Jan Mølby facts for kids
Mølby in 2012
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jan Mølby | ||
| Date of birth | 4 July 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Kolding, Denmark | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1982 | Kolding | 40 | (0) |
| 1982–1984 | Ajax | 57 | (11) |
| 1984–1996 | Liverpool | 218 | (44) |
| 1995 | → Barnsley (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 1995 | → Norwich City (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 1996–1998 | Swansea City | 41 | (8) |
| Total | 364 | (63) | |
| International career | |||
| 1979 | Denmark U-17 | 6 | (2) |
| 1980–1981 | Denmark U-19 | 9 | (0) |
| 1981–1983 | Denmark U-21 | 7 | (0) |
| 1982–1990 | Denmark | 33 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1996–1997 | Swansea City | ||
| 1999–2002 | Kidderminster Harriers | ||
| 2002 | Hull City | ||
| 2003–2004 | Kidderminster Harriers | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jan Mølby (born on 4 July 1963) is a famous Danish former professional footballer and manager. He played as a midfielder from 1982 to 1998.
Jan started his football journey with Kolding in Denmark. He then moved to Ajax in the Netherlands before spending twelve years playing in England with Liverpool. He played for the Danish national team 33 times, scoring two goals. When a player is "capped," it means they have played a game for their national team.
After his time at Liverpool, Jan Mølby became a player-manager for Swansea City for two years. He then managed Kidderminster Harriers, helping them get promoted to the Football League in 2000. He also had a short time managing Hull City and later returned to Kidderminster Harriers for another brief period.
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Playing Career Highlights
Jan Mølby began his senior football career in his hometown of Kolding, Denmark. He then joined Ajax in the Netherlands, a very well-known club. After that, he made a big move to Liverpool in England, where he became a key player.
Becoming a Penalty Expert
Jan Mølby became known for being very good at taking penalty kicks. He scored two penalties against Tottenham Hotspur in 1985. He also scored two goals in a 3–0 win against Aston Villa. In a Football League Cup match, he scored two goals, including a penalty, to help Liverpool beat Manchester United 2–1 at Anfield.
Returning to the Team
In the 1988–89 season, Mølby played regularly again, sometimes even playing in central defence when Alan Hansen was injured. He scored the winning goal against Manchester United at Anfield early in that season.
During his last three seasons in the Premier League, Mølby played over 30 games. All of his goals during this time came from penalties. This included a penalty goal in Liverpool's first game of the 1994–95 season, where they won 6–1 against Crystal Palace.
Leaving Liverpool
In the 1995–96 season, Liverpool's manager, Roy Evans, loaned Mølby to Barnsley and Norwich City. He scored one goal for Norwich in the League Cup. In February 1996, after more than ten years at Liverpool, he decided to leave. He took on the role of player-manager at Swansea City.
While playing for Liverpool, Jan Mølby scored a total of 62 goals. A remarkable 42 of these goals were from penalty kicks. He was very accurate from the penalty spot, only missing three times during his entire career at Liverpool. His record as a penalty-taker is considered one of the best in top-flight football. He held the club record for most penalties scored by a Liverpool player until Steven Gerrard broke it in 2014.
Managerial Career
Jan Mølby became the manager of Swansea City in February 1996. He led Swansea to the Division Three playoff final in 1997. However, they lost the final to Northampton Town with a goal scored in the last minute.
After a difficult start to the 1997–98 season, Swansea was struggling in the league. Because of this, Mølby was let go from his manager role in October 1997. The club felt that their good performance the previous season was more due to Mølby's skills as a player rather than his management.
In 2007, there were talks about Mølby possibly returning to manage Swansea City after Kenny Jackett resigned. However, Mølby stated that he was unlikely to return to football management.
Life After Football
In April 2009, Jan Mølby was given a special honour. The Lord Mayor of Liverpool made him an 'Honorary Scouser'. A "Scouser" is a nickname for someone from Liverpool.
Jan Mølby also appears on a podcast called "Mølby on the Spot." This podcast is hosted by Trevor Downey.
A comedian named Troy Hawke (whose real name is Milo McCabe) often jokes that he was sent by Mølby. This is a funny running joke in his performances. Jan Mølby and Troy Hawke actually met in March 2023 at an event in Liverpool. This event was for the public unveiling of a mural, which is a large painting on a wall, dedicated to Mølby.
Honours and Achievements
Jan Mølby achieved many successes during his playing career with different clubs.
Player Achievements
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Ajax
- Eredivisie (Dutch League): 1982–83
- KNVB Cup (Dutch Cup): 1982–83
Liverpool
- Football League First Division (English League): 1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90
- FA Cup: 1985–86, 1991–92
- FA Charity Shield: 1986, 1988, 1989
Swansea City
- Football League Third Division play-offs runner-up: 1997
Individual Awards
- PFA Team of the Year: 1996–97 Third Division (This means he was chosen as one of the best players in his league that season)
Images for kids
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Mølby in 2012
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Mølby (centre) playing for Ajax against rivals Feyenoord in 1982
See also
In Spanish: Jan Mølby para niños
