Stig Tøfting
Danish footballer and national team player
Born
August 14th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Denmark
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Played professional football primarily as a midfielder. Represented the Danish national team, earning multiple caps. Played for clubs including Aalborg BK, Herfølge BK, and Hamburg SV. Known for tenacity and leadership on the pitch, contributing to team dynamics throughout a lengthy career.
Earned 40 caps for the Denmark national team
Competed in the UEFA Euro 2000
Played for Hamburg SV in the Bundesliga
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