Henrik Pedersen, a Danish striker, was born on June 10, 1975 in Kjellerup. Fondly called as “Tømrer” (Carpenter) and “The Pitbull”, he made his debut for the Danish national football team in a game against the Faroe Islands in August 2000. During 2000-2004, he made 3 appearances for the national team
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Henrik Pedersen kicked off his career with the Danish club Silkeborg IF, in 1995. He earned his first goal in professional football for the club in the Danish Super Liga in his first match against Copenhagen F.C. that was won 4-1. He was instrumental in his team winning the Danish Cup in 2001 and finished as the second highest scorer in the 2000-01 Superliga season. His first appearance at the UEFA cup was against the crusaders.
In July 2001, Bolton Wanderers signed Henrik Pedersen and he made his debut at the Premier League the following month. He went in as a substitute in the second half, and scored his maiden goal in the premiership team helping his team finish 5-0 against Leicester.
Henrik Pedersen went to Silkeborg IF on loan during 2001-02 but returned back to Bolton for the 2002-03 season. In November 2002, he went on to net a brace in Bolton’s 4-2 win over Leeds United at Elland road. Henrik Pedersen was at the peak of his career during the 2003-04 season where he finished as the joint top scorer of the team, along with Okocha and Djorkaeff, besides helping the team make it to the Carling Cup final.
His achievements continued during 2004-05 and scored consistently in premier league matches, including one against Charlton Athletic where he got on to the score sheet twice.
Henrik Pedersen made two Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Cup appearances for Bolton Wanderers in September 2005.
He went on to sign Hull City in August 2007 and after a brief stint there, he returned to Silkeborg IF citing family reasons.
Henrik Pedersen credits his achievements to his father who took keen interest in shaping his skills at the early stages of his career. He is also famous for his ‘peacock’ goal celebration, which he developed with fellow Danish player Martin Retov.
