Kim Elgaard Explained

Kim Elgaard
Fullname:Kim Elgaard Dahl
Birth Date:24 September 1991
Birth Place:Denmark
Position:Midfielder
Years1:2010–2011
Clubs1:Vejle Boldklub
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2011–2013
Clubs2:FC Fredericia
Caps2:36
Goals2:2
Years3:2013–2014
Clubs3:Hobro IK
Caps3:13
Goals3:0
Years4:2014–2018
Clubs4:Vejle Boldklub
Caps4:63
Goals4:2
Years5:2018
Clubs5:United Victory
Years6:2018–2020
Clubs6:Middelfart Boldklub
Caps6:35
Goals6:7

Kim Elgaard Dahl (born 24 September 1991) is a Danish former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Early life

As a youth player, Elgaard joined the youth academy of Danish side Vejle Boldklub. He was described as "experienced great success on the U19 league team". He received interest from Greek side Panathinaikos FC. He played under Swedish manager Mats Gren and Danish manager Viggo Jensen.[1]

Career

In 2011, Elgaard signed for Danish side FC Fredericia. In 2013, he signed for Danish side Hobro IK. In 2014, he returned to Danish side Vejle Boldklub. He helped the club achieve promotion.[2] In 2018, he signed for Maldivian side United Victory. In 2018, he signed for Danish side Middelfart Boldklub. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[3]

Style of play

Elgaard mainly operated as a midfielder. He operated as a striker and winger early in his career.

Personal life

Elgaard has been friends with Danish footballer Jesper Fleckner. He has a daughter.[4] After retiring from professional football, he has worked as a teacher at a school in Denmark.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kim Elgaard splittet inden lokalopgør. vafo.dk.
  2. Web site: Kim måtte flygte i nattens mørke. ekstrabladet.dk.
  3. Web site: Elgaard: Middelfart BK forlænger med midtbanemand. ugeavisen.dk.
  4. Web site: Elgaard: Bliver belt vildt. bold.dk.
  5. Web site: Kim Elgaard blev snydt, så vandet drev, og måtte flygte fra Maldiverne midt om natten: Nu er han efterskolelærer og vil udbrede nyt boldspil. fyens.dk.