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3 unusual facts about Jákup Mikkelsen


Football in the Faroe Islands

Two good examples of very talented players "lost" abroad for nothing in the early 90’s are the Faroese national star player Todi Jónsson, and national goalkeeper Jákup Mikkelsen.

Jákup Mikkelsen

He was a part of the squad as a reserve goalkeeper already as 18 years old in the summer of 1988, when Faroes played their very first international game after becoming full members of FIFA, losing 1-0 to Iceland in Akranes.

Kenny Arthur

In the 2003/04 season, Arthur found his first team place in danger, with the signing of Jákup Mikkelsen.



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