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John Stampe
Personal information
Full name John Stampe Møller
Date of birth (1957-02-16)16 February 1957
Place of birth Aaby, Denmark
Date of death 29 July 2012(2012-07-29) (aged 55)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Aabyhøj IF
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1975–1976 Aabyhøj IF
1977–1991 AGF Aarhus 444 (12)
International career
1985 Denmark 1 (0)
Managerial career
1993–1995 Randers Freja (assistant)
1995–1999 AGF Aarhus (youth)
1999–2000 Vorup FB
2001–2002 AGF Aarhus
2003–2006 Aabyhøj IF
2007–2012 Brabrand IF (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Stampe Møller (born 16 February 1957 – died 29 July 2012) was a famous Danish football player and coach. He is best known for his long career with the club AGF Aarhus.

Stampe played many games as a defender for AGF. He also played one game for the Danish national team. After his playing days, he became a football coach. He even coached his old club, AGF.

Meet John Stampe: A Football Legend

John Stampe Møller was born in Aaby, Denmark. He grew up loving football. He started his journey in youth football. He played for a local club called Aabyhøj IF.

Stampe later became a professional player. He was known for his strong defense. He spent most of his career at one club. This made him a true legend there.

A Long Career at AGF Aarhus

John Stampe joined AGF Aarhus in 1977. He played for them for many years. His time at AGF lasted until 1991. This was a very long and successful period.

He played an amazing 444 games for the club. This shows how important he was. He also scored 12 goals during his time as a defender. He was a key player for AGF.

What is a Defender in Football?

In football, a defender is a player whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They usually play in front of their own goalkeeper. Defenders try to win the ball back. They also block shots and passes.

John Stampe played as a defender. This means he was strong and good at tackling. He helped protect his team's goal. Defenders are very important for any football team.

Playing for His Country

John Stampe also had the honor of playing for his country. He played one game for the Denmark national team. This happened in 1985. Representing your country is a big achievement for any footballer.

Even though it was only one game, it showed his talent. It proved he was one of the best players in Denmark. Playing for the national team is a dream for many young athletes.

Coaching After Playing

After he stopped playing, John Stampe became a football coach. He wanted to share his knowledge. He coached at several different clubs. He started as an assistant coach at Randers Freja.

He also coached youth teams at AGF Aarhus. This meant he helped young players learn the game. Later, he became a coach for the main AGF team. He also coached at Vorup FB, Aabyhøj IF, and Brabrand IF.

Remembering John Stampe

John Stampe passed away in 2012. He was 55 years old. He is remembered as a dedicated player and coach. His long career at AGF Aarhus made him a club icon.

He left a lasting impact on Danish football. Many fans still remember his strong play. He was a true example of loyalty to his club.

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