Niklas Landin Jacobsen is a Danish handball player, born in Søborg in 1988.
He plays mainly as a goalkeeper. He has turned out for THW Kiel and Denmark men's national handball team. His honours include IHF World Player of the Year and Handball Player of the Year in Germany. He competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Within handball, Niklas Landin Jacobsen is remembered for a record that stands up against anything his generation produced.
The public record credits Niklas Landin Jacobsen with 3 Olympic Games, 2 senior teams and 2 recorded honours. Handball is one of Europe’s great indoor sports, fast, physical and played at a relentless tempo.
Achievements
- IHF World Player of the Year
- Handball Player of the Year in Germany
- Competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics
- Competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics
