Janni Arnth Explained

Janni Arnth
Fullname:Janni Arnth Jensen
Birth Date:15 October 1986
Birth Place:Outrup, Denmark
Height:1.74 m
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:1992–2002
Youthclubs1:Outrup BK
Years1:2002–2006
Clubs1:Varde IF
Caps1:121
Years2:2007–2014
Clubs2:Fortuna Hjørring
Caps2:215
Years3:2014–18
Clubs3:Linköpings FC
Caps3:126
Goals3:6
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Arsenal
Caps4:12
Goals4:1
Years5:2019–2021
Clubs5:Fiorentina
Caps5:24
Goals5:1
Years6:2021–2022
Clubs6:Rangers
Caps6:11
Goals6:1
Nationalyears1:2003
Nationalteam1:Denmark U-17
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2004–2005
Nationalteam2:Denmark U-19
Nationalcaps2:16
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2009
Nationalteam3:Denmark U-23
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2010–2019
Nationalteam4:Denmark
Nationalcaps4:93
Nationalgoals4:2
Pcupdate:Retirement
Ntupdate:25 October 2019

Janni Arnth Jensen (born 15 October 1986) is a Danish former footballer who played as a defender. She previously played for Danish Elitedivisionen club Fortuna Hjørring, Swedish Damallsvenskan club Linköpings FC, English club Arsenal, in Italy for Fiorentina, and for Rangers in the Scottish Women's Premier League. She was the vice-captain for the Danish national team.

Club career

She played for Fortuna Hjørring after joining in January 2007,[1] following spells at Outrup BK and Varde IF.[2]

In August 2014, Arnth Jensen signed for Linköpings FC and made her debut for the club in the 2014 Svenska Cupen (English: Swedish Cup) final, where Linköpings came from behind to defeat Kristianstads DFF 2–1.[3] She won the 2016 Damallsvenskan title with Linköpings and signed a new two-year contract with the club in November 2016.[4] Following Magdalena Eriksson's departure mid-season in 2017, Arnth was named the new captain of Linköpings FC.

In November 2018 Arnth signed to play with English WSL club Arsenal, with the transfer effective in January 2019.[5] [6] [7] [8]

After a spell with Italian club Fiorentina, Arnth signed for Scottish club Rangers in September 2021.[9] On 27 September 2022, she announced her retirement from football.[10]

International career

At the girls' football tournament at the 2003 European Youth Olympic Festival, Arnth Jensen played in the final as Denmark beat Switzerland on penalties after a 1–1 draw at Stade Sébastien Charléty in Paris.[11]

Arnth Jensen made her senior international debut in January 2010, in a 2–1 win over Chile. She was named in national coach Kenneth Heiner-Møller's Denmark squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2013.[12]

Honours

Club

Fortuna HjørringWinner

Runner-up

Linköpings FC

Winner

RangersWinner

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nye navne til Fortuna . https://archive.today/20130713113949/http://tema.3f.dk/article/20070131/FODBOLD/70131027/0/tema5&dynamikpath=3fdk-om3fforside-aaretsarbejdsplads&template=tema5 . dead . 13 July 2013 . . Danish . 13 July 2013 . 31 January 2007 .
  2. Web site: Janni Arnth Jensen. Danish Football Association. Danish. 13 July 2013. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040340/http://www.dbu.dk/Temaer/kvindelandsholdet/Moed_spillerne/5_Janni_Arnth_Jensen.aspx. dead.
  3. News: Rogovitski. Dmitri. Ryazan and Linköping claim cups. 29 November 2014. UEFA. 8 August 2014. Moscow.
  4. News: LFC och Arnth överens om förlängning. 29 December 2016. Linköpings FC. 25 November 2016. Swedish.
  5. News: Arnth klar för Arsenal: "Möjlighet jag vill ta". 12 November 2018. Aftonbladet. 12 November 2018. Swedish.
  6. News: Lagkapten lämnar LFC – för England. 12 November 2018. Norrköpings Tidningar. 12 November 2018. Swedish.
  7. News: Dansk landsholdsspiller skifter til Arsenal. 12 November 2018. DR. 12 November 2018. Danish.
  8. News: Janni Arnth: Arsenal sign Denmark defender from Swedish side Linkopings. 12 November 2018. BBC. 12 November 2018.
  9. Web site: Janni Arnth: Rangers sign Denmark defender from Fiorentina . www.bbc.co.uk/sport . BBC Sport . 15 September 2021 . 20 September 2021.
  10. Web site: Janni Arnth on Instagram: "' All my life has revolved around football: From playing in our countryside garden to exploring the world as a professional football player. Along the way I have been giving my all, loving the lifestyle and the process of continuous optimization to high performance, challenging myself and pushing boundaries to reach my full potential – and doing it my own way. I feel happy, thankful and proud. Not because of the trophies, titles and medals but due to the great perspective of being a part of different cultures, countries and teams - a real life education. What matters the most, looking back, is all the memories, the moments and the people I have met on my journey. Whether it has been within my many years with the Danish National Team @kvindelandsholdet or my clubs through the years at @vardeifkvinder, @fortunahjorring (Denmark), @linkopingsfc (Sweden), @arsenalwfc (England), @acf_women (Italy) and @rangerswfc (Scotland). Thank you, all former teammates, coaches, staff and supporters - you have a very special place in my heart that I will carry with me forever. Now I'm excited to see what the future brings. Although without wearing a player's uniform, my ambitions are still the same: To help and inspire upcoming professional football players on their football path with support and advice that a young Janni for sure could have used. I aim to use my platform for being a part of developing the game, inspiring and encouraging the next generations to fulfill their potential and chase their football dreams. I'll fight for diversity, equality and accessibility in football, so that all you players out there, no matter of background, personality etc. Can follow your talent and fulfill your dreams. With ⚽ love, Janni Arnth" .
  11. Web site: European Youth Olympic Days (EYOD). Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 13 July 2013. 9 October 2005. Erik. Garin.
  12. Web site: Upbeat Heiner-Møller confirms Denmark squad. 21 June 2013. 13 July 2013. uefa.com. UEFA. Peter. Bruun.
  13. Web site: Dansk landsholdsspiller: "Jeg fatter det ikke, det er jo sygt". Engmann. Jesper. 30 October 2017. Jyllands-Posten. Danish. 30 October 2017.