Denmark 1982 Home kit Remastered with Official Simonsen Print Medium

Condition: ★★★★★ 

Made by Hummel this extremely limited and rare remaster of their 1982 kit for Denmark is in size Medium and in excellent condition. Additionally it has a legendary ''Simonsen'' name print.

The Denmark national football team in 1982 was beginning to rise as a major force in European football, under the leadership of manager Sepp Piontek. Though the team had not yet reached the peak of their "Danish Dynamite" era, which exploded onto the global stage during the 1984 European Championship and the 1986 FIFA World Cup, the groundwork for their success was being laid in the early 1980s.

Key Features of Denmark's 1982 Team:

1. Coach:

   • Sepp Piontek, a German coach, was instrumental in modernizing Denmark's tactics. He took over in 1979 and implemented a more organized and professional approach to the team, emphasizing pressing, quick transitions, and attacking football.

2. Tactical Approach:

   • Piontek introduced a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on attacking football, utilizing the technical prowess and creative ability of their midfield and forward players. The Danish team became known for their fast-paced style of play and their offensive mindset, something that would characterize the "Danish Dynamite" of the mid-1980s.

3. Star Players: By 1982, many of the key figures who would dominate Danish football in the following years were already part of the squad:

   • Allan Simonsen: The European Footballer of the Year in 1977, Simonsen was one of Denmark’s first truly world-class players. He played for Borussia Mönchengladbach and later Barcelona. In 1982, he was Denmark's most experienced and dangerous attacker.
   • Preben Elkjær: Though Elkjær’s prime would come later in the mid-1980s, he was already emerging as a key forward by 1982. He had immense pace and power, often described as a fearless, direct striker.
   • Morten Olsen: A versatile player, Olsen could play both as a defender and a midfielder. He was a key leader and became one of Denmark’s most capped players. Olsen later went on to manage Denmark for many years.

4. 1982 FIFA World Cup Qualification:

   • Denmark failed to qualify for the 1982 FIFA World Cup. They were drawn in Group 6 of the UEFA qualification rounds, facing Italy, Yugoslavia, Greece, and Luxembourg. Denmark finished in 3rd place, behind Italy and Yugoslavia, meaning they missed out on the tournament in Spain.
   • Despite this, Denmark's performances showed signs of promise, and they were beginning to be recognized as a team capable of challenging top European sides.

5. Significant Matches:

   • One of the most significant matches for Denmark in 1982 was a 3-1 victory over Italy in a World Cup qualifier in Copenhagen. Italy would go on to win the 1982 World Cup, making Denmark’s win a clear sign of their emerging potential.