Jakob Fenger-Larsen
Jakob Fenger-Larsen (born February 6, 1971 in Odder, Denmark) was a Danish association football player who played professionally in Denmark and in the U.S. divisions.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | February 6, 1971 | ||
Place of birth | Odder, Denmark | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward / Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1989–1994 | AGF Aarhus | - | (-) |
1996–1997 | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
1998–2000 | Hampton Roads Mariners | 60 | (23) |
1998–1999 | Harrisburg Heat (indoor) | 36 | (1) |
2001 | Nashville Metros | 24 | (21) |
2002 | Minnesota Thunder | 25 | (8) |
2003–2006 | Virginia Beach Mariners | 96 | (38) |
2007 | Hampton Roads Piranhas | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
From 1989 to 1994, Fenger played for AGF Aarhus. In 1996 and 1997, Fenger attended Lindsey Wilson College, playing on the men's soccer team in 1996 and 1997.[1] In 1996, the Blue Raiders won the NAIA national men's soccer championship. In 1998, Fenger signed with the Hampton Roads Mariners of the USISL A-League. He played for the Mariners through the 2000 season. In the fall of 1998, he moved indoors with the Harrisburg Heat of the National Professional Soccer League.[2] In 2001, the Mariners went on hiatus and Fenger moved to the Nashville Metros of the USL A-League where he was the league's third leading scorer.[3] He was set for a move to English Football Conference side Nuneaton Borough in 2001, but was denied a work permit.[4] On December 14, 2001, Fenger signed with the Minnesota Thunder.[5] Jakob Fenger played with the Virginia Beach Mariners in 2003 through 2007. On April 17, 2007, Fenger signed with the Hampton Roads Piranhas of the USL Premier Development League.
References
- "Linsey Wilson All Time Field Players" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2011-08-26.
- 1998-1999 Harrisburg Heat
- "The Year in American Soccer - 2001". Archived from the original on 2019-02-06. Retrieved 2011-08-26.
- BBC news
- Thunder Lures Two Blue Chip Attackers To Minnesota