Anja Andersen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Anja Andersen
Occupation	Handball Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 15, 1969(1969-02-15)
Age	55
Birthplace	Odense
Country	Denmark
Birth City	Region of Southern Denmark
Horoscope	Aquarius

Anja Andersen Biography

Anja Andersen is one of the most popular and richest Handball Player who was born on February 15, 1969 in Odense, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark. Anja Andersen (born 15 February 1969 in Odense, Denmark) is an ex- Danish handball player for the team and the current coach. The Danish player is Olympic winner, World champion and two times European champion. In 1997 she was named IHF World Player of the Year. It is widely believed that she is the top Danish female player in handball in history.

It was Andersen who brought handball into showmanship. Inspiring by basketball and, in particular, specifically the Harlem Globetrotters she invented a game that was geared towards the spectators rather than the opponent. After retiring as a player active, she formed an “dream team” of the top female handball players during 2000 and 2001, who were part of a specially selected Danish team. “The “dream team” matches were an enormous success, but the matches ended after Andersen was unable to be active in her sport.

In 2008, she left Slagelse for FCK Håndbold. In 2010, she left FCK Håndbold because the club dissolved and decided to take a break until to coach a new team.

In March 2011, after less than two months of coaching, she was fired because of poor results, losing two matches from a total of four on the bench of Oltchim in the main round of the Champions League.

Due to a heart problem, Andersen stopped her player career in 1999.

Anja Andersen Net Worth

Anja Andersen is one of the richest Handball Player from Denmark. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Anja Andersen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

While the national team for handball during the 1990s had a number of personalities, it is undisputed it was Andersen had the highest profile. She was also the most popular and controversial. Although no one doubted her skill however, her temper, which led to many expulsions from games with high profile and games, caused some controversy. In in 1996’s Olympics her coach Ulrik Wilbek was briefly removed she was removed from his team because of concerns about her play style and behaviour in the gym.

Anja Andersen is famous for her abilities for offensive players and her ferocious determination and ability to create exciting scenes and do daring moves during a game. She was a major element of the revival of Danish handball in the 1990s. Her temperament and amazing skills gave everyone an opinion, and following the initial gold at the European championship in 1994, the Danish team earned the name “the iron ladies” and their status as national sporting heroes.

Andersen immediately started coaching the Danish Women’s Handball League club Slagelse. She first helped the team reach the top league and later win the Champions League three times, in 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2006/07. In 2006, she also coached the national team of Serbia.

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Facts & Trivia

Anja Ranked on the list of most popular Handball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Denmark. Anja Andersen celebrates birthday on February 15 of every year.

Top Facts about Anja Andersen

1. Anja Andersen is a retired Danish handball player and coach.
2. She won two Olympic gold medals with Denmark in 1996 and 2000.
3. Andersen was named IHF World Player of the Year in 1997.
4. She played for several top European clubs, including Hypo Niederösterreich and Viborg HK.
5. As a coach, she led Slagelse FH to three Champions League titles.
6. Andersen was known for her aggressive playing style and leadership skills.
7. She retired from playing in 2001 due to injury but continued coaching.
8. In 2010, she was banned from coaching for one year due to unsportsmanlike conduct.
9. Andersen has been inducted into the Danish Handball Hall of Fame.
10. Her legacy as a player and coach continues to inspire future generations of handball players in Denmark and beyond.