Lars Pleidrup (born 13 August 1981) is a retired Danish professional

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who played as a

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. Due to his powerful shot from distance, he was given the nickname ''Krydsermissilet fra Væggerløse'' ("the

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from Væggerløse") throughout his career and later Legende-Lars ("Lars the legend").

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* * 1981 births Living people Danish men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Aarhus Gymnastikforening players FC Vestsjælland players Nykøbing FC players Danish Superliga players Danish 1st Division players People from Guldborgsund Municipality Footballers from Region Zealand 21st-century Danish sportsmen {{Denmark-footy-midfielder-stub