# Daniel Iversen

Daniel Lønne Iversen (born 19 July 1997) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Leicester City.

## Club career

Iversen started out in the academy at Gørding LIF, after which he joined the biggest club in the region, Esbjerg as a 12-year-old.

### Leicester City

He moved to English club Leicester City in January 2016, signing a contract until June 2019.

#### Loan to Oldham Athletic

Iversen moved on loan to EFL League Two side Oldham Athletic in July 2018, the same day as he signed a new four-year contract with Leicester. He made his professional debut on the first day of the 2018–19 season, starting the game against Milton Keynes Dons. Iversen helped Oldham to an FA Cup "giant killing" against Premier League side Fulham, saving a late penalty in a 2–1 victory. Iversen would go on to make 49 appearances in all competitions for The Latics.

#### Loan to Rotherham United

In July 2019, Iversen moved to EFL League One team Rotherham United on a season long loan. Iversen made his Rotherham debut on 3 August 2019, in a 2–1 victory over AFC Wimbledon.

#### Loan to OH Leuven

In August 2020, Iversen joined Belgian First Division A team Oud-Heverlee Leuven on a season-long loan. Iversen started five games before suffering a hip injury in the match against Oostende. Following his return from injury, he became second choice goalkeeper behind Rafael Romo, which resulted in his loan being terminated on 7 January 2021, allowing him to move on loan to English club Preston North End that same day. He returned to Preston North End for a second loan spell in August 2021. He was named as the Lancashire side's Player of the Year for 2021–22.

#### Return to Leicester City

After six years with the club, Iversen made his debut for Leicester on 23 August 2022 in an EFL Cup match away at Stockport County; he saved three penalties in the penalty shoot-out and was described as a "hero". His performance was praised by Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers. He made his Premier League debut in a 1–1 draw against Brentford on 18 March 2023.

#### Loan to Stoke City

On 5 January 2024, Iversen joined fellow Championship club Stoke City on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season. In April, Iversen said he expected to leave Leicester in the summer. Iversen made 19 appearances for Stoke helping them to secure their Championship status.

## International career

Iversen has represented Denmark at youth international levels from under-16 to under-21. Iversen was called up to the under-21 squad for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, playing in all three of Denmark's games and saving a penalty in a 3–1 victory against Austria. In September 2019, Iversen received his first call up to the senior Denmark team for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Gibraltar and Georgia.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 4 May 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National cup | National cup | League cup | League cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Leicester City | 2018–19 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Leicester City | 2019–20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Leicester City | 2020–21 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leicester City | 2021–22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leicester City | 2022–23 | Premier League | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 0 |
| Leicester City | 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Leicester City | Total | Total | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2018–19 | League Two | 42 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Rotherham United (loan) | 2019–20 | League One | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| OH Leuven (loan) | 2020–21 | Belgian Pro League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 |
| Preston North End (loan) | 2020–21 | Championship | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 0 |
| Preston North End (loan) | 2021–22 | Championship | 46 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 48 | 0 |
| Stoke City (loan) | 2023–24 | Championship | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 180 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 199 | 0 |
* ↑ Appearances in EFL Trophy

## Honours

Individual
* Preston North End Player of the Year: 2021–22