1. Mikkel Beckmann was born on 24 October 1983 and is a Danish retired professional footballer who played as a forward.
17 Facts About Mikkel Beckmann
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Mikkel Beckmann retired from professional football in 2015, and since 2019 has been an assistant coach of Lyngby BK.
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Mikkel Beckmann started his professional career when he signed with Lyngby BK in 2004.
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Mikkel Beckmann played 105 matches for the club and scored 20 goals until the summer 2008.
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Mikkel Beckmann was particularly renowned at Lyngby for his ability to handle icy playing conditions, often being brought on as a substitute immediately following a break in play due to heavy snow.
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On 31 August 2008, Mikkel Beckmann signed a four-year-long contract with Danish club Randers FC.
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However, Mikkel Beckmann found himself sidelined after suffering from a knee injury which kept him out for the following five matches.
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Mikkel Beckmann spoke of his desire to show his full potential after the winter break after having his match appearances reduced by an injury.
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Randers were in shared last place at the winter break, 13 points below the relegation line, but in the spring season 2010, Mikkel Beckmann scored seven goals in 15 games, as Randers made a sensational comeback and stayed in the Superliga.
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Mikkel Beckmann is the only Randers FC player to have represented Denmark at a World Cup.
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Mikkel Beckmann scored his first goal with APOEL on 3 March 2013, in a league match against AEK Larnaca, netting the game's only goal with long-range effort in the 75th minute.
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On 8 August 2013, it was announced that Mikkel Beckmann joined IF Elfsborg on a 3.5-year contract as a free-agent, after he mutually terminated his contract with APOEL.
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Mikkel Beckmann made an impression, and Olsen included him in the squad later that month, in order to further test Beckmann's international level.
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Mikkel Beckmann was a part of the Danish squad until June 2008, but did not play any further games.
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On 22 November 2015, Mikkel Beckmann announced on live TV, that he would retire from professional football, because he had too much pain due to several injuries.
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On 9 January 2019, Mikkel Beckmann was announced as the new assistant coach of Lyngby BK.
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On 1 March 2024, after just 50 days as head coach, Magne Hoseth was fired and Mikkel Beckmann took over the position on an interim basis.