During his playing career he played for Esbjerg fB and Varde IF in Denmark, Aberdeen in Scotland, Saskatchewan Rapid Wien in Austria, and Racing Mechelen in Belgium. He earned a total of 22 caps for the Danish national side, but his international career was ended when he turned professional and joined Aberdeen. After retiring as a player in 1975 he managed Varde IF and Esbjerg fB. He died on 8 March 2012, aged 70.