One: My Autobiography
One: My Autobiography by Peter Schmeichel, published by Hodder & Stoughton on September 28, 2021, spans 400 pages and is presented in English. This autobiography delves into the life of Peter Schmeichel, a renowned footballer who achieved remarkable success with Manchester United and the Danish national team. Schmeichel shares his journey from humble beginnings in Copenhagen to becoming a celebrated goalkeeper, offering insights into his experiences during the transformative years of football in the 1990s.
Readers will find a detailed account of Schmeichel’s time at Manchester United, including pivotal moments such as the dramatic Champions League final in 1999. The narrative extends beyond football, exploring his family background, particularly his father’s struggles and the legacy he aims to pass on to his son, Kasper, who also plays professionally. One: My Autobiography provides a comprehensive look at Schmeichel’s life, touching on themes of family, personal challenges, and the impact of his football career.
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‘TERRIFIC’ – Daily Mail
‘ONE OF THE UNDISPUTED GREATS’ – Sun
‘ENGAGING, HONEST AND UNSENTIMENTAL . . . RIVETING’ – David Walsh, The Sunday Times
‘Why me? How could a boy from a Copenhagen tower block say I want to be a champion with Manchester United and Denmark and make it happen?’
Peter Schmeichel is a giant of football, who won more Premier League titles (five) than any player in his position and captained Manchester United in the incomparable, last-gasp Treble-clinching win over Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final. ‘I don’t believe a better goalkeeper played the game,’ Sir Alex Ferguson said. One: My Autobiography is Schmeichel’s story.
In it, he takes us inside the remarkable, winning environment of a club that transformed football during the 1990s, and on to the pitch on that crazy, breathless night in Barcelona in 1999. From Ferguson’s unique gifts to Eric Cantona’s unique personality, he delivers a close-up and insightful portrait of United’s golden era.
However, One: My Autobiography goes way beyond the pitch.
Schmeichel has an incredible family story to tell, starting with his father, Antoni, a brilliant Polish jazz musician who battled demons and for years kept a momentous secret from those around him. And he explores what he has been able to pass on to his own son, Kasper – himself a Premier League-winning goalkeeper and number one in the Danish national side.
Peter’s life after football, seldom straightforward, is described with astonishing candour. One: My Autobiography is about football, origins, journeys and legacy.
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