Mikkel Beckmann
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mikkel Beckmann | ||
Date of birth | 24 October 1983 | ||
Place of birth | Virum, Denmark | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Lyngby BK (Manager) | ||
Youth career | |||
Brede | |||
Virum-Sorgenfri | |||
B 1903 | |||
Brønshøj | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2004–2008 | Lyngby | 101 | (20) |
2008–2011 | Randers FC | 60 | (15) |
2011–2013 | Nordsjælland | 38 | (12) |
2013 |
APOEL | 12 | (2) |
2013–2014 | IF Elfsborg | 29 | (3) |
2015–2016 | Hobro | 9 | (0) |
Total | 249 | (84) | |
International career | |||
2008–2011 | Denmark | 7 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2019– | Lyngby (assistant) | ||
2024– | Lyngby (interim) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Mikkel Beckmann (born 24 October 1983) is a Danish retired professional footballer who played as a forward. He is the assistant coach of Lyngby BK.
Beckmann began his career with Lyngby in 2004, eventually transferring to
Club career
Beckmann started his professional career when he signed with
Randers FC
On 31 August 2008, Beckmann signed a four-year-long contract with Danish club Randers FC.[1] Beckmann got his debut against AC Horsens on 14 September, the game ended 1–1. However, Beckmann found himself sidelined after suffering from a knee injury which kept him out for the following five matches. He made his return against AC Horsens on 16 November coming on as a sub in the second half. When the winter break arrived Beckmann had created three assist in five matches. Beckmann spoke of his desire to show his full potential after the winter break after having his match appearances reduced by an injury.[2]
In his second season at the club, Beckmann established himself in the starting line-up. Randers were in shared last place at the winter break, 13 points below the relegation line, but in the spring season 2010, Beckmann scored seven goals in 15 games, as Randers made a sensational comeback and stayed in the Superliga.[citation needed]
FC Nordsjælland
The following 2010–11 season, Randers were relegated to the
APOEL
On 8 January 2013, Beckmann joined the Cypriot side
IF Elfsborg
On 8 August 2013, it was announced that Beckmann joined
International career
While at Lyngby, Beckmann was called up for the Denmark U21 national team in August 2004,[8] but did not get to play.
Having helped Lyngby to the Superliga, Beckmann was called up as a replacement by
In May 2010, he was included in Olsen's preliminary 30-man selection for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and was subsequently chosen for the final 23-player squad.[12] Olsen had been impressed with his form for Randers in the spring season 2010,[13] while the inclusion came as a surprise to Beckmann himself.[14] 6 December 2011, Beckmann was called up for Denmark's tour of Thailand in January.[15]
Coaching career
On 22 November 2015, Beckmann announced on live TV, that he would retire from professional football, because he had too much pain due to several injuries.[16] On 9 January 2019, Beckmann was announced as the new assistant coach of Lyngby BK.[17] On March 1, 2024, after just 50 days as head coach, Magne Hoseth was fired and Beckmann took over the position on an interim basis.[18]
Honours
FC Nordsjælland
APOEL
References
- ^ "Beckmann-handel gennemført". Lyngby Boldklub (in Danish). Archived from the original on 12 July 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2008.
- ^ http://www.442.dk/index.php/tv/clip_id=15458 [dead link]
- ^ Officielt: Mikkel Beckmann skifter til FCN
- ^ "Υπέγραψε ο Beckmann" (in Greek). APOEL FC. Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ^ "Οι λεπτομέρειες του DEAL" (in Greek). kerkida.net. Archived from the original on 9 January 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ^ Ανακοίνωση [Announcement] (in Greek). APOEL FC. 11 July 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ^ "Beckmann klar för Elfsborg". IF Elfsborg (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "Bruttotrup på 35 spillere udtaget". Danish Football Association (in Danish). Archived from the original on 9 August 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Ekstra kamp og spillere til Ligalandsholdet". Danish Football Association (in Danish). Archived from the original on 9 August 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Nyheder".
- ^ "Nyheder".
- ^ "Jyllands-Posten - Nyheder til dig, der vil vide mere".
- ^ "VM-bruttotruppen på plads". Danish Football Association (in Danish). Archived from the original on 19 May 2010. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "Beckmann chokeret over udtagelse". 10 May 2010.
- ^ Helmin, Jesper (6 December 2011). "FCN-profiler jubler over udtagelse" (in Danish). Bold.dk. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
- ^ "Hobros Beckmann stopper karrieren" (in Danish). Bold.dk. 22 November 2015.
- ^ Lyngby Boldklub tilføjer Mikkel Beckmann til trænerteamet, lyngby-boldklub.dk, 9 January 2019
- ^ Lyngby Boldklub afskediger cheftræner Magne Hoseth efter 50 dage, lyngby-boldklub.dk, 1 March 2024
External links
- Mikkel Beckmann national team profile at the Danish Football Association (in Danish)
- Mikkel Beckmann official Danish Superliga statistics at danskfodbold.com (in Danish)
- Mikkel Beckmann at Soccerway