Jakob Friis-Hansen

Jakob Friis-Hansen (born 6 March 1967) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a defender.^[3] At club level, he spent most of his career with French club Lille OSC. For the Denmark national team, he made 19 appearances.

Jakob Friis-Hansen

Personal information
Date of birth	(1967-03-06) 6 March 1967 (age 58)
Place of birth	Copenhagen, Denmark[1]
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
1972–1982	B 1903
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1983–1987	B 1903	43	(1)
1987–1988	Lyngby	25	(4)
1988–1989	B 1903	37	(3)
1989–1995	Lille	217	(4)
1995–1996	Bordeaux	18	(2)
1996–1997	Hamburger SV	16	(1)
Total		366	(15)
International career
1990–1996	Denmark	19	(0)
Managerial career
2003–2007	Hellerup IK
2007–2008	BK Fremad Amager
2012–2013	Skovshoved IF
Medal record Men's football Representing  Denmark FIFA Confederations Cup Winner 1995 Saudi Arabia
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

He is an old friend of former England forward Teddy Sheringham.^[4]

He was formerly a scout for Liverpool F.C., and worked as Director of the European Recruitment for Southampton between 2011 and 2012.