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John Jensen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈjʌn ˈjensn̩]; born 3 May 1965), nicknamed Faxe (pronounced [ˈfɑksə]), is a Danish professional football manager and former player. A former midfielder, his playing career lasted almost two entire decades, including a stint with Arsenal in England and three stints with Brøndby in Denmark. He scored four goals in 69 caps for the Denmark national team, entering Danish footballing folklore during the 1992 European Championship tournament, when he scored the opening goal in Denmark's 2–0 victory over Germany in the final.

Quick facts about John Jensen

  • Full name: John Jensen
  • Born: 1965-05-03
  • Nationality: Kingdom of Denmark
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q503101

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Who is John Jensen?

John Jensen (Danish pronunciation: [ˈjʌn ˈjensn̩]; born 3 May 1965), nicknamed Faxe (pronounced [ˈfɑksə]), is a Danish professional football manager and former player. A former midfielder, his playing career lasted almost two entire decades, including a stint with Arsenal in England and three stints with Brøndby in Denmark.

What nationality is John Jensen?

John Jensen is Kingdom of Denmark.

When was John Jensen born?

John Jensen was born on 1965-05-03.

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