Lasse Vigen Christensen
Danish footballer and midfielder
Born
August 15th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Denmark
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Born in 1994, this footballer had a professional career primarily in Denmark and England. He began his senior career with the Danish club FC Copenhagen, making his debut in 2012. Later, he joined English club Fulham, competing in the EFL Championship. Christensen also represented various Danish youth national teams and earned caps for the senior national team. He played a crucial role during his tenure at clubs, contributing to team strategies and performances on the field.
Debuted for FC Copenhagen
Played for Fulham in the EFL Championship
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