Lukas Jensen Explained

Lukas Jensen
Fullname:Lukas Bornhøft Jensen[1]
Birth Date:18 March 1999[2]
Birth Place:Helsingør, Denmark[3]
Height:1.98m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Millwall
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:–2018
Youthclubs1:Helsingør
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Helsingør
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:HIK
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2023
Clubs3:Burnley
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2021
Clubs4:Bolton Wanderers (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2021
Clubs5:Kórdrengir (loan)
Caps5:7
Goals5:0
Years6:2021–2022
Clubs6:Carlisle United (loan)
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Years7:2022–2023
Clubs7:Accrington Stanley (loan)
Caps7:29
Goals7:0
Years8:2023–2024
Clubs8:Lincoln City
Caps8:45
Goals8:0
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:Millwall
Caps9:2
Goals9:0
Club-Update:16:09, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Lukas Bornhøft Jensen (born 18 March 1999) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Millwall.

Early life

Between the ages of 14 and 17 Jensen quit football and instead spent three years riding mountain bikes, taking part in the European Mountain Bike Championships and Scandinavian Mountain Bike Championships.[4] [5] [6]

Career

Burnley

In September 2019 he signed for Burnley following a successful trial. A broken elbow and international clearance delayed his Clarets debut for the under-23 side.[7] He was rewarded with a new contract in January 2020 until the summer of 2021 with the option of a further year, after a string of impressive performances for the under-23 side.[8] He made the bench for the first team on three occasions in June 2020 following the COVID-19 lockdown restart, after it was announced Joe Hart would be leaving the club on a free transfer.[9]

On 1 February 2021, Jensen joined League Two side Bolton Wanderers on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.[10] He played no matches, spending the entire time as second choice behind Matt Gilks. Though he played no matches, he still considered the loan a success as he was able to experience being part of a promotion winning team.[11]

On 14 May 2021, he joined Kórdrengir on loan for two months.[12] He played seven times during this loan spell.

Jensen joined Carlisle United on season-long loan on 20 July 2021.[13] He spent another loan as a back up goalkeeper, playing only four matches total.

Jensen joined Accrington Stanley on season-long loan on 28 June 2022.[14] He was released by Burnley at the end of the 2022–23 season.[15]

Lincoln City

On 19 June 2023, Jensen agreed to return to League One when he was announced to have signed for Lincoln City following his release from Burnley.[16] [17] On 5 August 2023, he made his Lincoln City debut starting against his former team Bolton Wanderers.[18] He won the EFL Cup players of the second round, saving two penalties in a shootout against Sheffield United.[19] He was given City's Player of the Season Award, following 19 clean sheets in the league during his debut season at the club.[20]

Millwall

On 11 July 2024, Jensen signed for Millwall on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.[21] He made his debut on 10 August against Watford, starting the game in a 3–2 defeat.[22]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Helsingør2017–18Danish Superliga10000010
2018–19Danish 1st Division00000000
Total10000010
HIK2018–19Danish 2nd Division60000060
Burnley2019–20Premier League00000000
Bolton Wanderers (loan)2020–21League Two0000
Kórdrengir (loan)20211. deild karla7070
Carlisle United (loan)2021–22League Two1000102040
Accrington Stanley (loan)2022–23League One290001050350
Lincoln City2023–24League One450103010500
Millwall2024–25Championship20000020
Career total9101050801050

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists . Premier League . 26 June 2020 . 9 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Lukas Jensen . 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 8 September 2020.
  3. https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/lukas-jensen/ Lukas Jensen
  4. https://i.imgur.com/FXuahmW.png Bolton Wanderers Match Day Program, April 10, 2021, Jensen: "I left football between the ages of 14 and 17 to ride a Mountain bike and get to the European and Scandinavian Championship."
  5. https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2021/july/interview-coming-to-england-was-a-very-big-step/ INTERVIEW: Coming to England was a very big step
  6. https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/19468261.lukas-jensen-learning-burnleys-england-stars-mountain-biking---carlisle-united-dreams/ Lukas Jensen on learning from Burnley's England stars, mountain biking - and Carlisle United dreams
  7. Web site: Jensen Determined To Grasp Burnley Chance. Burnley F.C.. 18 September 2019. 8 September 2020.
  8. Web site: 'Coming to Burnley was mind blowing', says Danish goalkeeper Lukas Jensen. Dan. Black. Burnley Express. 20 January 2020. 8 September 2020.
  9. Web site: Burnley goalkeeper Lukas Jensen admits he wants to leave on-loan. Paul. Vegas. Tribal Football. 8 September 2020.
  10. Web site: Wanderers land Danish keeper on loan . Bolton Wanderers FC . 1 February 2021 . 1 February 2021.
  11. https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/19469247.ex-bolton-wanderers-goalkeeper-lukas-jensen-reflects-time-unibol/ The Bolton News: "Ex-Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Lukas Jensen reflects on time at UniBol"
  12. https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/content/jensen-secures-loan-switch Burnley: "Jensen Secures Loan Switch"
  13. Web site: Jensen Secures Carlisle Move. 20 July 2021. 20 July 2021. burnleyfootballclub.com.
  14. Web site: SIGNING: Lukas joins on loan Move. 28 June 2022. 28 June 2022. accringtonstanley.co.uk.
  15. Web site: BURNLEY FC CONFIRM SUMMER DEPARTURES. www.burnleyfootballclub.com. 25 May 2023. 19 June 2023.
  16. Web site: Jensen joins the Imps. www.weareimps.com. 19 June 2023. 19 June 2023.
  17. Web site: Lincoln sign former Burnley goalkeeper on two-year deal. BBC. 19 June 2023. 19 June 2023.
  18. Web site: Bolton Wanderers 3 Imps 0. www.weareimps.com. 5 August 2023. 5 August 2023.
  19. Web site: Lukas Jensen named Carabao Cup Player of the Round. EFL. 22 September 2023.
  20. Web site: City celebrate at End of Season Awards. Lincoln City FC. 29 April 2024.
  21. Web site: Millwall announce Lukas Jensen signing. www.millwallfc.co.uk. 11 July 2024. 11 July 2024.
  22. Web site: Lions beaten in five-goal Den thriller. www.millwallfc.co.uk. 10 August 2024. 10 August 2024.