Christian Mouritsen
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Christian Restorff Mouritsen (born 3 December 1988) is a Faroese
footballer who currently plays for Valur
in Reykjavik
, Iceland
.
in the 2005 and signed a 3-year contract. He had been on trial with Brøndby
and Everton
, also several other clubs in England
and Holland had offered him a trial, but in the end decided to sign with Manchester City
. The Youth team reached the FA Youth Cup Final in the 2005/06 season, losing to Liverpool in the Final 3-2 on aggregate.
Although making many appearances for the Manchester City Youth and Reserve teams, after 3 years at the club he was released in July 2008 after his contract expired.
Shortly after his release prior to Manchester City's
match against EB/Streymur
, he was quoted as saying "I left City because they told me I wasn't good enough, so I've returned home to try something new".
In August 2008 he rejoined HB Tórshavn, he only managed 20 minutes of playing time for HB before the 2008 season ended, because of injuries which kept him sidelined. He also has 2 brothers who were in the HB Tórshavn squad during the same period, younger brother Kristin and older brother Jóhan.
His first match in 2009 was against B68 Toftir
, Mouritsen came on as substitute, deep into the second half. He only went on to make 6 league appearances from the bench that season for HB, before he transferred to rival club B36 Tórshavn
in the summer of 2009.
Although his transfer from HB to B36 didn't go as smoothly as planned. Certain formalities weren't carried out before July 28, when the transfer window had closed. HB pointed out to B36 that Mouritsen had been playing for them illegally, after which the appropriate documents were handed to FSF by B36. Later, it was revealed that the reason for the delay was an administrative mistake by B36. The Faroese Football Federation discussed the matter and decided that the transfer could not be accepted because the documents necessary had not been handed in on time. Though they reconsidered and on August 21 they gave Mouritsen permission to transfer to B36.
Despite this, the second half of the 2009 season went a lot better for Mouritsen, scoreing 2 goals in 9 starts for B36.
After the season had ended, before Christmas in 2009 he went on a trial at Newcastle United
along with fellow U-21
teammate Jóan Símun Edmundsson
. Jóan ended up going out on-loan to Newcastle
in 2010 until the end of the English season
, but Brian Kerr said about Mouritsen “Chris
liked them both, but felt that Christian, at 21, needed first-team football, which Newcastle couldn’t offer him.”
In July 2010, Christian went on trial with English League One
club Tranmere Rovers
.
Christian signed for Valur
in November 2010 along with two team mates from the Faroese national team, Jónas Þór Næs
and Pól Jóhannus Justinussen
.
at Under-17, U19 and U21 level, as well at full international level. He was the Faroe Islands U-21 captain and was also part of the U-21 team
that famously beat Russia
1-0 in the UEFA U-21 Championship qualifying
match. He was picked in the main squad to face Poland in May 2006, but didn't get to make his appearance in the match.
His first full cap came 3 years later when Faroe Islands
took on Iceland
in a friendly, in 2009. Faroe Islands won the match 2-1.
Faroese people
The Faroese or Faroe Islanders are a Germanic ethnic group native to the Faeroe Islands. The Faroese are of mixed Norse and Gaelic origins.About 21,000 Faroese live in neighbouring countries, particularly in Denmark, Iceland and Norway....
footballer who currently plays for Valur
Valur
Knattspyrnufélagið Valur is an Icelandic athletic club based in Reykjavík, Iceland. One of Iceland's most prolific clubs it celebrates its 100th birthday in 2011. The club is situated close to the city centre, in the traditional east side of town, at the old farmgrounds of Hlíðarendi...
in Reykjavik
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...
, Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
.
Club career
Mouritsen joined the Manchester City AcademyManchester City F.C. Reserves and Academy
Manchester City is represented at Reserve level by the Elite Development Squad, also referred to as just the Elite Squad, or EDS, a predominantly 'Under-21' side that replaced the previous Reserve team in a move to focus on youth development post-academy...
in the 2005 and signed a 3-year contract. He had been on trial with Brøndby
Brøndby
Brøndby Kommune is a municipality in the former Copenhagen County on the east coast of the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 21 km², and has a total population of 33,831...
and Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
, also several other clubs in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
and Holland had offered him a trial, but in the end decided to sign with Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
. The Youth team reached the FA Youth Cup Final in the 2005/06 season, losing to Liverpool in the Final 3-2 on aggregate.
Although making many appearances for the Manchester City Youth and Reserve teams, after 3 years at the club he was released in July 2008 after his contract expired.
Shortly after his release prior to Manchester City's
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
match against EB/Streymur
EB/Streymur
EB/Streymur is an Faroese football club based in Streymnes. They play in the Vodafonedeildin, the top division in Faroese football.-History:...
, he was quoted as saying "I left City because they told me I wasn't good enough, so I've returned home to try something new".
In August 2008 he rejoined HB Tórshavn, he only managed 20 minutes of playing time for HB before the 2008 season ended, because of injuries which kept him sidelined. He also has 2 brothers who were in the HB Tórshavn squad during the same period, younger brother Kristin and older brother Jóhan.
His first match in 2009 was against B68 Toftir
B68 Toftir
B68 Toftir is a Faroese football club, playing in the village of Toftir in Vodafonedeildin. After being promoted to the 1. deild in 1980, they have won the league 3 times. . In 2004 they were relegated. 2005 saw them bounce back to top flight with a no 1 placement in the second best division...
, Mouritsen came on as substitute, deep into the second half. He only went on to make 6 league appearances from the bench that season for HB, before he transferred to rival club B36 Tórshavn
B36 Tórshavn
B36 Tórshavn or F.C. Tórshavn is a Faroese football club, based in the capital, Tórshavn...
in the summer of 2009.
Although his transfer from HB to B36 didn't go as smoothly as planned. Certain formalities weren't carried out before July 28, when the transfer window had closed. HB pointed out to B36 that Mouritsen had been playing for them illegally, after which the appropriate documents were handed to FSF by B36. Later, it was revealed that the reason for the delay was an administrative mistake by B36. The Faroese Football Federation discussed the matter and decided that the transfer could not be accepted because the documents necessary had not been handed in on time. Though they reconsidered and on August 21 they gave Mouritsen permission to transfer to B36.
Despite this, the second half of the 2009 season went a lot better for Mouritsen, scoreing 2 goals in 9 starts for B36.
After the season had ended, before Christmas in 2009 he went on a trial at Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
along with fellow U-21
Faroe Islands national under-21 football team
The Faroe Islands national under-21 football team are a feeder team to the Faroe Islands national football team. The Faroe Islands U21 team was first formed in 2006 and took part in UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying for the first time in 2007 and 2008...
teammate Jóan Símun Edmundsson
Jóan Símun Edmundsson
Jóan Símun Edmundsson is a Faroese footballer who currently plays for Newcastle United, and the Faroe Islands national team.-Club career:Edmundsson started his career with B68 Toftir...
. Jóan ended up going out on-loan to Newcastle
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
in 2010 until the end of the English season
2009–10 in English football
The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...
, but Brian Kerr said about Mouritsen “Chris
Chris Hughton
Christopher William Gerard "Chris" Hughton is a professional football manager and former player who is currently the manager of Birmingham City F.C....
liked them both, but felt that Christian, at 21, needed first-team football, which Newcastle couldn’t offer him.”
In July 2010, Christian went on trial with English League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
club Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
.
Christian signed for Valur
Valur
Knattspyrnufélagið Valur is an Icelandic athletic club based in Reykjavík, Iceland. One of Iceland's most prolific clubs it celebrates its 100th birthday in 2011. The club is situated close to the city centre, in the traditional east side of town, at the old farmgrounds of Hlíðarendi...
in November 2010 along with two team mates from the Faroese national team, Jónas Þór Næs
Jónas Þór Næs
Jónas Þór Næs is a Faroese international footballer who currently plays for Valur as a defender. He played professionally for BK Frem in 2005-06 and again 2009-10...
and Pól Jóhannus Justinussen
Pól Jóhannus Justinussen
Pól Jóhannus Justinussen is an Faroese international footballer who plays club football for Icelandic side Valur, as a defender.He made his international debut for the Faroe Islands national football team in 2010.-External links:...
.
International career
Mouritsen has represented the Faroe IslandsFaroe Islands national football team
The Faroe Islands national football team represents the Faroe Islands in association football and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association, the governing body for football in the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands became a member of FIFA in 1988 and UEFA in 1990 and are the third...
at Under-17, U19 and U21 level, as well at full international level. He was the Faroe Islands U-21 captain and was also part of the U-21 team
Faroe Islands national under-21 football team
The Faroe Islands national under-21 football team are a feeder team to the Faroe Islands national football team. The Faroe Islands U21 team was first formed in 2006 and took part in UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying for the first time in 2007 and 2008...
that famously beat Russia
Russia national under-21 football team
The Russia national under-21 football team is overseen by the Russian Football Union. The team competes in the European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years.- Coaches :-Results:*1994: quarterfinalists...
1-0 in the UEFA U-21 Championship qualifying
2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification Group 1
The teams competing in Group 1 of the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championships qualifying competition were Russia, Romania, Moldova, Latvia, Faroe Islands and Andorra.-Standings:-Matches:--------------------------------------------...
match. He was picked in the main squad to face Poland in May 2006, but didn't get to make his appearance in the match.
His first full cap came 3 years later when Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands national football team
The Faroe Islands national football team represents the Faroe Islands in association football and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association, the governing body for football in the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands became a member of FIFA in 1988 and UEFA in 1990 and are the third...
took on Iceland
Iceland national football team
The Iceland national football team is the national football team of Iceland and is controlled by the Football Association of Iceland. It has never advanced to the finals of any major international competition....
in a friendly, in 2009. Faroe Islands won the match 2-1.
International goals
- Scores and results list Faroe Islands' goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 October 2010 | Športni park Stožice Sportni Park Stozice Stožice Sports Park is a new multi-use sports complex in Ljubljana, Slovenia, that hosts all departments of Olimpija Ljubljana sports club, former women's European club champions RK Krim and other Ljubljana based clubs including top volleyball club ACH Volley based in Bled... , Ljubljana Ljubljana Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its largest city. It is the centre of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It is located in the centre of the country in the Ljubljana Basin, and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants... , Slovenia Slovenia Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of... |
1-5 | 1-5 | Euro 2012 qualifying UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group C This page shows the standings and results for Group C of the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying tournament.- Standings :- Results and fixtures :Group C fixtures were negotiated between the participants in a meeting held in Belgrade on 8 March 2010.----... |