Kurt Nielsen
association football player · association football coach
- September 2, 1924 · Skovshoved
- July 17, 1986 · Nykøbing Falster
- 61 years
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|Kurt Børge Nikolaj "Nikkelaj" Nielsen (2 September 1924 – 17 July 1986) was a Danish professional football player and manager, who most prominently coached the Denmark national team from 1976 to 1979.
He started his career for Danish club Skovshoved IF, before he moved abroad to play professionally for French clubs Olympique de Marseille and AS Aix. He played three matches and scored three goals for the Denmark national team during 1952 and 1953, before his professional career hindered further games. Following his retirement in 1956, Nikkelaj coached a number of Danish clubs, before he was appointed Denmark national team manager in 1976. He coached Denmark to 13 wins in his 31 games in charge, but did not manage to qualify Denmark for any major tournaments.
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1.What is the full name of Kurt Børge Nikolaj "Nikkelaj" Nielsen?
- A.Kurt Børge Nikolaj Nielsencorrect
- B.Kurt Hans Peter Nielsen
- C.Kurt Lars Nikolaj Nielsen
- D.Kurt Søren Erik Nielsen
Kurt Nielsen's full name is recorded as Kurt Børge Nikolaj "Nikkelaj" Nielsen.
Source: introductory paragraph
2.In what year was Kurt Nielsen born?
- A.1932
- B.1924correct
- C.1920
- D.1928
Kurt Nielsen was born on 2 September 1924.
Source: introductory paragraph
3.At which Danish club did Kurt Nielsen begin his football career?
- A.Aarhus GF
- B.Brøndby IF
- C.FC Copenhagen
- D.Skovshoved IFcorrect
Kurt Nielsen started his football career playing for the Danish club Skovshoved IF.
Source: early career section
4.When did Kurt Nielsen pass away?
- A.17 July 1986correct
- B.2 September 1984
- C.15 June 1980
- D.20 August 1989
Kurt Nielsen died on 17 July 1986.
Source: introductory paragraph
5.How many matches did Kurt Nielsen play for the Denmark national team?
- A.One
- B.Seven
- C.Five
- D.Threecorrect
Kurt Nielsen played exactly three matches for the Denmark national team during his playing career.
Source: international playing career
6.How many goals did Kurt Nielsen score for the Denmark national team?
- A.Threecorrect
- B.Two
- C.Four
- D.One
Kurt Nielsen scored three goals for the Denmark national team during his time as a player.
Source: international playing career
7.In which years did Kurt Nielsen play for the Denmark national team?
- A.1952 and 1953correct
- B.1948 and 1949
- C.1956 and 1957
- D.1960 and 1961
Kurt Nielsen played for the Denmark national team during the years 1952 and 1953.
Source: international playing career
8.When did Kurt Nielsen retire from his career as a professional player?
- A.1959
- B.1950
- C.1956correct
- D.1953
Kurt Nielsen officially retired from his professional playing career in 1956.
Source: coaching career
9.Which French club did Kurt Nielsen play for?
- A.Olympique de Marseillecorrect
- B.AS Monaco
- C.Olympique Lyonnais
- D.Paris Saint-Germain
Kurt Nielsen played professionally for the French club Olympique de Marseille.
Source: early career section
10.What was the duration of Kurt Nielsen's tenure as Denmark national team manager?
- A.1970 to 1973
- B.1984 to 1987
- C.1976 to 1979correct
- D.1980 to 1983
Kurt Nielsen most prominently coached the Denmark national team from 1976 to 1979.
Source: coaching career
11.What was the total number of games Kurt Nielsen managed the Denmark national team?
- A.31correct
- B.26
- C.36
- D.21
Kurt Nielsen was in charge of the Denmark national team for a total of 31 games.
Source: coaching career
12.How many wins did Kurt Nielsen achieve as the Denmark national team manager?
- A.19
- B.16
- C.13correct
- D.10
Kurt Nielsen coached the Denmark national team to 13 wins during his time in charge.
Source: coaching career
13.What was the reason Kurt Nielsen stopped playing for the Denmark national team?
- A.Age limits
- B.Professional careercorrect
- C.Retirement
- D.Injury
Kurt Nielsen's professional football career hindered him from playing further games for the Denmark national team.
Source: international playing career
14.Besides Olympique de Marseille, which other French club did Kurt Nielsen play for?
- A.OGC Nice
- B.Lille OSC
- C.FC Nantes
- D.AS Aixcorrect
Kurt Nielsen played professionally for the French clubs Olympique de Marseille and AS Aix.
Source: early career section
15.Did Kurt Nielsen manage to qualify Denmark for any major tournaments?
- A.Yes, one
- B.Yes, two
- C.Yes, three
- D.Nocorrect
Kurt Nielsen did not manage to qualify the Denmark national team for any major tournaments.
Source: coaching career
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