Poul Mejer (2 November 1931 – 9 January 2000) was a Danish
footballer
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who played as a
winger.
Career
Mejer played his entire career for
Vejle Boldklub
Vejle Boldklub is a Danish professional football club based in Vejle in Jutland. Formed in 1891, the club is one of the most successful clubs in Danish football history, having won the Danish championship five times and the Danish cup title six ...
, where he got 307 caps for the club's first team. He was known for his fantastic pace, which was his primary weapon. From his wing position he scored many goals for his teammates.
Mejer experienced two league promotions with Vejle Boldklub in 1952 and 1956. In 1958 he was part in one of the biggest triumphs in the history of Vejle Boldklub as the club won
The Double. Heplayed a major role in the Cup final as he scored the winner against rivals
AGF. The triumph was followed up in the 1959 season as Vejle went on to win the Danish title once again.
Mejer was also part of the
Denmark national team's squad at the
1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar ...
, but he did not play in any matches.
Mejer played his last match for Vejle Boldklub in April 1966.
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1931 births
2000 deaths
Sportspeople from Vejle Municipality
Danish men's footballers
Men's association football wingers
Denmark men's international footballers
Footballers at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Olympic footballers for Denmark
Olympic silver medalists for Denmark
Olympic medalists in football
Vejle Boldklub players
Medalists at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Footballers from the Region of Southern Denmark
20th-century Danish sportsmen