Kasper Schmeichel Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

Kasper Schmeichel Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

Our Biography of Kasper Schmeichel tells you Facts about his Childhood Story, Early Life, Parents – Bente Schmeichel (Mother), Peter Schmeichel (Father), Family Background, Wife (Stine Gyldenbrand), Child, Lifestyle, Net Worth and Personal Life.

In a nutshell, we give you the history of a Danish Goalkeeping Legend who is best known by the nickname “The Big Dane“.

Our story begins with his early days, to when he became famous. To give you a taste of the engaging nature of Kasper Schmeichel’s Bio, here is a pictorial summary of his life.

Kasper Schmeichel Biography - The Life and Rise of the Danish Goalkeeper.
Kasper Schmeichel Biography – From Denmark’s cool shores to the world’s football lore, ‘The Big Dane’ Schmeichel rises as a goalkeeping legend evermore.

Yes, everyone knows he is the son of former Manchester United and Danish international Legend Peter Schmeichel.

However, not many football fans have read Kasper Schmeichel’s Biography, which is quite interesting. Now, without further ado, let’s begin.

Kasper Schmeichel Childhood Story – Family Background and Early Life:

For Biography starters, Kasper Peter Schmeichel was born on the 5th day of 5 November 1986.

The Danish Goalkeeper was born to his mother, Bente Schmeichel (a housekeeper), and father, Peter Schmeichel (the Legendary Goalkeeper), in the city of Copenhagen, Denmark. Meet Kasper Schmeichel’s parents below.

Meet Kasper Schmeichel's Parents- Peter and Bente.
Meet Kasper Schmeichel’s Parents- Peter and Bente.

Kasper Schmeichel Family Origin:

Schmeichel, through his grandfather (a Danish musician), has his family roots in Poland and NOT Denmark, where many football fans think his ancestors come from.

Did you know?… His Grandfather, who goes by the name Tolek Schmeichel, immigrated to Denmark around 1960. Kasper’s granddad (Tolek) was a war child who had his dad (Kasper’s great-granddad) killed as a Polish Soldier during World War II.

His great-granddad being a Soldier means that the Kasper Schmeichel Family has Military Roots.

Tolek (Kasper’s Granddad) left Poland for Denmark, where his wife gave birth and raised his Legendary son Peter Schmeichel.

This raw mental strength of military family roots, allied to a strong physique, was transferred into Peter Schmeichel, who used it to make a name in football and then transferred the genes to his beloved son Kasper.

Legendary Peter Schmeichel was 22 when his wife Bente gave birth to Kasper, making him become a father for the first time. Little Kasper, as observed below, lived an affluent life because his dad was famous.

He was the kind of kid whose parents could afford the newest collections of toys for him. Kasper didn’t grow up alone but alongside his sister, who goes by the name of Cecilie Schmeichel. Below is a photo of the lovely family during the early 1990s.

Photo of Kasper Schmeichel Family during the early 1990s.
Photo of Kasper Schmeichel’s family during the early 1990s.

Kasper Schmeichel Childhood Story – Career Buildup and Education:

The Pre-Determined Destiny:

On a beautiful summer evening in the year 1991 before joining United, Kasper’s dad, Peter Schmeichel, was in his club’s (Brøndby IF) football clubhouse celebrating his fifth Danish league title.

He decided to have a little party, inviting his guests, who were mostly club fans.

As the invited fans were making their way into the party, a 4-year-old Kasper Schmeichel stood in front of the door entrance with a determined face saying to the visitors, “You all can’t come in here!”…….“Yes, we’re allowed, we were invited by your dad.

One of them answered as he gently ushered Kasper back to his mother, allowing his co-fans to go in. The party continued, and a few weeks later, Peter Schmeichel continued his successful career at Manchester United.

Fast forward to some 25 years later. Kasper wasn’t seen standing in the way of visitors, BUT this time, he was in the way of all kinds of football opponents aiming to put the ball behind him. Now, let’s give you a brief story of how the journey started.

What Motivated him to Follow his Dad’s Footsteps:

At the age of 7 & 8, in the years 1992 and 1993, Kasper’s Dad, Peter, was voted the IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper.

Having a dad who was Not just the best goalkeeper in the world but one who spearheaded a series of titles with Manchester United, it was easy for young Kasper to follow in his dad’s footsteps.

Peter's early career success motivated Kasper in following his footsteps.
Peter’s early career success motivated Kasper to follow in his footsteps.

Kasper spent most of his childhood enjoying his dad’s successful career. He began schooling in England because of his dad’s playing career. Kasper had his elementary education at Hulme Hall Grammar School located in Greater Manchester.

He was devoted to sports even as he read his books. Back then, during the off-school period, Kaper played goalkeeping football with his friends, among whom was Alex Bruce– the son of Kasper’s father’s former Manchester United teammate Steve Bruce.

Kasper Schmeichel Biography – Early Career Life:

While other kid footballers begin their careers by joining a football academy, Kasper began his under his dad’s tutelage. Manchester United management allowed him to follow his legendary dad to training.

Early on, he was fond of standing behind the goalpost while Manchester United legends trained. Kasper would run to fetch wayward shots that had missed the goal and then go on to attend every single match at the famous Old Trafford.

Kasper Schmeichel’s dad ended his Manchester United career on the highest note after he guided United to win the 1999 Treble.

At the age of 36, Peter sought out a slower pace of football in Portugal (Sporting CP), a development that saw the entire Schmeichel family, including little Kasper, leave England for Portugal.

In the year 2000, while Kasper lived with his parents in Portugal, he enrolled in the Estoril football academy, commonly known as Grupo Desportivo Estoril. While at the academy, Kasper continued to follow in his dad’s footsteps.

Most times, after training sessions, he would go on receiving extra lessons from his dad at Sporting CP. This happened from the year 1999 to 2001.

Schmeichel Junior learned a lot from his dad during his early career days.
Schmeichel Junior learned a lot from his dad during his early career days.

Kasper Schmeichel Biography – Road to Fame Story:

After two years in Portugal, the Schmeichel family felt it timed up staying in the country. Again, Kasper decided to leave the club this time, following his dad back to England, where he began playing for Aston Villa.

Kasper signed on with Man City, and after some months, he reunited with his dad, this time in the same club.

Did you know?… Both father and son made history by becoming the first goalkeepers playing for Man City Academy and the senior side in the year 2002.

A rare photo of Kasper Schmeichel with his father Peter when both played for Manchester City in the year 2002.
A rare photo of Kasper Schmeichel with his father Peter when both played for Manchester City in the year 2002.

When the Going Got Tough for Kasper:

Because he was not ready for graduation from the academy, Kasper could not easily fill in his dad’s shoes immediately after he retired from City and from football in 2003.

Being unable to wait, City went on to buy David James, who filled up Peter Schmeichel’s place.

After youth football graduation, Kasper, who assumed he was going to have a smooth sail into senior football, didn’t see things going for him as planned.

At that time, the place for a senior goalkeeping spot had been taken by Joe Hart, who was on a steady rise and deemed irreplaceable. This development left poor Kasper frustrated.

The Kasper Schmeichel- Joe Hart Rivalry.
The Kasper Schmeichel- Joe Hart Rivalry.

Having had so much success over the years, it was hard for the Schmeichel family to deal with seeing their very own falling down the pecking order at Eastlands.

Looking out for options, Kasper Schmeichel began to journey through various snakes and ladders in order to get recognized as a first-team goalkeeper.

He paid his dues by going on loan from 2006 to 2009 and beginning his senior career quickly with Bury, Falkirk, Notts County and Leeds.

A saviour finally came to rescue Kasper. This time, it wasn’t his super father but Notts County manager Sven-Göran Eriksson, who helped him secure a first-team goalkeeping role with Leicester. He confirmed Kasper, his goalkeeper loyalist, on the 27th of June 2011.

Sven Goran Eriksson helped Kasper Schmeichel secure his spot at Leicester after the pair worked together at Notts County.
Sven Goran Eriksson helped Kasper Schmeichel secure his spot at Leicester after the pair worked together at Notts County.

Did you know?… It was Sven-Göran Eriksson who managed Ivory Coast in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Kasper Schmeichel Biography – Rise to Fame Story:

Schmeichel returned the favour back to his boss by giving him 17 clean sheets and saving four penalties in a total of 52 games.

His performances in the 2011–12 season earned him the club’s Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year awards.

Instead of taking a big-money move, Kasper decided to help Leicester gain popularity in English football.

In the 2013–14 season, his nine clean sheets and 19-game unbeaten run spanning from December to April helped guarantee Leicester a premier league promotion with six games to spare.

The biggest day for the Dane came on the 2nd of May 2016, when he helped his team to win the Premier League title at 29 years of age.

Did you know?… It was the same age and same calendar day Kasper’s father won Manchester United’s first premier league title in 1993.

In 2013-14, his guard stood strong, leading Leicester's premier song. But 2nd of May, destiny's play, mirrored his father's title day.
In 2013-14, his guard stood strong, leading Leicester’s premier song. But 2nd of May, destiny’s play, mirrored his father’s title day.

Creating a world record, the Schmeichels became the only biological father and son to win the Premier League, as well as being in the same position to do so.

At the time of writing, Kasper had just made his dad even prouder as he conceded no goal in his side’s 0-9 defeat to Southampton on the 25th day of October 2019.

Kasper Schmeichel conceded 0 goals in the 0-9 demolition of Southampton
Kasper Schmeichel conceded 0 goals in the 0-9 demolition of Southampton

The rest, as they say, is history.

About Kasper Schmeichel’s Wife, Stine Gyldenbrand:

Behind the successful goalkeeper in Peter, there was a son in Kasper. And in the heart of Kasper, there came LOVE from a glamorous girl who once rolled her eyes before becoming a girlfriend in the year 2004.

Stine Gyldenbrand is a Danish lady born in Jan 1985, meaning she is nearly two years older than Kasper.

She rose to stardom when she began dating Kasper during the last year of his youth career in 2004; at that time, Kasper was only 17 years old.

Kasper Schmeichel began dating Stine Gyldenbrand at the age of 17.
Kasper Schmeichel began dating Stine Gyldenbrand at the age of 17.

On the beautiful day they met, Stine Gyldenbrand had just become a student who enrolled to study for a degree in midwifery at the University of Chester.

Kasper Schmeichel Children with Stine Gyldenbrand:

After her graduation in 2009, she began working in a hospital near Birmingham and a year later (2010), both lovers welcomed their first child, a son whom they named Max Schmeichel. Two years later (2012), they had Isabella Schmeichel.

Meet Kasper Schmeichel's Wife, Stine Gyldenbrand, his son, Max Schmeichel and daughter, Isabella Schmeichel.
Meet Kasper Schmeichel’s wife, Stine Gyldenbrand; his son, Max Schmeichel; and his daughter, Isabella Schmeichel.

Kasper dated his girlfriend and mother of his children for 11 years before deciding to propose and tie the knot with her. Both lovers got married in 2015 at the popular Egebæksvang Kirke Church located in their hometown in Denmark. The ceremony had all family members attending.

Kasper Schmeichel is pictured together with his wife on their wedding day.
Kasper Schmeichel is pictured together with his wife on their wedding day.

Since their marriage, Stine has gone further in her education. She recently completed her education as a personal trainer to develop the knowledge of helping women achieve a healthier lifestyle in pregnancy and post-birth.

As of the time of writing, Stine currently runs two foundations named The Gyldenbrand Schmeichel Foundation and Fodboldfonden with her husband and friend, Christine Kvist.

Personal Life:

Getting to know Kasper Schmeichel’s Personal Life facts off the pitch would help you get a better picture of his personality.

Getting to know Kasper Schmeichel's Personal Life off-the-Pitch. Image Credit- Twitter
Getting to know Kasper Schmeichel’s Personal Life off-the-Pitch. Image Credit- Twitter

Starting off, Kasper is someone who is resourceful, brave and passionate. He is a true leader who is very dedicated to what he does both on and off the pitch.

Kasper is able to adapt more easily to different human behaviours especially public scrutiny about comparing him to his dad. According to the Guardian

“Seeking a life as a goalkeeper has not been the easiest mission. Even now, strangers come up with some wisecrack about how I will never be as good as the original which is my Dad. Being judged like this is something I have tried to live with as privately as possible.”

Being his own man, having his own qualities, his own direction, his own style, and his own ambitions is what Kasper wanted.

Despite being 32 (at the time of writing) and having two kids, people still see Kasper as someone’s son. However, he still believes there are many fans who admire his own spectacular accomplishments without making witty remarks or jokes.

Kasper Schmeichel Family Life:

The Schmeichel family is one of the most successful Danish family units living in the United Kingdom.

It’s a small family which has the nuclear side at the centre of football fame. Every member of the  Schmeichel household are native speakers of both Danish and English languages (Northern-English accent).

Kasper Schmeichel's Family Members celebrating his Premier League title-winning.
Kasper Schmeichel’s Family Members celebrating his Premier League title-winning.

About Kasper Schmeichel’s Father:

As mentioned earlier, Peter Schmeichel was the finest goalkeeper in the world and in premier league history, as observed during his time at Manchester United.

Peter lived through Sir Alex Ferguson’s golden era at Manchester United. Nicknamed ‘the big Dane‘, he was famous for his blond hair, large frame and inimitable goalkeeping style.

Incredibly, Schmeichel’s son Kasper saw himself inheriting his father’s style and a little of his large frame as observed below.

Both father and son respect each other and have refused to make public comparisons of themselves.

In the Game of the Father Peter and The son of Kasper - Both indeed are Legends.
In the Game of the Father Peter and The son of Kasper, both are indeed legends.

Peter Schmeichel, at the time of writing, is separated from his ex-wife Bente (Kasper’s mum) in what has been referred to as a difficult decision for the couple.

Around June 2019, Peter  Schmeichel married a former Pl*yboy model- Laura von Lindholm, after a short affair in Espergærde, Denmark.

Kasper Schmeichel’s stepmum, who bears the name Von Lindholm, is a specialized nutritionist and actor. Little is known about the reason why Peter Schmeichel divorced his wife.

Kasper Schmeichel's dad Wedding.
Kasper Schmeichel’s dad Wedding.

About Kasper Schmeichel’s Mother:

Bente Schmeichel is given huge credit for the way she managed her husband and home, especially when he was at the peak of his goalkeeping powers.

Unlike her husband and son, she has made a conscious choice not to seek public recognition. 

However, judging from the photo below (when Kasper won the 2016 Danish Male Player of the Year award), the super mom once grazed the occasion, showing how proud she is for her son’s achievement.

Kasper Schmeichel's Mum has been super proud of her son's achievements.
Kasper Schmeichel’s Mum has been super proud of her son’s achievements.

About Kasper Schmeichel’s Sister:

Cecilie Schmeichel, who is all grown up, happens to be Kasper’s only sibling, with no brother(s) or sister(s).

Thanks to her legendary dad and big brother (pictured with her below), Cecilie is super proud of bearing the Schmeichel surname.

Meet Kasper Schmeichel's Sister- Cecilie Pilkær Schmeichel.
Meet Kasper Schmeichel’s Sister- Cecilie Pilkær Schmeichel.

Speaking about her famous surname and marital life, she once said;

“With a familiar surname behind me, I always have the luxury of living life of a celebrity. Now that I am married and now stand on my own feet, I live a very ordinary life on the other side of life.”

Cecilie is now married with two kids (Noah and Sofie) and now bears the name Cecilie Pilkær Schmeichel. Judging from the post from her Social Media handle, it appears she is a nutritionist, blogger and fitness trainer.

Kasper Schmeichel Lifestyle:

Receiving an annual salary of Per year €7,800,000 (WTFoot Report), it is fair to say that Kasper makes a lot of monies, one which is enough to make him live a glamorous life.

His exotic lifestyle, which is tied directly to his performance as a footballer, is easily noticeable from his flashy Mercedes car. 

Kasper Schmeichel's Car- He was driving a Mercedes as at 2017.
Kasper Schmeichel’s Car- He was driving a Mercedes as at 2017.

The photo above reveals his exotic car. The Danish goalkeeper has just taken his father Peter, out. For lunch at San Carlo Italian restaurant. The reason was to celebrate his team’s Champions League victory against Sevilla.

Kasper Schmeichel Untold Facts:

His own Goalkeeping Glove:

Precision is the UK’s No.1 supplier of sports training equipment.

The company has worked closely with Kasper to produce his own range of gloves which he terms as ‘The Schmeichology gloves‘. These matrix and classic glove ranges are already used by several goalkeepers in the Football League.

The Precision Schmeichology Gloves was named after the Schmeichel Family. Image Credit: PrecisionTraining
The Precision Schmeichology Gloves was named after the Schmeichel Family. Image Credit: PrecisionTraining

The Honours of Son and Father:

Kasper, who is 32 at the time of writing, has a wealthy amount of information in his CV, according to his Wikipedia page.

Looking at these individual and club honours carefully, there exists no match in terms of comparing his achievements to that of his legendary Dad whose honour screenshot is also shown below.

The Honours of Kasper Schmeichel.
The Honours of Kasper Schmeichel.

Peter Schmeichel, who was 32 years old (same as his son) in the 1994/1995 season, had already achieved so much more in his career.

His Wikipedia honours justify why he is widely regarded by football pundits, as well as both previous and present goalkeeping colleagues as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of world football.

Peter Schmeichel's Individual and Club Honours.
Peter Schmeichel’s Individual and Club Honours.

Kasper Schmeichel’s Tattoo:

As a sports person, when it comes to getting your first tattoo, it makes sense that one might want something very small, a tattoo that can be hidden easily from certain family relatives who would want to lecture you for hours about the alleged side effects.

This might be the case with Kasper. As observed below, he has a hidden tattoo. It is situated on one side of his upper arm, which is difficult to spot.

Kasper Schmeichel Tattoo.
Kasper Schmeichel Tattoo.

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Hi there! I am Hale Hendrix, a passionate football enthusiast and writer dedicated to uncovering the untold stories of footballers' childhood and biography. With a deep love for the beautiful game, I have spent countless hours researching and interviewing players to bring to light the lesser-known details of their lives.

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