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

Kim Elgaard
Personal information
Full name Kim Elgaard Dahl
Date of birth (1991-09-24) September 24, 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Denmark
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2011 Vejle Boldklub 3 (0)
2011–2013 FC Fredericia 36 (2)
2013–2014 Hobro IK 13 (0)
2014–2018 Vejle Boldklub 63 (2)
2018 United Victory
2018–2020 Middelfart Boldklub 35 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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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

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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

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Elgaard mainly operated as a midfielder. He operated as a striker and winger early in his career.[citation needed]

Personal life

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Kim Elgaard splittet inden lokalopgør". vafo.dk.
  2. ^ "Kim måtte flygte i nattens mørke". ekstrabladet.dk.
  3. ^ "Elgaard: Middelfart BK forlænger med midtbanemand". ugeavisen.dk.
  4. ^ "Elgaard: Bliver belt vildt". bold.dk.
  5. ^ "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.