Kasper Schmeichel's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kasper Schmeichel.

Kasper Schmeichel is a Danish professional footballer renowned as a goalkeeper. He currently plays for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership and is a member of the Denmark national team. Schmeichel's career is marked by his goalkeeping prowess, a position he has consistently held at the highest levels of club and international football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1906: Equalled a record from 1906

In September of 2024, Kasper Schmeichel earned his fifth clean sheet in a row, when Celtic beat Hearts 2–0, equalling a record from 1906 for most consecutive clean sheets in top-flight football in Scotland.

February 2007: Man of the Match vs. Rangers

On February 18, 2007, Kasper Schmeichel was named man of the match in a game against Rangers.

August 2007: Manchester City Debut and Clean Sheet vs. Manchester United

In August 2007, Kasper Schmeichel made his Manchester City debut against West Ham United. On August 19, 2007, he played against Manchester United, keeping a clean sheet in City's 1–0 home win. He also saved a penalty from Robin van Persie against Arsenal on August 25, 2007, and was named man of the match despite losing the game.

November 2007: Named Danish under-21 Talent of the Year

In November 2007, Kasper Schmeichel was named Danish under-21 Talent of the Year, following three clean sheets in the previous four under-21 games.

October 2008: Played in under-21 internationals

From March 2007 to October 2008, Kasper Schmeichel consecutively played a total of 17 under-21 internationals, achieving seven clean sheets.

2009: Player of the Month

Kasper Schmeichel earned the Player of the Month award in October 2009 due to his fine performances with Notts County.

August 2010: Leeds Debut and Player of the Month Nomination

In August 2010, Kasper Schmeichel made his debut for Leeds United against Derby County and was nominated for the August Championship Player of the Month award, winning the Sky Sports Championship Player of the Month award.

January 2011: FA Cup Match Against Arsenal

On January 8, 2011, Kasper Schmeichel helped Leeds earn a 1–1 draw against Arsenal in the FA Cup third round match. He was later named player of the FA Cup third round.

November 2011: Praised for Save Against Portsmouth

In November 2011, Kasper Schmeichel received praise for a short-distant reaction save against Portsmouth. It was described as "one of the best saves I have seen in a very long time" by Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton, and "a world-class, outstanding save" by Leicester manager Nigel Pearson.

2011: Leicester City Awards

Kasper Schmeichel received the club's Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year awards on April 30, 2012, for his performances in the 2011–12 season.

April 2013: 100th Leicester Appearance

On April 16, 2013, Kasper Schmeichel made his 100th Leicester appearance in a 3–2 win over Bolton Wanderers.

2014: Championship Win

In 2014, Kasper Schmeichel won the Championship with Leicester City.

March 2015: Returned from injury

On March 21, 2015, Kasper Schmeichel returned from a three-month injury and played in the 4–3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

May 2016: Won the Premier League title with Leicester City

On May 2, 2016, at 29 years old, Kasper Schmeichel won the Premier League title with Leicester City, matching the age and calendar day when his father won Manchester United's first title in 1993. They became the only father and son to win the Premier League in the same position.

2016: Premier League Win

In 2016, Kasper Schmeichel won the Premier League with Leicester City.

2016: Won Premier League with Leicester City

On April 26, 2025, Celtic secured the Premiership title following a 5–0 victory over Dundee United, marking Kasper Schmeichel's fourth league title and his first since winning the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016.

March 2018: Saved a penalty against Brighton

On March 31, 2018, Kasper Schmeichel saved a penalty kick in a 2–0 away win over Brighton, equalling his father's record for Premier League penalties saved.

2018: Played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Kasper Schmeichel was selected for the Danish squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he started in three group stage matches. During the Round of 16 match against Croatia, Schmeichel was named Man of the Match after saving a penalty-kick taken by Luka Modrić in extra-time and two penalties during the subsequent shootout.

May 2021: Captained Leicester City to FA Cup victory

On May 15, 2021, Kasper Schmeichel captained Leicester City to a 1–0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup Final, winning the competition for the first time in the club's history. His saves were crucial to the triumph.

August 2021: Captained Leicester City to FA Community Shield victory

On August 7, 2021, Kasper Schmeichel captained Leicester City to a 1–0 victory over Manchester City in the 2021 FA Community Shield, securing the competition win for the second time in their history.

2021: FA Cup and Community Shield Wins

In 2021, Kasper Schmeichel won the FA Cup and Community Shield with Leicester City.

December 2024: Won the Scottish League Cup with Celtic

In December 2024, Kasper Schmeichel won the Scottish League Cup with Celtic, defeating Rangers in the final. He made a crucial penalty save during the penalty shootout.

2024: Signs with Celtic and Wins Domestic Double

In 2024, Kasper Schmeichel returned to Scotland to sign with Celtic, reuniting with Brendan Rodgers. In his first season, he won the Scottish League Cup and Scottish Premiership.