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About Jon Dahl Tomasson
Jon Dahl Tomasson began his professional soccer career in his native Denmark with Køge Boldklub. After two successful years, the striker joined Heerenveen in the Netherlands. He started making a name for himself when he joined Dutch side Feyenoord in 1998 after spending a year in England with Newcastle United.
While with Feyenoord, the Danish soccer star won the Eredivisie, the UEFA Cup, and the Johan Cruijff Shield. In 2002, he signed for AC Milan in the Serie A. His contributions helped the team to win the UEFA Champions League, and the UEFA Super Cup. He also won one Serie A title, and the Coppa Italia.
Before he announced his retirement, Tomasson featured for some well-known teams like VfB Stuttgart, and Villarreal.
International Career
The goal poacher is one of the most-capped Danish internationals of his generation. He made his senior team debut in 1997, in a match against Croatia. During his 13 years in the national team, he played in two FIFA World Cup tournaments, and two UEFA Euro competitions.
Coaching Career
Tomasson continued his career as a manager after ending his playing career. He began in 2011 as one of the assistant coaches of Dutch side Excelsior. Two years later, he was named as the head coach of Roda JC Kerkrade, also in the Netherlands.
Since then, he has coached a number of teams including Blackburn Rovers, and Malmö FF.
Family
He was raised by his parents Leila Dahl Petersen and Bjarne Tomasson. He has been married to Line Dahl Kongeskov Tomasson with whom he has two children named Liam and Luca.
Individual Honors
Some accolades that he has won are Dutch Football Talent of the Year (1996), Danish Player of the Year (2002 and 2004), and World Cup Bronze shoe (2002).
Trivia
Out of the 112 games he played for his country’s senior side, the striker scored 52 times.
He developed a love for soccer at the age of five years.
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F.A.Q. about Jon Dahl Tomasson
When is his birthday?
Jon Dahl Tomasson's birthday is on August 29, 1976.
In how many days is his birthday?
Jon's birthday is in 133 days
How old is he?
He is 47 years old.
Where is Jon from?
He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What is Jon Dahl Tomasson's height?
He is 5′ 12″ (1.82m) tall.