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Seattle Sounders FC sign Danish midfielder Christian Sivebaek
The 23-year-old midfielder adds to Seattle's attacking options.
Jan 11, 2012 1:10:00 PM
By Seth Vertelney
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Seattle Sounders FC has signed Danish midfielder Christian Sivebaek. The signing will be finalized upon receipt of Sivebaek's P-1 visa and International Clearance. Per league policy, terms of the transfer and contract were not disclosed.
Sivebaek, 23 arrives from Denmark's FC Midtjylland, and can play at right back and midfielder.
"Christian is a player that we have been following for quite some time," said Sounders FC technical director Chris Henderson. "He is a good one versus one dribbler who can provide consistent quality service to our strikers. He has good speed and physical presence."
Sivebaek has been at Midtjylland in Denmark's Superliga since 2006, appearing in 80 league matches and scoring six goals. Sivebaek has represented Denmark at various youth levels 19 times, but has yet to appear for the full national team.
"This is an exciting opportunity for me, to be joining such a club as Sounders FC," said Sivebaek. "I am looking forward to playing in MLS and for one of the best and biggest teams in America. I am very impressed by the professionalism of the club, the high quality of players and staff, and the great number and passion of their fans."
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Sivebaek, 23 arrives from Denmark's FC Midtjylland, and can play at right back and midfielder.
"Christian is a player that we have been following for quite some time," said Sounders FC technical director Chris Henderson. "He is a good one versus one dribbler who can provide consistent quality service to our strikers. He has good speed and physical presence."
Sivebaek has been at Midtjylland in Denmark's Superliga since 2006, appearing in 80 league matches and scoring six goals. Sivebaek has represented Denmark at various youth levels 19 times, but has yet to appear for the full national team.
"This is an exciting opportunity for me, to be joining such a club as Sounders FC," said Sivebaek. "I am looking forward to playing in MLS and for one of the best and biggest teams in America. I am very impressed by the professionalism of the club, the high quality of players and staff, and the great number and passion of their fans."
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