Peter Schmeichel was a colossus in goal and one of the finest goalkeepers the game has known, a commanding Dane whose presence transformed the sides he served. Physically imposing and startlingly agile for his size, he pioneered a bold, expansive style of goalkeeping that intimidated forwards and reassured defenders.
He was the last line of Manchester United’s dominant team of the 1990s, keeping goal as they swept up Premier League titles and completed the treble in 1999 with a European Cup that capped his time at Old Trafford. His crowning international moment came with Denmark’s astonishing victory at Euro 92, a triumph built on his brilliance between the posts.