidt Hansen. He stayed with PSV for three seasons, before moving back to rejoin AaB in 1973. When AaB introduced professional wages, the management planned to pay all players the same amount, which prompted Munk Jensen and goalkeeper Karsten Simensen to leave the club. In early 1978, he moved from AaB to nearby team Frederikshavn fI
Frederikshavn fI
Frederikshavn forenede Idrætsklubber is a Danish sports club based in Frederikshavn. The club has branches in football, handball, swimming, gymnastics and wrestling....
in the Danish 2nd Division
Danish 2nd Division
The 2nd Division is the third tier Danish football league, just after the 1st Division.It was founded in 1945, after World War II, as the second-best Danish football division. When the Danish Superliga was founded in 1991, the 2nd Division became the third level league...
. He moved abroad once more to play for North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
n clubs Edmonton Drillers and San Jose Earthquakes in 1979. He returned to AaB in 1979, played a single year with Aalborg Freja in the 3rd Division, before he ended his career with AaB in the 2nd Division in 1981. He set an AaB club record with a total 392 games, a record which was eventually broken by Torben Boye
Torben Boye
Torben Boye is a Danish former professional football player, who played his entire career for Danish Superliga club Aalborg Boldspilklub . Boye has set a number of records for the club, including most played games, as he played 560 matches for AaB...
.
International career
Munk Jensen made his international debut with the Denmark national under-19 football teamDenmark national under-19 football team
The Denmark national under-19 football team was founded in 1950 as a under-18 team. In 2001, it was changed to a under-19 team.-Competitive record:...
in June 1964, and played eight under-19 games until July 1965. He also played two games for the Denmark national under-21 football team
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...
in 1966. In November 1966, he made his senior Danish national team debut under manager Poul Petersen
Poul Petersen (footballer)
Poul Petersen was a Danish football player and manager.During his career he played for AB, and earned 34 caps for the Denmark national football team from 1946 to 1952. He won a bronze medal in football at the 1948 Summer Olympics, and also participated four years later in 1952...
. He did not play his second international match until June 1968, but then established himself in the starting line-up, and was named 1968 Danish Football Player of the Year. He played a further 22 games for Denmark until June 1970. When he signed a professional contract with PSV, he was prohibited from representing the amateur-only national team.
After the rule of amateurism was abolished in 1971, Munk Jensen re-entered the Danish team in June 1972, and played a further four games that year. Not until he returned for his second stint with AaB, did he re-capture his place in the Danish starting line-up. He played his 28th game for Denmark in September 1974, and was appointed national team captain in September 1975. He was named 1975 Danish Football Player of the Year, the first player to win the award twice, and captained Denmark in 24 of his last 28 national team games. He played full time in all but one of his national team games, as he was substituted off the pitch in his 50th game, having played awfully in a 1-2 defeat to Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
. In May 1978, he broke Bent Hansen
Bent Hansen
Bent Hansen was a Danish football player who won a silver medal with the Denmark national football team at the 1960 Summer Olympics. He played a total of 58 national team matches from 1958 to 1965, in which he scored a single goal. On the club level, Bent Hansen played for Copenhagen club B...
's record of 58 games for Denmark. He ended his international career in September 1978, having played a Danish record 62 international games. The record was broken by Per Røntved
Per Røntved
Per Christian Røntved is a Danish former footballer, who played professionally for German club SV Werder Bremen from 1972 to 1979. He also played for Danish clubs Brønshøj BK, Randers Freja, and Hvidovre IF...
in August 1981.