Preben Elkjær

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Preben Elkjær's achievements stand out as a unique blend of individual brilliance and team success. Winning the Bronze Ball at the 1986 World Cup places him among the elite players in tournament history, a feat rarely matched by strikers outside of the top-tier favorites. His role in leading Hellas Verona to their only major trophy remains a legendary story in Italian football, proving that a single player can transform a struggling club into champions.

AwardsElkjær won the Bronze Ball at the 1986 FIFA World Cup and was named Danish Player of the Year in 1984. He also secured second place in the Ballon d'Or voting in 1985. While he did not win individual international awards like the Golden Boot, his contributions to Hellas Verona and the Danish national team remain unmatched.

Honours & Distinctions

Serie A Champion

Lega Serie A·1985

Led Hellas Verona to their first and only major title.

Bronze Ball

FIFA·1986

Awarded as the third-best player of the 1986 World Cup.

Rankings & Lists

Ballon d'Or

France Football·1985

Ballon d'Or

France Football·1984

Ballon d'Or

France Football·1986

Records & Feats

Only Serie A Title for Hellas Verona

Club Record·1985

Led the club to their sole major trophy in 1985.

Highest Individual Ranking for Danish Player

Career Milestone·1985

Finished second in Ballon d'Or voting in 1985, a record for a Danish footballer at the time.