Jens Stryger Larsen (born 21 February 1991) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Trabzonspor in the Super Lig and for the Denmark national team.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jens Stryger Larsen |
| Famous As | professional footballer |
| Age | 33-years old |
| Birthday | February 21, 1991 |
| Birthplace | Sakskobing, Denmark |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Denmark |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Net worth | $1.5 million |
| Height | approx. 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | approx. 58 Kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Girlfriend/ Dating | Emilie Sylvest |
| Is married? | Yes |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
Jens Stryger Larsen Biography
Jens Stryger Larsen was born in Sakskobing, Denmark, on February 21, 1991. His zodiac sign is Pisces. When it comes to his nationality, he is Danish and of white origin. Jens started playing football as a kid. He began his career with Frem Sakskobing, B 1921, Herfolge Boldklub, and later transferred to Brondby.
Stryger Larsen signed a four-year contract with Austria Wien in the Austrian Football Bundesliga on June 18, 2014. On the opening day of the 2014-15 season, he made his debut for the club against SV Grödig. He was chosen to Denmark’s preliminary 35-man team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May 2018.
Jens Stryger Larsen Height, Weight, Body measurement
Jens Stryger Larsen’s height is around 6 feet tall and his body weight is 81 kilograms. His hair color is blonde and his eye color is blue. There is no information on his chest-waist-hip measurements, dress size, shoe size, biceps, and so on.
Career
- Stryger Larsen made his debut for Brndby IF in November 2009, beginning against FC Nordsjaelland before being replaced by Jan Kristiansen after an hour.
- Because of his intensity, he soon became popular among Brndby fans during his time there, and he played frequently in Brndby’s squad at the conclusion of the 2009-2010 season and at the start of the 2010-2011 season, keeping players like Sweden international Alexander Farnerud on the bench.
- He was rated one of Denmark’s finest talents by the Danish media in August 2010, and on September 23, Danish football magazine Tipsbladet revealed interest in him from Serie A team Genoa.
- Stryger Larsen signed a three-year contract with division rivals FC Nordsjlland on a free transfer on July 9, 2013. During his stint with Nordsjlland, he was a regular, appearing in 30 Superliga matches during the 2013-14 season.
- Stryger Larsen signed a four-year contract with Austria Wien in the Austrian Football Bundesliga on June 18, 2014.
- On the opening day of the 2014-15 season, he made his debut for the club against SV Grödig.
- Stryger Larsen signed a four-year deal with Italian Serie A team Udinese on August 24, 2017. On September 27, he scored his first goal for I Bianconeri against Roma. He quickly developed into a first-team regular at Udinese.
- Stryger Larsen scored and assisted in a 3-2 defeat to Milan on January 19, 2020, his goal coming from a tight angle after a botched clearance by Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
- Stryger Larsen will join Trabzonspor in Turkey in June 2022.
- Stryger Larsen was called up to the senior Denmark national team in August 2016 to face Liechtenstein and Armenia.
- On August 31, 2016, he made his debut in a friendly against Liechtenstein, scoring the game-winning goal in Denmark’s 5-0 triumph.
- He was named to Denmark’s squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in June 2018.
- He was named to the national team’s campaign for the 2020 UEFA Euro, where they reached the semi-finals.
Jens Stryger Larsen’s Net Worth
Jens Stryger Larsen is one of the richest football players. Jens Stryger Larsen, who was born on February 21, is also on Forbes’ list of the World’s Richest Football Players. According to Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider, Jens Stryger Larsen’s net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million as of February 2024.
Jens Stryger Larsen Wife, Marriage, Children
Jens is candid about his dating situation. Larsen is married to his long-term lover, Emilie Sylvest, based on his social media postings. The couple exchanged wedding vows in July 2021. They had been dating for almost five years before getting married.
Jens and Emilie’s first child was born in May 2022. The news was announced by the athlete through an Instagram post.
Awards & Achievement
- Turkish Super Cup: 2022
Interesting Facts
- Damsgaard is a Danish professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for Sampdoria in the Italian Serie A.
- He was a senior member of Denmark’s national squad at UEFA Euro 2020.
- Damsgaard made it to the semi-finals with the squad but lost to England.
- On 21 June 2021, he scored in a 4-1 victory against Russia, becoming the youngest Danish player to do it at the age of 20 years 353 days.
- Damsgaard will earn £150,800 per year as a Sampdoria player in 2021.
