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Kasper Schmeichel- Bio, Salary, Net Worth, Height, Is Stine Gyldenbrand His Wife? 5 Facts

June 5, 2021
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Kasper Schmeichel is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League. The Danish professional footballer is the goalkeeper for the Premier League club Leicester City and also the main goalkeeper of the Denmark national team as well.

Schmeichel is said to have followed the footsteps of his father, Peter Schmeichel who is a former Manchester United and Danish international goalkeeper.

Kasper Schmeichel began his professional youth career with Estoril in 2000-2001. He made his professional senior debut in 2005 with Manchester City.

The 38-the year-old goalkeeper has made a name for himself as he and his father made history as the best goalkeepers his country has ever had.

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  • Kasper Schmeichel’s Biography
  • Salary and Net worth
  • Kasper Schmeichel’s Height
  •  Is Stine Gyldenbrand his wife?
  • Here are 5 fast facts about Kasper Schmeichel
    • 1. Kasper Schmeichel’s club career
    • 2. His international career
    • 3. His parents are divorced
    • 4. Kasper Schmeichel’s wife is a midwife
    • 5. Awards and honors
  • Complete profile of Kasper Schmeichel

Kasper Schmeichel’s Biography

Kasper Schmeichel was born on November 5 1986 to his parents Bente Schmeichel and Peter Schmeichel in Copenhagen, Denmark.

His grandfather, Tolek Schmeichel was a Danish musician which is why his family has roots in Poland. His grandfather immigrated to Denmark in the 1960s.

Kasper Schmeichel was raised alongside his only sister, Cecilie Schmeichel. He attended Hulme Hall Grammar School, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport in Greater Manchester. He also attended Saint Julian’s school.           

Salary and Net worth

The Danish footballer earns about £130,000 weekly and £6,760,000 annually in Leicester City. The club is said to have extended his contract for a 5-year contract worth £33,800, 000 on 27 June 2011 and it will expire on June 30, 2023. His current market value as of May 2021 is €8 million.

Kasper Schmeichel has not revealed his net worth but there are speculations that he is worth €16 million as of May 2021. He earns enough money to make him live a glamourous lifestyle. He is often seen driving flashy Mercedes cars.

He has other brand endorsements such as a contract with Puma which also increases his income.

Kasper Schmeichel’s Height

The legendary goalkeeper stands 6 feet 2 inches and weighs 89kg.

 Is Stine Gyldenbrand his wife?

Kasper Schmeichel
Kasper Schmeichel and his wife and kids (image source)

Kasper Schmeichel and Stine Gyldenbrand began dating way back in 2004 during his youth career. They both dated for about 11 years before they tied the knot. The lovebirds married in 2015 at Egebaeksvang Kirke Church in Denmark.

His wife works as a personal trainer who aims at developing the knowledge of women to achieve a healthier lifestyle in pregnancy and afterward. She also runs two foundations called Gyldenbrand Schmeichel Foundation and Fodboldfonden.

The couple has two lovely kids: Max and Isabella.

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Here are 5 fast facts about Kasper Schmeichel

1. Kasper Schmeichel’s club career

Schmeichel started his club career with a series of loans. Being a legendary goalkeeper’s son helped his career but he had to put more effort to get a club. Kasper Schmeichel joined Manchester City in September 2002.

The contract was a long-term contract and it included schoolboy, scholar, and professional terms. He later joined Darlington on a loan deal in January 2006. He made his professional debut against Peterborough United on 14 January 2006.

He later returned to Manchester City but it was not long before he was out on loan again to Bury.

Kasper Schmeichel was signed on loan again to Falkirk in January 2007. He was loaned to a few clubs before he finally returned to Manchester City.

On 14 August 2009, the goalkeeper was signed to Notts County. He made his debut at the club on 22 august 2009. He performed really well at the club.

After some years with the club, Schmeichel signed a two-year contract with Leeds United. His performance made him the first choice goalkeeper for that period.

Leeds announced on 27 June 2011 that he would be transferred to Leicester City but the bid was undisclosed. He joined Leicester City for a three-year deal.

During the 2020-21 season, Kasper was the captain who led the club to its victory over Chelsea. For the first time in the club’s history, they won the FA Cup Final and eventually the competition.

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2. His international career

Kasper Schmeichel was called to play for Denmark’s national team under-19 in August 2004. He fast became a very important keeper in the team. He was considered to play for England but he turned it and down and only played for Denmark.

Schmeichel made his debut as a senior in a match against Macedonia on February 6, 2013, at the Philip II Arena. He was later selected for the Danish squad 2018 FIFA World Cup. Kasper Schmeichel and his father became the first father and son to play as goalkeepers in the world cup. He also broke his father’s 1995 record of 470 minutes with 560 clean sheets.

3. His parents are divorced

Schmeichel’s parents are separated due to reasons best known to them. His father Peter Schmeichel remarried in 2019. He married a former playboy model, Laura Von Lindholm.

4. Kasper Schmeichel’s wife is a midwife

At the time the goalkeeper met his wife, she was a student at the University of Chester where she earned a degree in midwifery. After she graduated, she worked in a hospital near Birmingham.

5. Awards and honors

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Kasper Schmeichel and his teammates  (Instagram)

Kasper Schmeichel has quite a number of personal awards both at the international and club level. They include:

  • Leicester City Player’s Player of the season 2011-12, 2016-17
  • Leicester City supporter’s Club Player of the season 2011-12
  • Leicester city Champagne Moment of the season 2012-13
  • Football League Team of the Decade: 2005-2015
  • Danish Football Player of the Year: 2016, 2017
  • Danish Football Association’s Award: 2015

Complete profile of Kasper Schmeichel

Kasper Schmeichel
Full NameKasper Peter Schmeichel
Date of Birth5 November 1986
Age38
Zodiac SignScorpio
Birth placeCopenhagen, Denmark
NationalityDanish
EducationHulme Hall Grammar School
Saint Julian's School
University of Chester
ProfessionProfessional footballer
Playing PositionGoalkeeper
Clubs2000–2001 Estoril[4]
2001–2002 Oure
2002–2005 Manchester City
2005–2009 Manchester City
2006 → Darlington (loan)
2006 → Bury (loan)
2007 → Falkirk (loan)
2007–2008 → Cardiff City (loan)
2008 → Coventry City (loan)
2009–2010 Notts County
2010–2011 Leeds United
2011– Leicester City
2004–2005 Denmark U19
2006 Denmark U20
2007–2008 Denmark U21
2013– Denmark
FatherPeter Schmeichel
MotherBente Schmeichel
SiblingsNA
Marital StatusMarried
Spouse/PartnerStine Gyldenbrand (m. 2015)
GirlfriendStine Gyldenbrand
KidsMax Schmeichel, Isabella Schmeichel
ReligionNA
Estimated Net Worth:€16 million
Source of net worthFootball career
HeightFeet- (6ft 2in)
Meters- 1.89m
Centimeters-189m
Weight89kg
Eye color Blue
Hair colorBlonde
Social mediainstagram
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