Stig Tøfting

Danish footballer and national team player

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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