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Martin Laursen

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Martin Laursen
Player details
Name Martin Laursen
Age 32
Club Unassigned Players
Position Defender
Born Farvang, Denmark
Height 6'3
Player rating 6.7 (what is this?)
Martin Laursen transfer history
From To Date Fee
Aston Villa Unassigned Players 15 May 2009 Retired
AC Milan Aston Villa 21 May 2004 £ 3,000,000
Parma AC Milan 31 Jul 2001 On Loan
Verona Parma 2 Jul 2001 Free Transfer

Martin Laursen NEWS

18th May 2009

Barry hails 'immense' Laursen

Gareth Barry has insisted he will never take football for granted following Martin Laursen's retirement.

15th May 2009

O'Neill pays Laursen tribute

Martin O'Neill has admitted it was 'devastating' to learn that Martin Laursen had retired from football.

15th May 2009

Laursen puts health first

Martin Laursen put enjoying the rest of his life before playing after announcing his retirement from football.

15th May 2009

Laursen hangs up his boots

Aston Villa captain Martin Laursen has called time on his playing career due to injury.

8th May 2009

Laursen decision close

Injured Aston Villa star Martin Laursen has revealed he will make a decision on his future early next week.

28th April 2009

Carew - Form affecting us

John Carew says the club's slump in form has had a psychological effect on the players.