There is a man who has dominated every top league in Europe.

Denmark. Germany. Spain. Italy. Engand. France. Holland.

He has 10 winner’s medals to his name, as well as three individual honours throughout his career. He’s had a feel for each of the top leagues in Europe. He’s played alongside the likes of Buffon, Nedved, Chiellini, Dani Alves, Neuer, Sterling, Eriksen, Alderweireld and Jay Spearing.

He is one of only two players to have played in the top flight of England, Spain, France, Germany and Italy.

That’s right – it’s Christian Poulsen.

What is the “One and Done” challenge?

Christian Poulsen is taking the step into management, the ultimate journeyman career – he must only spend one season at whichever club he manages. No matter how well he performs at the club, when the season ends he will leave.

He must also complete every season he starts unless sacked. If a better club comes in for him in the middle of the season, he cannot jump ship. He must attend every interview offer received when unemployed, no matter how small the club.

He can delay job offers to see if another interview will be successful, however he cannot outright reject a job offer unless it is a choice between multiple jobs. He does not have to join a club if they’re in the middle of a season (for example, the Swedish League is in the middle of its season in June, when most standard European seasons end, so if a Swedish club came in he would not have to take it).

Where will he start his career?

Unlike a typical “Journeyman Career” where you would start as an unemployed manager who’s a former Sunday League footballer, desperately waiting by the phone until a Serbian 3rd Division team decides to take a punt on you, we will start the career in his homeland of Denmark.

I put it to a Twitter poll, with a choice of three teams – FC Nordsjælland, FC Midtjylland or FC København – and you, the public, gave your verdict.

YOUR VOTE NEEDED:



I'm starting a @FootballManager save where I can only stay at a club for one season at a time before moving on. For reasons that will become apparent, I'm starting in Denmark.



Which club do I take over?



Please RT! — Continental Pro Licence (@ContiProLicence) March 18, 2020

Poulsen is very much taking on the Danish look. Long, swept back blonde hair, it just screams Nicklas Bendtner. This is the start of his career and he’s not looking to step outside of his comfort zone just yet.

The club vision is almost irrelevant, as we have no intention of staying there beyond this one season, however we can get an idea of where the board expects us to finish the season.

They want us to finish in the top 2, which is a requirement. They also want us to make it to the Europa League group stage, which is also a requirement. Ideally they want a cup final but it’s not a dealbreaker.

Stay tuned for Part One, where we’ll be looking at how we get on at Midtjylland!

Read Part One here!