JENS STRYGER-LARSEN
- Full name: Jens Stryger Larsen
- Date of birth: 21 June 1991
- Place of birth: Hvidovre, Denmark
- Position: Right-back / Right wing-back (also capable at centre-back)
- Nationality: Denmark
Club career (highlights)
- Lyngby BK — Youth and early senior career (debuted with the first team; Danish First Division / Superliga experience)
- FC Nordsjælland — Broke through in the Danish Superliga and played in UEFA Europa League qualifiers
- FC Groningen (Netherlands) — Played in the Eredivisie, gaining international attention
- FC Basel (Switzerland) — Key period with domestic title challenges and European competition appearances
- UD Almería (Spain) — Loan spell early in career
- Udinese Calcio (Italy) — Long-term spell in Serie A, established as a dependable defender and set-piece threat
- Watford FC (England) — Joined the club and competed in the English Championship
International career (Denmark)
- Progressed through Denmark youth national teams (U18, U19, U20, U21).
- Senior debut: 2011 (first called up and later made appearances for the Denmark national team).
- Tournaments: Participated in qualifying campaigns and was part of squads for major tournaments, including UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup qualification cycles; featured in the Denmark squad at UEFA Euro 2020 (held in 2021) and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- Role: Regular selection at right-back / wing-back; known for stamina, crossing ability, defensive reliability, and proficiency from distance on free kicks.
Playing style and strengths
- Energetic, box-to-box right-back with strong work rate.
- Good in one-on-one defending and tracking runs.
- Offers width in attack, delivering crosses and supporting overlaps.
- Set-piece capability—long-range shooting and free kicks can yield goals.
- Versatility to slot into a back three as a wide centre-back when required.
Notable facts
- Recognized for consistency at club level across several European leagues.
- Has served as a steady presence in Denmark's defensive setups over multiple international cycles.
Current status
As of the latest updates, Jens Stryger-Larsen remained an active professional, featuring for club and country. For the most current club affiliation and statistics (appearances, goals, assists), consult the latest club roster or an up-to-date sports database, as transfers and seasons may have changed since this summary.