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Jens Odgaard
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Jens Odgaard (Danish pronunciation: [ˈʌðˌkɒˀ]; born 31 March 1999) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Bologna.[2]
Key Information
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Youth career
[edit]Odgaard is a youth exponent from Lyngby Boldklub.
Club career
[edit]Lyngby Boldklub
[edit]Odgaard got his debut for Lyngby BK on 15 March 2016 at the age of just 16. He started on the bench, but replaced Gustav Therkildsen in the 89th minute in a 1–0 victory against Aalborg in the Danish Cup.[3]
He played his first league game on 17 April 2016, where he came on the pitch in the 65th minute, replacing Jeppe Kjær, in a 2–0 victory against Næstved BK.[4]
Odgaard extended his contract with Lyngby in the summer 2016 until the summer 2018, and was moved up to the senior squad.[5] He was the youngest player ever for Lyngby Boldklub, to have played a match in the Danish Superliga, at the age of 17 years and 115 days.[6]
Inter
[edit]On 5 July 2017, Inter Milan announced the signing of Odgaard.[7] He played for the youth team.
Sassuolo
[edit]On 30 June 2018, Odgaard was transferred to Serie A team Sassuolo, however Inter Milan reserved the right to buy him back.[8]
Heerenveen (loan)
[edit]On 22 June 2019, Odgaard joined to Eredivisie club SC Heerenveen on loan until 30 June 2020.[9]
Lugano (loan)
[edit]On 2 October 2020, Odgaard joined Swiss club Lugano on loan until 30 June 2021.[10]
Pescara (loan)
[edit]On 22 January 2021, Odgaard joined Serie B club Pescara, on a loan until the end of the season.[11]
RKC Waalwijk (loan)
[edit]On 24 July 2021, he moved to RKC Waalwijk in the Netherlands on a new loan.[12]
AZ
[edit]On 24 June 2022, Odgaard moved to Dutch club AZ and signed a five-year contract.[13]
Bologna
[edit]On 1 February 2024, Odgaard returned to Italy and joined Bologna on loan with an option to buy.[14] On 16 May 2024, Bologna exercised their option to make the transfer permanent.[15]
On 14 May 2025, he won Coppa Italia with Bologna, helping the club to their first major trophy in 51 years.[16]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 15 February 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lyngby | 2015–16 | Danish 1st Division | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17 | Danish Superliga | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 17 | 4 | |||
| Total | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 20 | 4 | ||||
| Sassuolo | 2018–19 | Serie A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Heerenveen (loan) | 2019–20 | Eredivisie | 24 | 7 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 27 | 7 | ||
| Lugano (loan) | 2020–21 | Swiss Super League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| Pescara (loan) | 2020–21 | Serie B | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 1 | ||
| RKC Waalwijk (loan) | 2021–22 | Eredivisie | 30 | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 33 | 11 | ||
| AZ | 2022–23 | Eredivisie | 29 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 11[b] | 2 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 12 |
| 2023–24 | Eredivisie | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7[b] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | |
| Total | 46 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 14 | ||
| Bologna (loan) | 2023–24 | Serie A | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | |||
| Bologna | 2024–25 | Serie A | 29 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | — | 37 | 6 | |
| 2025–26 | Serie A | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8[d] | 2 | 1[e] | 0 | 31 | 6 | |
| Total | 48 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 68 | 12 | ||
| Career total | 202 | 41 | 18 | 6 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 252 | 51 | ||
- ^ Includes Danish Cup, KNVB Cup, Coppa Italia
- ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearance in Supercoppa Italiana
Honours
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ https://www.bolognafc.it/player/jens-odgaard
- ^ Jens Odgaard at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "LYNGBY VS. AAB 1 – 2". soccerway.com. 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Næstved vs. Lyngby – 17 April 2016 – Soccerway". soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ^ "Lyngby forlænger med Jens Odgaard – Soccerway". lyngby-boldklub.dk. Archived from the original on 22 March 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- ^ Rekordholder Odgaard vil have mere Archived 22 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine‚ lyngby-boldklub.dk
- ^ "Jens Odgaard completes Inter switch" (Press release). Inter Milan. 5 July 2017. Archived from the original on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ^ "Odgaard sold to Sassuolo". inter.it. 30 June 2018. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "UFFICIALE: Sassuolo, ceduto in prestito all'Heerenveen il giovane Odgaard" (in Italian). Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ "UFFICIALE: Scamacca è del Genoa. Il Sassuolo ha ceduto in prestito anche Odgaard: va al Lugano".
- ^ Guarino, Giuseppe (22 January 2021). "UFFICIALE: Jens Odgaard passa in prestito al Pescara" [OFFICIAL: Jens Odgaard goes on loan to Pescara]. Canale Sassuolo (in Italian). Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ "RKC Waalwijk verwelkomt spits Jens Odgaard op huurbasis" (in Dutch). RKC Waalwijk. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Odgaard naar AZ" (in Dutch). AZ. 24 June 2022. Archived from the original on 24 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Jens Odgaard joins Bologna". Bologna. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "ODGAARD SIGNS ON A PERMANENT DEAL". Bologna FC 1909. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Bologna tager første titel i 51 år" (in Danish). Tv2. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "AC Milan 0–1 Bologna: Bologna win Coppa Italia to end 51-year trophy drought". BBC Sport. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 14 May 2025.
- ^ "Ajax still provides most players for team of the month". eredivisie.eu. 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Cody Gakpo named as Eredivisie Player Of The Month for September". Eredivisie. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jens Odgaard.
- Profile at the Bologna FC 1909 website
- Jens Odgaard national team profile at the Danish Football Association (in Danish)
- Jens Odgaard – UEFA competition record (archive)
Jens Odgaard
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Early career
Youth career
Jens Odgaard was born on 31 March 1999 in Hillerød, Denmark, where he developed an early passion for football through local clubs.[1] He began his youth career at Vios-W before joining the youth ranks of Lyngby Boldklub as a young player, progressing through the various age groups at the academy.[1][4] During his time in Lyngby's youth system, Odgaard showcased his potential as a left-footed forward, standing at 1.88 meters tall, which aided his development as a physical presence on the pitch.[1] In the 2015–16 season with the U19 team in the Danish U19 Boys League, he made 12 appearances and scored 4 goals, contributing significantly to the squad's efforts.[5] The following season, he featured in 5 U19 matches, further honing his skills before transitioning to senior training sessions around age 16.[5][6]Lyngby Boldklub
Odgaard, a product of Lyngby's youth academy, made his senior debut for the club on 28 October 2015 in the Danish Cup second round against AaB, entering as a substitute in the 89th minute and scoring Lyngby's consolation goal in a 1–2 defeat.[7] At 16 years old, this appearance marked his breakthrough into professional football at his boyhood club.[8] During the 2015–16 season in the Danish 1st Division, Odgaard recorded two league appearances, totaling 47 minutes played, along with his cup outing.[9] The following summer, after Lyngby's promotion to the Superliga, he signed a contract extension until 2018 and was promoted to the senior squad.[10] In the 2016–17 Superliga campaign, Odgaard established himself with 16 appearances and 3 goals, including stints in the regular season and championship playoff rounds, while becoming the youngest player ever to feature for Lyngby in the top flight at 17 years and 115 days.[9][11] His performances attracted interest from abroad, leading to a transfer to Inter Milan in July 2017 for a reported fee of €1.3 million, where he signed a four-year contract.[12][13]Club career
Inter
Jens Odgaard joined Inter Milan on 5 July 2017, signing a four-year contract with the club after impressing in Denmark with Lyngby Boldklub, where he had shown early promise as a talented attacking midfielder. Assigned to the Primavera youth team, Odgaard quickly adapted to the higher intensity of Italian youth football, contributing significantly during the 2017–18 season with 18 appearances and 7 goals in Primavera 1.[5] His standout performances included a hat-trick in a 3-0 Milan derby win for the Primavera against AC Milan in September 2017, demonstrating his technical skill and finishing ability at the elite youth level. Odgaard helped Inter's Primavera secure major honors that season, including the 2018 Torneo di Viareggio youth tournament and the Campionato Primavera 1 title, underscoring his role in the team's success and his growing influence within the squad. These achievements highlighted his successful transition to top-level European youth football, where he balanced creativity and goal-scoring effectively.[14][15][16] Despite his youth team contributions, Odgaard received limited first-team exposure at Inter, remaining primarily with the Primavera and not featuring in any senior matches during the 2017–18 campaign, though he was occasionally named on the Serie A bench without entering play. In July 2018, his spell at Inter ended with a permanent transfer to Sassuolo for €5 million, concluding his time in Milan with no senior appearances or goals.[17]Sassuolo
In July 2018, Jens Odgaard completed a permanent transfer from Inter Milan to Sassuolo on a four-year contract, with Inter retaining a buy-back option.[18] During the 2018–19 Serie A season, his opportunities were limited, as he made just one substitute appearance for 14 minutes without scoring, primarily serving in a bench role while developing in the club's youth setup. This followed a promising youth career at Inter, where he had excelled in their Primavera side. To gain first-team experience, Odgaard was loaned to SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie for the 2019–20 season. He adapted quickly to the Dutch league's high-tempo style, making 24 appearances and scoring 7 goals, including a notable brace in a 4–1 win over Vitesse in February 2020 that highlighted his finishing ability and movement off the ball. The stint marked his breakthrough in senior professional football, contributing to Heerenveen's mid-table finish. Odgaard's next loan came in October 2020 to FC Lugano in the Swiss Super League, lasting until January 2021. In 6 appearances, he recorded 0 goals but provided 1 assist, including a key pass in a 2–1 victory against Young Boys that aided Lugano's push for European qualification.[19] The short-term move allowed him to adjust to a new tactical environment, though injuries limited his impact. Later that season, in January 2021, Odgaard joined Serie B side Pescara on loan until June. He featured in 19 league matches, scoring 1 goal and adding 1 assist, while playing a role in their promotion playoff campaign, where Pescara advanced to the semi-finals before elimination.[2] His versatility as an attacking midfielder helped stabilize the team's midfield during a challenging second half of the season. Odgaard's most productive loan followed in July 2021 with RKC Waalwijk in the Eredivisie for the 2021–22 campaign. He enjoyed consistent starts, appearing in 30 matches and netting 8 goals with 6 assists, peaking with a hat-trick in a 5–0 thrashing of Groningen in April 2022 that underscored his best form to date and contributed to Waalwijk's survival in the top flight.[20] Upon returning to Sassuolo in summer 2022, Odgaard saw minimal involvement, making 3 substitute appearances without scoring before his permanent departure to AZ Alkmaar. Across all senior outings for Sassuolo, he totaled 4 appearances and 0 goals.[21]AZ
In August 2022, Jens Odgaard transferred to AZ Alkmaar from Sassuolo for a fee of €4 million, signing a five-year contract after impressing during his loan spell in the Netherlands the previous season.[22] Odgaard's time at AZ marked a significant resurgence, beginning with a breakthrough 2022–23 season in the Eredivisie where he made 29 appearances, scoring 9 goals and providing 4 assists.[2] He played a key role in AZ's run to the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals, featuring in 11 matches with 2 goals and 1 assist, including contributions in the group stage and knockouts against teams like Gil Vicente and West Ham United.[23] Additionally, he added 2 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in the KNVB Beker, helping solidify his position as a versatile attacking midfielder.[24] The 2023–24 season saw Odgaard continue as a regular starter early on, with 17 Eredivisie appearances yielding 1 goal and 2 assists before his mid-season loan to Bologna in January 2024.[25] Standout moments included his goal in the KNVB Beker against amateur side Quick Boys and assists in league fixtures against rivals like FC Utrecht, demonstrating his creative threat despite a slower scoring rate influenced by tactical shifts and minor injuries.[26] He also appeared in 10 European matches across the UEFA Europa League qualifiers and Conference League group stage, though without direct goal contributions.[27] The loan to Bologna became permanent in July 2024 for €4.3 million.[28] Over two seasons, Odgaard amassed 71 appearances, 14 goals, and 8 assists across all competitions for AZ, establishing himself as a pivotal player in their competitive Eredivisie campaigns.[21]Bologna
Odgaard joined Bologna on loan from AZ Alkmaar in January 2024, making 10 appearances and scoring 2 goals in Serie A during the second half of the 2023–24 season. The move became permanent in July 2024, with him signing a three-year contract until June 2027 for a transfer fee of €4.3 million.[1][28] His strong performances in the Eredivisie during the previous season, where he contributed significantly to AZ's campaign, facilitated the move back to Serie A.[29] In the 2024–25 Serie A season, Odgaard made 29 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 1 assist, playing a key role in Bologna's solid mid-table finish in 9th place with 62 points.[30][31] His goals were spread across crucial matches, helping the team maintain consistency in a competitive league.[32] As of November 17, 2025, in the ongoing 2025–26 Serie A season, Odgaard has featured in 9 matches, netting 2 goals and recording 1 assist.[2] These contributions include goals in high-profile fixtures against top sides, underscoring his growing influence in attack. Deployed primarily as an attacking midfielder or winger, Odgaard has adapted well to manager Vincenzo Italiano's tactical system, which emphasizes fluid transitions and wide play, allowing him to exploit spaces effectively with his dribbling and vision.[33] He missed minimal time due to a minor knee issue in October 2025.[34] To date at Bologna, Odgaard has accumulated 48 appearances, 10 goals, and 2 assists in Serie A, positioning the club favorably for a potential European qualification push in the current campaign.[2]International career
Early youth levels
Odgaard began his international youth career with the Denmark under-16 national team in 2014, earning 11 caps and scoring 13 goals over the 2014–2015 period through a series of friendlies and development matches.[35] These appearances provided an early platform for the young forward to adapt to international competition, focusing on building technical proficiency and tactical awareness alongside his club development at Lyngby Boldklub. In 2015, Odgaard advanced to the Denmark under-17 team, where he accumulated 26 caps and 18 goals during the 2015–2016 campaign, showcasing his goal-scoring instincts in both qualifying campaigns and friendlies.[35] A standout performance came in the elite round of the 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifiers, where he netted a hat-trick against Scotland, including two powerful runs and precise finishes that highlighted his poaching ability and contributed to Denmark's progression efforts.[36] He also scored in friendlies, such as opening the scoring in a 2–3 loss to Czechia in April 2016, demonstrating his early impact in competitive settings.[37] Overall, these experiences sharpened his skills in high-pressure international environments, emphasizing speed, finishing, and team play.Later youth levels
Odgaard advanced to the Denmark U18 national team during the 2016–2017 period, where he secured 10 caps and netted 8 goals across friendlies and mini-tournaments, showcasing his growing prowess as a forward.[35] He transitioned to the U19 level from 2017 to 2019, earning 27 caps and scoring 11 goals, with notable contributions in the 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifiers, where his goal-scoring form helped Denmark in competitive fixtures.[35] Odgaard also represented the Denmark U20 team, earning 3 caps and scoring 5 goals.[35] Odgaard made his debut for the Denmark U21 team in 2019. By November 2025, his U21 tally had reached 10 caps and 3 goals, reflecting continued involvement in the team's development matches and qualifiers, though Denmark failed to qualify for the finals of the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, losing to Germany in the playoffs.[35][38] Across all youth international levels, Odgaard amassed 87 caps and 58 goals (official matches), building a strong foundation without earning a senior Denmark call-up as of November 2025.[35]Career statistics and honours
Career statistics
Odgaard's club career statistics, encompassing league, cup, and European competitions, are summarized below by club, with totals derived from verified match data up to November 10, 2025. The 2025–26 season remains incomplete, with Bologna having played 12 Serie A matches and 4 Europa League games by this date.[5]| Club | Years | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyngby Boldklub | 2015–2017 | 18 | 3 | 2 |
| Sassuolo (senior) | 2018–2019 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| SC Heerenveen | 2019–2020 | 27 | 7 | 1 |
| FC Lugano (loan) | 2020–2021 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Delfino Pescara (loan) | 2020–2021 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| RKC Waalwijk (loan) | 2021–2022 | 33 | 11 | 6 |
| AZ Alkmaar | 2022–2024 | 71 | 14 | 8 |
| Bologna | 2023–present | 53 | 10 | 6 |
| Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Youth totals | 39 | 23 |
Honours
Odgaard's honours are limited at the senior level, reflecting his career trajectory as a developing player across multiple clubs, though he contributed to Bologna's first major trophy in over five decades during the 2024–25 season.[39]Club
BolognaCoppa Italia: 2024–25 (appeared in 6 matches, 1 goal, 2 assists)[40][5] Inter Milan Primavera
Coppa Italia Primavera: 2017–18[15]
Supercoppa Primavera: 2017–18[15]
Torneo di Viareggio: 2017–18[41]