Jakob Fenger-Larsen (born 6 February 1971) was a Danish association football player who played professionally in Denmark and in the U.S. divisions.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 February 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) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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 14 December 2001 Fenger signed with the Minnesota Thunder.[5] Jakob Fenger played with the Virginia Beach Mariners in 2003 through 2007. On 17 April 2007 Fenger signed with the Hampton Roads Piranhas of the USL Premier Development League.
References
edit- ^ "Linsey Wilson All Time Field Players" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 September 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ^ 1998-1999 Harrisburg Heat
- ^ "The Year in American Soccer - 2001". Archived from the original on 6 February 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ^ BBC news
- ^ Thunder Lures Two Blue Chip Attackers To Minnesota