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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carl Emil Christiansen | ||
| Date of birth | 31 December 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Esbjerg, Denmark | ||
| Date of death | 15 January 2018 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Esbjerg, Denmark | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1967 | Esbjerg fB | ||
| International career | |||
| 1962 | Denmark | 2 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1972 | Esbjerg fB | ||
| 1979–1980 | Esbjerg fB | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Carl Emil Christiansen (born 31 December 1937 – died 15 January 2018) was a talented Danish football player. He was best known for his time as a forward for Esbjerg fB and for playing a few games for the Danish national team.
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Carl Emil Christiansen's Football Journey
Carl Emil Christiansen was a well-known name in Danish football. He played as a forward, which means his main job was to score goals for his team. He was born in Esbjerg, Denmark, and spent most of his football career playing for his hometown club.
Playing for Esbjerg fB
Carl Emil Christiansen played for Esbjerg fB for many years, from 1956 to 1967. During his time with the club, he played in 313 games. This is a very high number of matches, showing how important he was to the team.
He was also a fantastic goalscorer. He managed to score 112 goals for Esbjerg fB. In 1962, he was the top goalscorer in the Danish football championship. This means he scored more goals than any other player in the league that season. Being a top goalscorer is a big achievement for any forward.
Playing for Denmark
Carl Emil Christiansen also had the honor of playing for the Denmark national football team. He played two games for his country in 1962. In those two games, he scored one goal. Representing your country in football is a dream for many players, and Carl Emil Christiansen achieved it.
After His Playing Career
After he stopped playing football, Carl Emil Christiansen also worked as a manager. He managed his old club, Esbjerg fB, twice. He was their manager in 1972 and again from 1979 to 1980. This shows his continued dedication to the sport and to his club.
Carl Emil Christiansen passed away on 15 January 2018, at the age of 80. He is remembered as a key player for Esbjerg fB and a goalscoring legend in Danish football.
