Jesper Nøddesbo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jesper Nøddesbo |
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| Full name | Jesper Brian Nøddesbo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 23 October 1980 Herning, Denmark |
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| Nationality | Danish | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.99 m (6 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Pivot | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Bjerringbro-Silkeborg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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-1999
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Hauge GIF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1999–2004
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Team Tvis Holstebro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2004–2007
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KIF Kolding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2007–2017
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FC Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2017–2021
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Bjerringbro-Silkeborg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2001–2017
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Denmark | 223 | (450) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Jesper Brian Nøddesbo, born on October 23, 1980, is a famous Danish former handball player. He played as a pivot, which is a key position in handball.
Jesper Nøddesbo was a big part of the Danish national team. He helped them win the European Championship in 2008 in Norway. He also earned bronze medals at the 2006 European Championship and the 2007 World Championship.
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Jesper Nøddesbo's Club Career
Jesper Nøddesbo started his professional handball journey in Denmark. He joined the top league team Team Tvis Holstebro in 1999. He played there for five years, showing off his skills.
Success with KIF Kolding
In 2004, Nøddesbo moved to KIF Kolding, another strong Danish team. Here, he achieved great success.
- He won the Danish Championship twice, in 2005 and 2006.
- He also helped his team win the Danish Cup in 2005 and again in 2007.
- In 2006, he was the top scorer in the entire Danish Handball league!
Playing for FC Barcelona
In 2007, Jesper Nøddesbo made a big move to Spain. He joined FC Barcelona, one of the most famous handball clubs in the world. His time there was incredibly successful:
- He won the Spanish league title seven times in a row, from 2011 to 2017.
- He also won the EHF Champions League twice, in 2011 and 2015. This is the biggest club competition in European handball!
Return to Denmark and Retirement
After many years in Spain, Nøddesbo returned to Denmark in 2017. He joined Bjerringbro-Silkeborg. He played for this team for four years before deciding to retire from handball in 2021.
International Achievements with Denmark
Jesper Nøddesbo was a key player for the Danish national team for many years. He played in 223 matches and scored 450 goals!
Olympic Games Success
One of his biggest achievements was at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. He helped the Danish team win the gold medal in handball, which is an amazing accomplishment!
World and European Championships
Nøddesbo also won several medals at other major tournaments:
- He won a gold medal at the 2008 European Championship.
- He earned silver medals at the 2011 and 2013 World Championships.
- He also got bronze medals at the 2006 European Championship and the 2007 World Championship.
- In 2014, he won another silver medal at the European Championship held in Denmark.
See also
In Spanish: Jesper Nøddesbo para niños
