Kristian Pedersen

Kristian Majdahl Pedersen (born 4 August 1994) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a defender for FC Fredericia in the Danish Superliga.

He has represented his country at under-21 level, and made his senior debut in 2020.

Pedersen started his early career at Benløse IF, before moving to fourth division side Ringsted IF.

Pedersen signed for HB Køge on 24 July 2014 under head coach Henrik Pedersen. His debut for HB Køge came on 25 July 2014 when he came on as a substitute with the score at 1–1 on the first day of the first division in the away game at Skive IK in the 77th minute. On 19 April 2015, he scored his first goal for HBK against AB in a 3–0 win.

In the 2015–16 winter break he joined German Bundesliga side Borussia Moenchengladbach on trial but a move did not materialise. In the second half he came for HB Køge to twelve games in the Danish second division.

Pedersen went on to play on more than 50 occasions for the club, scoring twice in total, against AB and Skive.

Following two seasons at Køge, Pedersen signed for 2. Bundesliga side Union Berlin in 2016. on a three-year deal. He made his debut for Union Berlin on 6 August 2016 against VfL Bochum in a 2–1 defeat. 30 September 2016, Pedersen received a red card against 1. FC Nürnberg.

He scored his first goal for Union Berlin on 24 February 2018, in a 2–1 win against SV Sandhausen.