21 Facts About Anders Lindegaard

Anders Rozenkrantz Lindegaard is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Anders Lindegaard has earned five caps for the Denmark national team.

Anders Lindegaard moved to West Bromwich Albion in 2015, but was unable to break into the team and joined Preston North End in January 2016, initially on loan.

Anders Lindegaard represented Denmark at under-19 and under-20 level before making his senior debut on 7 September 2010 against Iceland.

When Onyszko was sacked by Odense in June 2009 due to him being convicted for assaulting his ex-wife, Anders Lindegaard was seen as his replacement.

In 2010, Anders Lindegaard was named Goalkeeper of the Year in both Norway and Denmark.

Anders Lindegaard trained with the first team throughout December, but he was unable to play for his new club until the transfer window re-opened on 1 January 2011.

On 14 September 2011, Anders Lindegaard made his first UEFA Champions League start for United against Portuguese side Benfica.

On 3 August 2012, Anders Lindegaard signed a new four-year contract with United, keeping him at the club until June 2016.

Anders Lindegaard took the number 13 jersey made vacant by the departure of Park Ji-sung, who had left the club for Queens Park Rangers.

Anders Lindegaard was kept in goal for United's next five games until De Gea was recalled for the Champions League match against CFR Cluj.

On 31 August 2015, Anders Lindegaard joined West Bromwich Albion on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract.

Anders Lindegaard was voted Man of the Match on his home debut, against Huddersfield Town.

On 2 July 2016, Anders Lindegaard signed a one-year permanent deal with Preston North End after the mutual termination of his West Brom contract.

On 21 September 2017, Anders Lindegaard joined Premier League side Burnley on a free transfer.

Anders Lindegaard made his Burnley debut as a substitute for the injured Nick Pope during the Europa League second qualifying round on 26 July 2018.

On 18 July 2019 Anders Lindegaard signed for Allsvenskan side Helsingborgs IF until December 2021.

Anders Lindegaard has represented Denmark at under-19, under-20 and senior level.

Anders Lindegaard played a total six youth international games until September 2003.

Anders Lindegaard married The Real Housewives of Cheshire star, Misse Beqiri, a Swedish model of Albanian roots, in June 2014.

Anders Lindegaard has spoken out against the intolerance of homosexuality in football and the absence of openly gay players from the game.