Henrik Pedersen
Encyclopedia
Henrik Pedersen is a Danish footballer who currently plays as a striker for Silkeborg IF
, having left Hull City
by mutual consent for family reasons. He has played three games for the Danish national team
.
in 1995. He made his debut for the Danish national team in an August 2000 game against the Faroe Islands
. He finished the second highest scoring player of the 2000–01 Superliga season
and helped Silkeborg win the 2001 Danish Cup
trophy.
Pedersen signed for Bolton Wanderers
on 3 July 2001 for £650,000, both Borussia Dortmund
and Stuttgart
had expressed interest in taking Pedersen to the Bundesliga
that summer as well. He made his debut on 18 August 2001 in Bolton's opening day 5-0 win against Leicester City
, coming on as a second-half substitute for Ricardo Gardner
. Pedersen scored his first goal for the club on 11 September 2001 in the League Cup
second round tie against Walsall
, he came on as a second-half substitute for Gareth Farrelly
before scoring an extra-time winning goal to seal a 4-3 victory for The Wanderers.
Struggling with his performances in the English Premiership, he went on loan
back to Silkeborg IF, to aid their fight against relegation in the last part of the 2001–02 season
. He returned to Bolton for the 2002–03 season
and became an important part of the Bolton squad. At the start of the 2005–06 season
he showed his versatility by playing at left-back in an emergency. He is known for his "peacock" goal celebration, a treat he developed with fellow Danish player Martin Retov
.
He left Bolton Wanderers in May 2007 and signed for Hull City on 13 August 2007. In an injury-hit season, he mainly played on the left of midfield when fit, and also deputised at left-back.
On 5 July Pedersen left Hull City, citing family reasons, and re-signed for his third stint at Silkeborg
.
Silkeborg IF
Silkeborg IF is a Danish professional football club based in the city of Silkeborg, in the middle of Jutland. Silkeborg IF plays in the Danish Superliga. The club was founded in 1917 and they first reach the highest level of football in Denmark in 1987, at that time called 1st division today known...
, having left Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
by mutual consent for family reasons. He has played three games 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...
.
Career
Pedersen started his career with Danish club Silkeborg IFSilkeborg IF
Silkeborg IF is a Danish professional football club based in the city of Silkeborg, in the middle of Jutland. Silkeborg IF plays in the Danish Superliga. The club was founded in 1917 and they first reach the highest level of football in Denmark in 1987, at that time called 1st division today known...
in 1995. He made his debut for the Danish national team in an August 2000 game against the Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands national football team
The Faroe Islands national football team represents the Faroe Islands in association football and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association, the governing body for football in the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands became a member of FIFA in 1988 and UEFA in 1990 and are the third...
. He finished the second highest scoring player of the 2000–01 Superliga season
Danish Superliga 2000-01
The 2000–01 Danish Superliga season was the 11th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association...
and helped Silkeborg win the 2001 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...
trophy.
Pedersen signed 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....
on 3 July 2001 for £650,000, both Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
and Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart
Verein für Bewegungsspiele Stuttgart 1893 e. V., commonly known as VfB Stuttgart, is a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The club is best known for its football team, which has participated in all but two Bundesliga seasons...
had expressed interest in taking Pedersen to the Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
that summer as well. He made his debut on 18 August 2001 in Bolton's opening day 5-0 win against Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
, coming on as a second-half substitute for Ricardo Gardner
Ricardo Gardner
Ricardo Gardner is a Jamaican footballer who currently plays for Bolton Wanderers. He is naturally a left winger but can also play in the centre of midfield or at left wingback.-Early career:...
. Pedersen scored his first goal for the club on 11 September 2001 in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
second round tie against Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
, he came on as a second-half substitute for Gareth Farrelly
Gareth Farrelly
Gareth Farrelly is an Irish footballer. He currently plays for Warrington Town and Paul Hastings FC ....
before scoring an extra-time winning goal to seal a 4-3 victory for The Wanderers.
Struggling with his performances in the English Premiership, he went on loan
Loan (football)
In sports, a loan involves a particular player being allowed to temporarily play for a club other than the one he is currently contracted to. Loan deals may last from a few weeks to all season-long....
back to Silkeborg IF, to aid their fight against relegation in the last part of the 2001–02 season
Danish Superliga 2001-02
The 2001–02 Danish Superliga season was the 12th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association...
. He returned to Bolton for the 2002–03 season
2002-03 in English football
The 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable...
and became an important part of the Bolton squad. At the start of the 2005–06 season
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
he showed his versatility by playing at left-back in an emergency. He is known for his "peacock" goal celebration, a treat he developed with fellow Danish player Martin Retov
Martin Retov
Martin Retov is a Danish professional football player, who currently plays as a central midfielder for AC Horsens in the Superliga. He has played more than 200 games for Brøndby IF.-Career:...
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He left Bolton Wanderers in May 2007 and signed for Hull City on 13 August 2007. In an injury-hit season, he mainly played on the left of midfield when fit, and also deputised at left-back.
On 5 July Pedersen left Hull City, citing family reasons, and re-signed for his third stint at Silkeborg
Silkeborg IF
Silkeborg IF is a Danish professional football club based in the city of Silkeborg, in the middle of Jutland. Silkeborg IF plays in the Danish Superliga. The club was founded in 1917 and they first reach the highest level of football in Denmark in 1987, at that time called 1st division today known...
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External links
- Henrik Pedersen Keyboard profile at notjafs.nu
- Henrik Pedersen player profile at hullcityafc.net
- Danish national team profile