Scandinavian Reds

On former United defender John Sivebaek's 50th birthday, we decided to take a look at the club's imports from Scandinavia.

From Jesper Olsen to Anders Lindegaard, there have been Danes, Norwegians and Swedes who have worn the red shirt with distinction.

Jesper Olsen: Impressing alongside Johan Cruyff at Ajax, the waspish winger was snapped up by United for £350,000, making his debut against Watford at the start of the 1984/85 season. The Denmark international played in 139 games in the old Division One for the Reds.

John Sivebaek: Famously scored the first goal of Sir Alex's reign, the only time he hit the net for the Reds. Ron Atkinson signed the full-back from Vejle Boldklub in 1985 but he was sold to St Etienne a couple of years later.

Peter Schmeichel: After some wrangling with Brondby, 'the Great Dane' became United's number one in 1991 and went on to be regarded as the best goalkeeper in the