Henrik Pedersen facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Henrik Pedersen | ||
| Date of birth | 10 June 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Kjellerup, Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–2001 | Silkeborg IF | 122 | (62) |
| 2001–2007 | Bolton Wanderers | 143 | (22) |
| 2002 | → Silkeborg IF (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2007–2008 | Hull City | 21 | (4) |
| 2008–2012 | Silkeborg IF | 107 | (20) |
| Total | 398 | (109) | |
| International career | |||
| 2000–2004 | Denmark | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Henrik Pedersen (born 10 June 1975) is a retired Danish footballer. He played as a striker. Henrik played for clubs like Silkeborg IF, Bolton Wanderers, and Hull City. He also played three games for the Danish national team.
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Henrik Pedersen's Football Journey
Starting at Silkeborg
Henrik Pedersen was born in Kjellerup, Denmark. He began his football career with the Danish club Silkeborg IF in 1995.
In August 2000, he played his first game for the Danish national team. This match was against the Faroe Islands.
During the 2000–01 Superliga season, Henrik was the second-highest goal scorer. He also helped Silkeborg win the 2001 Danish Cup trophy.
Playing for Bolton Wanderers
On July 3, 2001, Henrik signed with Bolton Wanderers in England. He joined them for about £650,000.
He made his first appearance for Bolton on August 18, 2001. This was in a big 5–0 win against Leicester City. Henrik came into the game as a substitute.
His first goal for the club came on September 11, 2001. It was in a League Cup game against Walsall. Henrik scored the winning goal in extra time, making the score 4–3.
Henrik found it a bit tough at first in the Premier League. So, he went on loan back to Silkeborg IF. He helped them avoid relegation during the end of the 2001–02 season.
He returned to Bolton for the 2002–03 season. He became a very important player for the team. In the 2005–06 season, he even played as a left-back when needed.
Henrik was known for his special "peacock" goal celebration. He created this celebration with another Danish player, Martin Retov.
Time at Hull City
Henrik left Bolton Wanderers in May 2007. He then signed with Hull City on August 13, 2007.
He had some injuries during his time there. When he was fit, he mostly played on the left side of midfield. He also sometimes filled in as a left-back.
In July 2008, Henrik left Hull City. He said he needed to leave for family reasons.
Back to Silkeborg
After leaving Hull City, Henrik Pedersen returned to Silkeborg IF. This was his third time playing for his first club.
Henrik's Life Off the Field
In Denmark, Henrik is known by his nickname, "Tømrer". This word means "Carpenter".
Henrik is now retired from playing football. He lives in Silkeborg. He owns a sports pub there called Målet, which means "The Goal" in English.
Awards and Achievements
- 2001 Danish Cup
