Brian Laudrup

Actor · born 22 February 1969 · Vienna, Austria

Brian Laudrup (born 22 February 1969) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a forward, winger, or midfielder. Laudrup is the son of Danish former footballer Finn Laudrup and the younger brother of footballer Michael Laudrup.

During his playing career which eventually stalled due to injury, Laudrup represented a number of European clubs. He started with Danish club Brøndby, winning two Danish championships in the late 1980s. He then played for German and Italian clubs, winning the 1993–94 Serie A as well as the 1994 UEFA Champions League title with Milan. He was a vital part of the Rangers team which dominated the Scottish Premier Division in the 1990s, winning three championships, among others. He won the 1998 UEFA Super Cup in his brief stint with English club Chelsea, followed by a short spell with Copenhagen in Denmark, before ending his career with Ajax in 2000.

Where to start: Walter: A Life in Football (2021).