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Mathias Jensen (born 1 January 1996) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Brentford and the Denmark national team.
Key Information
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Jensen is a product of the Nordsjælland academy and began his senior career with the club in 2016. Following two seasons as a regular member of the team, he transferred to Celta Vigo in 2018. After an injury-hit 2018–19 season, he transferred to Brentford and was a part of the squad which was promoted to the Premier League in 2021. A former Denmark youth international, Jensen made his full international debut in 2020. He was a member of the Denmark squads at Euro 2020, the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.
Club career
[edit]Nordsjælland
[edit]A midfielder, Jensen progressed through the academy at Nordsjælland and signed a three-year professional contract in January 2015.[4][5] He was promoted into the first team squad for the 2015–16 season and made five appearances during the campaign, scoring one goal, which came in a 2–2 draw with Randers on 1 May 2016.[1] Jensen was a regular in the 2016–17 season, making 22 appearances,[6] before 2017–18 proved to be his breakthrough season.[1] He made 36 appearances, scored 12 goals, was awarded the captaincy and his achievements were recognised by the DBU and his club,[7] with the DBU 2017 Talent of the Year and FC Nordsjælland Player of the Year awards respectively.[8][9] After three early 2018–19-season appearances, Jensen departed Nordsjælland in August 2018.[10] During just over three seasons as a professional at Farum Park, Jensen made 66 appearances and scored 15 goals.[1]
Celta Vigo
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On 8 August 2018, Jensen moved to Spain joining La Liga club Celta Vigo on a five-year contract.[10] During an injury-affected 2018–19 season, he made just six appearances and left the club in July 2019.[11][12]
Brentford
[edit]2019–2021
[edit]On 10 July 2019, Jensen moved to England signing with Championship club Brentford on a four-year contract, with the option of an additional year, for an undisclosed fee,[12] reported to be £3.5 million.[13] He made 43 appearances and scored one goal during the 2019–20 season,[14] which ended with defeat in the 2020 Championship play-off final.[15] Jensen made a career high 53 appearances during the 2020–21 season and celebrated promotion to the Premier League with victory in the 2021 Championship play-off final.[16][17]
2021–22 season
[edit]As a result of suffering a "badly gashed" foot while away on international duty, Jensen missed Brentford's entire 2021–22 pre-season and the first three matches of the regular season.[18][19] Restricted to a mix of starting and substitute roles,[20][21] particularly after the January 2022 signing of Christian Eriksen,[22] Jensen made 35 appearances during a "stop-start" season.[19][23] Despite being affected by COVID-19 and another minor injury, Jensen won praise from head coach Thomas Frank for training "like an animal" while sidelined.[22]
2022–23 season
[edit]Entering the final year of his contract, Jensen hired his own personal trainer to work with him daily during the off-season in Denmark and he returned for the 2022–23 pre-season "in incredible shape".[22][24] He was challenged by head coach Thomas Frank to be the replacement for the departed Christian Eriksen.[22] Jensen began the regular season in a starting role and as a regular set piece taker.[1][24] Coaching from specialist throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark helped length his throws.[24] Jensen's performance and first Premier League goal in a 4–0 win over Manchester United on 13 August 2022 was recognised with the man of the match award.[25][26]
On 18 January 2022, Jensen signed a new 3+1⁄2-year contract, with the option of a further year.[23] Head coach Thomas Frank commended Jensen's "pressing abilities", "his defensive mindset" and stated that "he has been one of our best players so far this season".[23] In the process of winning his 23rd cap for Denmark in a Euro 2024 qualifier versus Finland on 23 March 2023, Jensen became Brentford's most-capped international player.[27] Until missing the final match of the season,[28] Jensen had been an ever-present starter in league matches and had improved his goal tally to five.[1]
2023–2025
[edit]Awarded the vice-captaincy and a starter when fit,[1][29][30][31] Jensen made 36 appearances and scored four goals during a lower mid-table 2023–24 season.[32][33] Injury and illness affected Jensen's 2024–25 season and he lost his starting place to Mikkel Damsgaard.[34] He ended the season with 27 appearances, predominantly as a substitute.[1]
International career
[edit]Jensen made 30 appearances and scored 3 goals for Denmark between U18 and U21 level.[35] He was a part of Denmark's squads at the 2017 and 2019 European U21 Championships and captained the team in the latter tournament.[12][35] Jensen was named in the senior team's preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 World Cup,[36] but he was not included in the final squad.[12] In October 2020, Jensen won a late call-up to the full Denmark squad for a series of three matches, as a replacement for injured Brentford teammate Christian Nørgaard.[37] He made his full international debut with a start in a 4–0 friendly win over the Faroe Islands on 7 October and scored his first full international goal on his fifth cap, in a 8–0 2022 World Cup qualifying win over Moldova on 28 March 2021.[35]
Jensen was named in the Denmark squad for Euro 2020 and he appeared as a substitute in each of the six matches during the Danes' run to the semi-final.[38][39] Jensen was named in Denmark's 2022 World Cup squad and made two appearances prior to the team's group stage exit.[35][40] Jensen was named in Denmark's Euro 2024 squad,[41] but was an unused substitute in each match prior to the team's round-of-16 exit.[1][42]
Style of play
[edit]Jensen has been described as a "player who can dictate the game", "has a great passing ability" and "a great football brain".[12] Midway through the 2022–23 season, he remarked that while he has "always been a technical player who doesn't really enjoy the big tackles", he had developed his "aggression" and "adapted to the tempo of the Premier League".[23]
Personal life
[edit]Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 12 February 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Nordsjælland | 2015–16[1] | Danish Superliga | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ― | ― | ― | 5 | 1 | |||
| 2016–17[6] | Danish Superliga | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ― | ― | ― | 23 | 2 | ||||
| 2017–18[1] | Danish Superliga | 35 | 12 | 1 | 0 | ― | ― | ― | 36 | 12 | ||||
| 2018–19[1] | Danish Superliga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ― | 1[c] | 0 | ― | 2 | 0 | |||
| Total | 63 | 15 | 3 | 0 | ― | 1 | 0 | ― | 67 | 15 | ||||
| Celta Vigo | 2018–19[11] | La Liga | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ― | ― | ― | 6 | 0 | |||
| Brentford | 2019–20[14] | Championship | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ― | 3[d] | 0 | 43 | 1 | |
| 2020–21[16] | Championship | 45 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ― | 3[d] | 0 | 53 | 2 | ||
| 2021–22[19] | Premier League | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ― | ― | 35 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23[25] | Premier League | 37 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ― | ― | 39 | 5 | |||
| 2023–24[32] | Premier League | 32 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | ― | ― | 36 | 4 | |||
| 2024–25[44] | Premier League | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ― | ― | 27 | 0 | |||
| 2025–26[45] | Premier League | 24 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ― | ― | 28 | 4 | |||
| Total | 232 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 2 | ― | 6 | 0 | 261 | 16 | |||
| Career total | 301 | 28 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 334 | 31 | ||
- ^ Includes Danish Cup, Copa del Rey, FA Cup
- ^ Includes EFL Cup
- ^ Appearance in UEFA Europa League
- ^ a b Appearances in Championship play-offs
International
[edit]- As of match played 29 June 2024[35]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 30 | 1 | |
- Scores and results list Denmark's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jensen goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 March 2021 | MCH Arena, Herning, Denmark |  Moldova
|
5–0 | 8–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | [35] |
Honours
[edit]Brentford
Individual
- Danish Talent of the Year: 2017[8]
- FC Nordsjælland Player of the Year: 2017–18[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Mathias Jensen at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ "Get to Know: Mathias Jensen". Brentford FC. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Mathias Jensen". Brentford FC. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
- ^ "FC Nordsjælland forlænger med U19-anfører" (in Danish). bold.dk. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ "U/19 og U/17 klar til et spændende forår". FC Nordsjælland (in Danish). 2 March 2015. Archived from the original on 4 October 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Games played by Mathias Jensen in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Mathias Jensen stolt af anførerrolle i FCN". bold.dk (in Danish). 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Mathias Jensen snuppede årets talent". bold.dk (in Danish). 2 March 2018. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Mathias Jensen er årets spiller i FCN" (in Danish). bold.dk. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ a b "El Celta refuerza su centro del campo con el danés Mathias Jensen" (in Spanish). Europa Press. 8 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Games played by Mathias Jensen in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Brentford sign Mathias Jensen from Celta Vigo". brentfordfc.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Frank feeling good about Brentford's fortunes". Ealing Times. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ a b "Games played by Mathias Jensen in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Brentford 1 Fulham 2". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Games played by Mathias Jensen in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ a b Vincent, Gareth (29 May 2021). "Brentford 2–0 Swansea City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ McCullough, Ian (11 August 2021). "Jensen and Dasilva to miss Arsenal game but Toney is fit". West London Sport. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Mathias Jensen in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ Harris, Jay (13 November 2021). "Mathias Jensen has not been at his best – do Brentford need Saman Ghoddos to kick-start season?". The Athletic. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Vegas, Paul. "Mathias Jensen open to staying with Brentford". Tribal Football. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d Harris, Jay (24 May 2023). "Mathias Jensen made replacing Eriksen look so effortless that nobody talks about it anymore". The Athletic. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Jensen signs new contract". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ a b c Goodwin, Adam. "Mathias Jensen: Confidence is Key". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Mathias Jensen in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ @BrentfordFC (14 August 2022). "🙌 Mathias Jensen 🙌 A well-deserved Man of the Match award for Mathias! #BrentfordFC | #BREMUN | @UtilitaFootball" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Jensen becomes club's most-capped player". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "Brentford 1–0 Man City: Thomas Frank's Bees beat champions through Ethan Pinnock's goal but miss out on Europe". Sky Sports. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "Ranking every Premier League team's starting midfield from worst to best – Man Utd only 6th". GiveMeSport. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Mathias Jensen injury update". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "Injury update: Ajer, Hickey and Jensen". Brentford FC. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Mathias Jensen in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ^ Brentford F.C. at the Football Club History Database
- ^ "Frank confirms plans to keep Jensen at Brentford". hounslowherald.com. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Mathias Jensen national team profile at the Danish Football Association (in Danish)
- ^ "Revealed: Every World Cup 2018 squad – Final 23-man lists". Goal (website).
- ^ "16 players building-up to international action this week". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Christian Nørgaard and Mathias Jensen named in Denmark Euro 2020 squad". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ "Christian and Mathias' Euro adventure ends in Semi-Final". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "De første spillere til VM-truppen er fundet". DBU (in Danish). 11 July 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ "Hjulmand har udtaget truppen til EM". DBU (in Danish). 30 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Germany 2–0 Denmark LIVE: Euro 2024 football score, commentary, report & updates". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Gillett, Stephen. "The Mighty Interview – Mathias Jensen" (PDF). The Mighty Delta (Interview). pp. 13–16. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Mathias Jensen in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Mathias Jensen in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
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Early life and background
Early years
Mathias Jensen was born on 1 January 1996 in Jerslev, a small town in West Zealand, Denmark.[7] His early exposure to football came through local youth clubs in the region, beginning with Hvidebæk IF, followed by stints at Farum BK and Kalundborg GB.[7] These affiliations provided his initial structured involvement in the sport, honing basic skills in community-based settings before progressing to more advanced youth development.[7]Youth development
Mathias Jensen began his youth football career at the age of seven with Hvidebæk IF, a small club in Vestsjælland, Denmark, where he quickly adapted to the sport and developed an early affinity for the ball.[8] He progressed to Kalundborg GB in 2007, remaining there until 2011, and also played for Farum BK during this period, building foundational skills in midfield play.[7][8] In 2011, at age 15, Jensen joined FC Nordsjælland's academy, entering a structured program known for its emphasis on technical proficiency and tactical awareness.[8][9] At Nordsjælland, he advanced through the U17 and U19 teams, including featuring in the 2014/15 U19 squad, where he focused on refining his passing accuracy and game-reading abilities under the club's progressive coaching philosophy.[9][10] Jensen later praised the academy for providing opportunities based on merit rather than age, alongside sessions on character development that treated players holistically beyond their on-field roles.[11]Club career
FC Nordsjælland
Jensen made his senior debut for FC Nordsjælland on 20 September 2015, substituting in during a 1–0 away win over FC Midtjylland in the Danish Superliga.[12] From 2015 to 2018, he featured in 63 matches across all competitions for the club, scoring 15 goals and establishing himself as a reliable central midfielder.[13] The 2017–18 season marked his breakthrough, during which he was appointed club captain at age 21 and delivered standout performances, including 12 goals in 35 league appearances that underscored his growing influence on team dynamics through leadership and creative play from midfield.[1] Notable contributions included a goal in a 3–4 defeat against rivals Brøndby IF on 22 April 2018 and another in a May 2018 match versus FC Midtjylland, helping maintain Nordsjælland's competitive edge in the Superliga.[14] His exceptional form that year earned him the DBU Talent of the Year award in 2017, recognizing his rapid development and impact on the squad.[15][16]Celta de Vigo
In the summer of 2018, following a promising career at FC Nordsjælland where he had become a regular starter in the Danish Superliga, Mathias Jensen transferred to La Liga club Celta de Vigo for a reported fee of €5 million, signing a five-year contract.[17] Jensen's debut season with Celta proved challenging, as injuries and stiff competition for midfield positions restricted his opportunities. He made only six appearances in La Liga during the 2018–19 campaign, starting three matches and substituting in three others, accumulating 235 minutes on the pitch.[13] A hamstring injury early in the season sidelined him for two to three weeks after a fibrillar rupture in his left thigh, while another injury ruled him out against Sevilla, further disrupting his integration.[18][19] Despite being named in the squad for 15 La Liga matches and sitting on the bench for nine, Jensen struggled to secure a consistent role amid competition from established midfielders like Stanislav Lobotka and Fran Beltrán. He did not feature in the Copa del Rey, and the lack of regular playing time ultimately led to his departure after just one season.[20]Brentford
Mathias Jensen joined Brentford on 10 July 2019, signing a four-year contract with an option for an additional year from Celta Vigo for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around €3.8 million.[21][22] He quickly adapted to the English Championship, making 39 appearances and contributing 7 assists in his debut 2019–20 season, drawing on his prior La Liga experience to aid his transition.[23] In the 2020–21 season, Jensen played a pivotal role in Brentford's promotion to the Premier League, appearing in 45 matches across all competitions with 2 goals and 8 assists, including key contributions in the play-off semi-finals against Bournemouth and the final victory over Swansea City.[24] His consistent performances in midfield helped secure the club's return to the top flight for the first time since 1947.[25] Jensen's time at Brentford has seen him make 217 appearances and score 13 goals as of November 2025, establishing himself as a reliable central midfielder.[13] The 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons highlighted his consistency in the Premier League, with 31 appearances in the former and a career-high 5 goals plus 5 assists in 37 outings during the latter, despite minor disruptions from calf and knee injuries.[26] Injuries and illness impacted Jensen's 2023–24 and 2024–25 campaigns; he managed 32 appearances with 3 goals in 2023–24 before hamstring and other issues limited him in 2024–25 to 24 mostly substitute outings, including 16 from the bench.[27] Notable moments include his stunning long-range strike in a 3–1 Premier League win over Manchester United in September 2025, sealing the victory in stoppage time.[28]International career
Youth international career
Mathias Jensen began his international career with Denmark's youth teams at the U18 level, earning his first cap in 2014. He made one appearance for the U18 side, marking the start of his progression through the national youth setup.[10] Jensen advanced to the U19 team in October 2014, debuting in a UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifier against Armenia on 6 October, where he played the full match in a 2–0 victory. Over the next year, he accumulated eight caps for the U19s, all in qualifiers for the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, starting every game and contributing to Denmark's campaign that reached the elite round but failed to qualify for the finals. In 2015, he transitioned to the U20 level, earning six caps primarily in friendlies, including his debut on 12 October against Finland.[29][30] Jensen's most prominent youth international spell came at the U21 level, where he debuted on 10 June 2017 in a 3–1 friendly win over Finland at the age of 21. He went on to make 15 appearances, scoring one goal—his only youth international goal at this level—during the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers and finals, where Denmark reached the semi-finals. Named Denmark's Under-21 Player of the Year in 2017, Jensen captained the side during the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying campaign, featuring in seven matches as Denmark topped their group but missed the finals on goal difference. Across all youth levels from U18 to U21, he amassed 30 caps and three goals, showcasing his development as a central midfielder.[31][32]Senior international career
Jensen earned his first senior cap for Denmark on 7 October 2020, starting in a 4–0 friendly victory over the Faroe Islands.[1] As of November 2025, he has accumulated 30 caps and scored 1 goal for the senior national team.[6] His sole international goal came on 28 March 2021, during a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Moldova, where he netted in a 2–1 away win.[12] Jensen was included in Denmark's squad for UEFA Euro 2020, making one appearance as a substitute in the 1–2 group stage defeat to Belgium on 17 June 2021, during which he struck a powerful shot that was saved. Denmark advanced to the round of 16, where they were eliminated by the Czech Republic. He featured twice at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, substituting in the 0–0 group stage draw with Tunisia and starting in the 0–1 group stage loss to Australia. Denmark finished third in the group and did not advance.[33][34][35] For UEFA Euro 2024, Jensen was named in the squad but remained an unused substitute across Denmark's four matches, as they advanced from the group stage before a 0–2 round of 16 loss to Germany.[36] Throughout his international tenure, he has often been deployed as a substitute in qualifiers and friendlies, providing midfield depth and energy in key fixtures such as the 3–1 Euro 2024 qualifying win over Finland in March 2023.[5]Profile
Style of play
Mathias Jensen primarily operates as a central midfielder, where he excels at dictating the tempo of matches through his composed presence and precise distribution.[37] His role involves dropping deep to collect the ball from defenders, allowing him to initiate attacks with a wide range of passes that progress play effectively across the pitch.[37] This tactical intelligence enables him to control the game's rhythm, often switching play or threading balls into advanced areas to support Brentford's forward line.[38] Jensen's technical strengths lie in his exceptional vision, long-range passing, and proficiency in set-piece delivery, making him a key creative outlet in midfield.[37] He frequently employs long balls to exploit spaces, demonstrating a preference for ground passes and switches that maintain possession under pressure.[39] His set-piece expertise, including corners and free kicks, adds another dimension, often creating scoring opportunities for teammates like Ivan Toney.[37] Upon adapting to the Premier League's demands, Jensen has enhanced his physicality, incorporating intelligent defending and high pressing to complement his playmaking, which has solidified his status as Brentford's de facto set-piece specialist.[40] Often compared to fellow Dane Christian Eriksen for his playmaking qualities, Jensen has emulated aspects of the former Tottenham midfielder's influence by occupying similar central zones and providing slick, first-time passes.[37] His evolution reflects a shift from a more box-to-box profile during his youth days at FC Nordsjælland, where he contributed offensively with goals and assists, to a deeper, more orchestrating role at Brentford that emphasizes control and defensive contributions.[1] Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has praised this progression, noting Jensen's ability to "dictate a game from the centre of midfield" while adding greater goal threat.[37]Personal life
Jensen has been in a long-term relationship with Victoria Marie Strandstoft since at least 2018.[41] The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Papaya Jensen, in July 2020.[42] Since joining Brentford in 2019, Jensen has resided in London, adapting to life in the English capital while balancing his professional commitments with family.[1] He has expressed appreciation for the city's opportunities outside of football.[43] Jensen has engaged in charitable activities through Brentford's community initiatives. In December 2024, he participated in Christmas visits to local wards, including Osterley Ward for adults and support for the Foodbox charity, which aids vulnerable families with food provisions.[44] Additionally, he has supported fundraising efforts via match-worn shirt auctions in partnership with the Royal British Legion, stating, "If I can just contribute to saving one life, that would be amazing."[45] During the 2024–25 season, Jensen faced multiple setbacks from injuries and illness, including a hamstring injury in late 2024 that carried into early 2025, a groin/adductor injury in February–March 2025, and an illness in March 2025, which disrupted his routine and availability.[46][47][48] These issues tested his resilience, though he has focused on recovery to maintain his well-being.[48]Career statistics
Club
Mathias Jensen has amassed a total of 324 appearances, 33 goals, and 48 assists across his club career with FC Nordsjælland, Celta de Vigo, and Brentford as of 28 October 2025. His contributions break down as follows: 66 appearances, 15 goals, and 17 assists for FC Nordsjælland; 6 appearances, 0 goals, and 0 assists for Celta de Vigo; and 252 appearances, 18 goals, and 31 assists for Brentford.[13] By competition, Jensen's statistics reflect a focus on domestic leagues, with supplementary play in cups and European fixtures primarily during his time at FC Nordsjælland. For FC Nordsjælland, he recorded 63 appearances, 15 goals, and 14 assists in the Danish Superliga, alongside 3 appearances, 0 goals, and 3 assists in the UEFA Europa League.[13] At Celta de Vigo, all 6 appearances occurred in La Liga, with no goals or assists.[49] For Brentford, he has 216 appearances, 13 goals, and 25 assists in league play (English Championship and Premier League combined), plus 36 appearances, 5 goals, and 6 assists in domestic cups (FA Cup and EFL Cup).[13] The following tables detail Jensen's seasonal statistics across all competitions, including starts, minutes played, yellow cards, and red cards where available. Data encompasses league, cup, and European matches up to 28 October 2025.[13]FC Nordsjælland (2015–2019)
| Season | Appearances | Starts | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 6 | 2 | 132 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016–17 | 24 | 18 | 1,678 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017–18 | 35 | 35 | 3,075 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 66 | 56 | 4,908 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 0 |
Celta de Vigo (2018–2019)
| Season | Appearances | Starts | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | 6 | 3 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 3 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Brentford (2019–present)
| Season | Appearances | Starts | Minutes | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 42 | 32 | 2,764 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | 48 | 38 | 3,445 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | 34 | 20 | 1,701 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | 42 | 40 | 3,203 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | 36 | 30 | 2,404 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | 30 | 12 | 1,074 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025–26 (to 28 Oct) | 20 | 6 | 592 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 252 | 178 | 15,183 | 18 | 31 | 16 | 0 |
International
Mathias Jensen has represented Denmark at both youth and senior levels. At youth level, he accumulated 30 caps and scored 3 goals across the U18, U19, U20, and U21 teams between 2013 and 2020.[32] As of November 2025, Jensen has earned 30 senior caps for the Denmark national team since his debut in October 2020, scoring 1 goal and recording 4 assists.[4] His contributions include appearances in major tournaments: 6 substitute appearances at UEFA Euro 2020 with 0 goals; 2 appearances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with 0 goals; and no appearances at UEFA Euro 2024, where he was an unused substitute. In the UEFA Nations League, he has 7 caps with 0 goals and 0 assists, while in World Cup qualifiers he has 4 caps, 1 goal, and 0 assists. These totals encompass additional caps from the 2023–25 UEFA Nations League and 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns, with no further goals scored.[4] Detailed match logs are available on external football databases.Achievements
Brentford
- EFL Championship play-offs: 2020–21
FC Nordsjælland
During Jensen's tenure from 2015 to 2018, FC Nordsjælland achieved notable league finishes, including third place in the 2017–18 Danish Superliga season and sixth place in the 2018–19 season (Jensen departed in August 2018), though no major trophies were won.[50]Denmark
- UEFA European Championship: Semi-finalists 2020
- UEFA European Championship: Round of 16, 2024
- FIFA World Cup: Participants 2022
Individual awards
In 2017, Mathias Jensen was named the Male Talent of the Year by the Danish Football Association (DBU) as part of the Dansk Fodbold Award (DFA), recognizing his breakthrough performances with FC Nordsjælland and the Denmark U21 national team, where he served as captain.[16] The award was presented on March 2, 2018, at the DBU's annual representative meeting, with Jensen edging out finalists Mikkel Duelund, Robert Skov, and Philip Billing for his contributions as a midfielder that year. This accolade highlighted his rapid rise, including 36 appearances and 12 goals for Nordsjælland in the 2017 season.[16]- FC Nordsjælland Player of the Year: 2017–18
- Brentford Player of the Year: 2022–23[51]