Albrechtsen: His story in pictures
As Albion defender Martin Albrechtsen completes a Bosman free transfer switch to Championship outfit Derby County, Expressandstar.com take a look at the life and times of the four-cap Danish international.
After starting his career with Akademisk Boldklub, Albrechtsen first came to the attention of the Baggies after making the short move across the city to FC Copenhagen in 2002.nextpage
He became West Brom's record signing in June 2004, joining for £2.5million as the Baggies prepared for their first season in the Premiership.nextpage
Albrechtsen became a fixture in the side for their two years in the top flight and he stayed with the club when they were relegated.nextpage
A red card against Crystal Palace was not one of his finer moments, as the Baggies' season disintegrated and they missed out on promotion. nextpage
Club and player bounce back the following season, as West Brom win the Championship title and reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup.nextpage
Despite the lure of a new contract offer and Premier League football again, Albrechtsen has decided to stay in the Championship and join Derby.
