Leif Bernhard Nielsen (28 May 1942 – 11 June 2026) was a Danish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Nielsen played for BK Frem in Denmark, and is regarded as one of the club's greatest players of all time. He was named the 1966 Danish Player of the Year. In 1968, he played for the Houston Stars of the North American Soccer League before finishing his career with Scottish club Greenock Morton. At international level, he played 28 games for the Denmark national team, participating in the 1964 European Championship.
Death Nielsen died in Skovlunde on 11 June 2026, at the age of 84. Towards the end of his life he suffered from dementia, and spent his last nine months in a care home in the city.En af Frems allerstørste spillere er gået bort, BK Frem (11 June 2026). Retrieved 13 June 2026.
Honours Danish Player of the Year: 1966
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External links
Boldklubben Frem profile Houston Stars stats