| Jesper Hjorth | |
| Fullname: | Jesper Hjorth |
| Birth Date: | 3 April 1975 |
| Birth Place: | Odense, Denmark |
| Height: | 6feet[1] |
| Years1: | 1994–1999 |
| Caps1: | 61 |
| Goals1: | 9 |
| Years2: | 1999 |
| Years3: | 1999–2001 |
| Caps3: | 45 |
| Goals3: | 6 |
| Years4: | 2001–2003 |
| Clubs4: | B1909 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1992–1993 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 6 |
| Nationalyears2: | 1995–1996 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 1 |
| Nationalteam2: | Denmark U21 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 10 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 1 |
Jesper Hjorth (born April 3, 1975) is a Danish former professional association footballer, who predominantly played in the striker position. He played 10 games and scored one goal for the Denmark under-21 national team.[2]
Born in Odense, Hjorth started his senior career at Odense BK in the Danish Superliga championship, making his league debut in November 1994.[3] The highlight of his career came in December 1994, at the age of just 19. In the 1994-95 UEFA Cup, Hjorth played at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium against Real Madrid to help Odense BK knock Real Madrid out of the tournament.[4] He also scored against Madrid in the first leg at home.[5] Having scored nine goals in 61 league games,[3] Hjorth left Odense BK in January 1999, and joined Herning Fremad in the Danish 1st Division.[6]
In November 1999, Hjorth moved abroad to play for English team Darlington in the Football League Two tournament. Having scored 6 goals in 45 first team appearances for Darlington,[7] Hjorth moved back to Danish football to play for B1909 in June 2001. In July 2003, Hjorth went on to play amateur football in Næsby.[8]