Poul Nielsen

ABOUT POUL NIELSEN

Danish forward who became the all-time leading goalscorer for the national team and led the squad to silver in the 1912 Olympics.

Growing up, he would sneak into soccer matches without a ticket, earning the nickname Gratist or just Tist.

He played his entire 20-year career with the Kjobenhavns Boldklub, leading them to six Danish football championships.

He grew up in the capital of Denmark, Copenhagen.

He and Daniel Agger both played for Denmark's national team.