Jim Larsen Explained

Jim Larsen
Height:1.90 m
Birth Date:6 November 1985
Birth Place:Korsør, Denmark
Position:Centre-back
Youthclubs1:Korsør FF
Youthclubs2:Slagelse B&I
Youthclubs3:AGF
Years1:2003–2005
Years2:2005–2007
Caps2:50
Goals2:5
Years3:2007–2011
Caps3:84
Goals3:5
Years4:2011–2012
Caps4:40
Goals4:8
Years5:2012–2014
Caps5:12
Goals5:0
Years6:2014–2016
Caps6:16
Goals6:3
Totalcaps:202
Totalgoals:21

Jim Larsen (born 6 November 1985) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Club career

Early years

Larsen was born in Korsør, West Zealand, Denmark, and from an early age joined the AGF academy of Hessel Gods Fodboldkostskole in tenth grade, where he was coached by the likes of Flemming Povlsen and Lars Lundkvist, and played for Grenaa IF's team in the Jutland Series and Denmark Series.[1] He then left AGF and followed Lundkvist to Brabrand, where he played for two years in the second-tier Danish 1st Division, before signing with Silkeborg.

Rosenborg

On 12 March 2011, Larsen signed a four-year contract with Tippeligaen club Rosenborg.[2] In his debut season at the club, he scored six goals as Rosenborg finished in a disappointing third place.[3]

Club Brugge

In July 2012, Larsen moved to Club Brugge.[4] His stay in Belgium was unsuccessful—after only 17 appearances and one goal, Larsen left the club due to recurring injuries.[5]

Midtjylland

On 15 August 2014, it was announced that Larsen had signed a one-year contract with Midtjylland.[6] He made his debut on the same day as replacement for the injured Erik Sviatchenko in a 2–1 victory against FC Copenhagen.[7] In January 2015, he signed a one-year contract extension with the club until July 2016.[8] In his first season at the club, Larsen made 18 appearances for Midtjylland and scored three goals, as the team won their first Superliga title.[9]

After struggling with injuries during large parts of the 2015–16 season, Larsen announced that he was retiring from football at the age of 30.[10]

International career

On 11 October 2009, Larsen was called up for the Danish national team for a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Hungary, after Per Krøldrup was injured.[11]

Honours

Midtjylland

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Jeg er måske også lidt en træningsnarkoman . 9 April 2022 . Tipsbladet . da.
  2. News: Olsen . Jesper . Jim Larsen får fire år i Rosenborg . 9 April 2022 . bold.dk . 12 March 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220409144633/https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jim-Larsen-faar-fire-aar-i-Rosenborg/ . 9 April 2022 . da.
  3. Web site: altomfotball.no: Eliteserien, 2011 – Tabell . TV 2 . 9 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211130020739/https://www.altomfotball.no/element.do?cmd=tournamentTable&tournamentId=1&seasonId=333&useFullUrl=false . 30 November 2021 . no . live.
  4. News: Helmin . Jesper . Officielt: Larsen til Brugge . 9 April 2022 . bold.dk . 11 July 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160812181404/http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Officielt-Larsen-til-Brugge/ . 12 August 2016 . da.
  5. News: Jim Larsen verlaat Club en keert terug naar Denemarken . 9 April 2022 . Het Laatste Nieuws . 13 August 2014 . nl-BE.
  6. News: FC Midtjylland henter Jim Larsen . 9 April 2022 . DR . 15 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220409152828/https://www.dr.dk/sporten/fodbold/fc-midtjylland-henter-jim-larsen . 9 April 2022 . da.
  7. News: FCM-træner: Indskiftning blev afgørende for vores sejr . 9 April 2022 . Avisen . 15 August 2014 . da.
  8. News: Hammerholt . Jacob . Jim Larsen forlænger med FCM: Dejligt at komme tættere på familie - TV 2 . 9 April 2022 . TV 2 Sport . 26 January 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160311081745/http://sport.tv2.dk/fodbold/2015-01-26-jim-larsen-forlaenger-med-fcm-dejligt-at-komme-taettere-paa-familie . 11 March 2016 . da-DK.
  9. News: Fjordside . Jonas . Guldfest: FC Midtjylland vinder Superligaen 2014/2015 - TV 2 . 9 April 2022 . TV 2 Sport . 21 May 2015 . da-DK.
  10. News: Blond . Mikael . Jim Larsen stiller støvlerne på hylden . 9 April 2022 . bold.dk . 31 May 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170307045028/http://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/jim-larsen-stiller-stoevlerne-paa-hylden/ . 7 March 2017 . da.
  11. Web site: Silkeborg-stopper i landsholdstruppen . Berendt . Lars . . 2009-10-11 . 2009-10-11 . Danish . https://web.archive.org/web/20170306212145/http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=252150 . 2017-03-06 . dead .

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