LINDEGAARD: PRESTON CAREER IN FOCUS

Danish shot stopper Anders Lindegaard joined Preston North End on loan from West Bromduring the 2016 winter transfer window. His loan move to Preston was made official on January 23, 2016.

Anders Lindegaardwas loaned out to Preston North End six months into the two-year deal signed whenhe joined West Brom. He signed for Preston on loan until the end of the 2015/16 season. Anders Lindegaard made his Preston debut on February 2, 2016. The Dane kept a clean sheet on his Preston debutin a goalless draw with Derby County.

On his home debut against Huddersfield Town in the colours of Preston, Lindegaard won the best player award. His performances for Preston prompted the club to turn his loan deal into a permanent deal. On July 2, 2016, Anders Lindegaardwas confirmed as a Preston North End player on a permanent deal. He joined the club after his West Brom contract was terminated.

Danish international Lindegaardjoined Burnley as a free agent after his Preston North End contract came to an end. The confirmation of his free transfer to Burnley came on September 21, 2017. His debut for Burnley came as a substitute for first choice shot stopper Nick Pope in the second qualifying round of the Europa League in 2018. He made one more appearance for the Clarets in the Europa League before his time at Burnley came to an end.

After one season at Burnley, Lindegaard signed for Swedish top flight side Helsingborgs IF on July 18, 2019. Lindegaard signed a two-and-a-half year deal when he joined Helsingborgs.

Anders Lindegaard joined a selected group of goalkeepers when he scored the first goal of his career during a league game in the Swedish top flight in 2020. The Dane scored one of the goals in a 2-2 draw with Falkenbergs FF.

 

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