Marcel Ibsen Rømer (Danish pronunciation: [ˈʁœːmɐ]; born 8 August 1991) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Danish Superliga club Lyngby Boldklub.

Marcel Rømer
Personal information
Full name Marcel Ibsen Rømer
Date of birth (1991-08-08) 8 August 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Køge, Denmark
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Lyngby
Number 30
Youth career
0000–2000 Køge
2000–2009 Herfølge
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2013 HB Køge 98 (4)
2013–2016 Viborg 58 (5)
2016–2019 SønderjyskE 101 (6)
2019– Lyngby 126 (6)
International career
2010 Denmark U19 5 (0)
2010 Denmark U20 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 May 2024

Career

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HB Køge

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Rømer started his youth career with Køge Boldklub before moving to the youth academy of Herfølge Boldklub at age 9.[1] On 1 November 2009, Rømer made his professional debut for the merger club, HB Køge, as a late substitute for Lasse Kronborg in a 0–0 draw against SønderjyskE.[2] He played four full seasons for the club, in which he made 105 total appearances, scoring four goals.[3]

Viborg

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In September 2013, on the last day of the transfer window, Rømer signed a three-year contract with Viborg FF.[4][5] He made his debut on 15 September in a 1–0 away win over AGF.[6]

In his three seasons with Viborg, Rømer made a total of 63 appearances, in which he scored five goals.[3]

SønderjyskE

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On 17 December 2015, it was announced that Rømer had signed for SønderjyskE in search of more playing time, as he had been mostly benched during the first six months of the season.[7] The contract with SønderjyskE was valid until the summer of 2018. He made his debut for SønderjyskE in the Danish Superliga on 6 March 2016, when he came on as a substitute for Janus Drachmann in the 90th minute of a 3–1 win at home over Brøndby.[8] On 30 April, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 away victory over Hobro after an assist by Johan Absalonsen.[9]

In the following season, Rømer made his European debut. On 14 July 2016, he was a starter in the 2–1 home win over Strømsgodset in the first round of the UEFA Europa League.[10][11]

Rømer would make 117 total appearances during his spell at SønderjyskE, scoring 6 goals.[3]

Lyngby

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On 31 August 2019, Rømer joined Lyngby Boldklub on a four-year deal from SønderjyskE.[12] He suffered relegation to the Danish 1st Division with the club on 9 May 2021 after a loss to last placed AC Horsens.[13] He led the club back to promotion to the Superliga as team captain the following season.[14][15]

Personal life

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His brother, André Rømer is also a professional footballer.[16]

In recent years, Rømer has become more religious and wears a cross necklace. When he takes off the necklace before practice or a match, he kisses the cross and prays.[17]

Rømer experienced a tragic loss when his wife Cecilie Dolberg Rømer unexpectedly passed away on 28 February 2022 due to a presumed heart condition.[18][19]

Career statistics

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As of match played 26 November 2023[3]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Danish Cup Europe Other Tota
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
HB Køge 2009–10 Superliga 18 1 1 0 19 1
2010–11 1st Division 20 0 1 0 21 0
2011–12 Superliga 31 2 4 0 35 2
2012–13 1st Division 23 1 0 0 23 1
2013–14 1st Division 6 0 1 0 7 0
Total 98 4 7 0 105 4
Viborg 2013–14 Superliga 20 2 1 0 21 2
2014–15 1st Division 28 3 1 0 29 3
2015–16 Superliga 10 0 3 0 13 0
Total 58 5 5 0 63 5
SønderjyskE 2015–16 Superliga 12 1 1 0 13 1
2016–17 Superliga 33 2 2 0 6[a] 0 41 2
2017–18 Superliga 28 2 2 0 3[b] 0 33 2
2018–19 Superliga 27 1 2 0 29 1
2019–20 Superliga 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 101 6 7 0 6 0 3 0 117 6
Lyngby 2019–20 Superliga 21 2 1 0 0 0 22 2
2020–21 Superliga 26 0 3 1 29 1
2021–22 1st Division 19 2 2 0 21 2
2022–23 Superliga 31 1 1 0 32 1
2023–24 Superliga 16 1 2 0 18 1
Total 113 6 9 1 0 0 122 7
Career total 370 21 28 1 6 0 3 0 407 22
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Appearances in the Superliga play-offs

Honours

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Viborg

References

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  1. ^ Lodberg, Jeppe (23 July 2011). "Marcel Rømer bliver i HB Køge". sn.dk (in Danish).
  2. ^ "SønderjyskE vs. HB Køge - 1 November 2009 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d "M. Rømer: Summary". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Marcel Rømer solgt til Viborg". hbkoge.dk (in Danish). 3 September 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2016.
  5. ^ Højbjerg, Finn (3 September 2013). "Marcel Rømer klar for VFF". vff.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on 7 September 2013.
  6. ^ "AGF vs. Viborg - 15 September 2013 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  7. ^ Kristensen, Nicolai. "Rømer skifter til SønderjyskE". Viborg F.F. Prof. Fodbold A/S (in Danish). Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Superligakamp SønderjyskE-Brøndby IF, 06.03.2016 - SuperStats". www.superstats.dk. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  9. ^ "Hobro vs. SønderjyskE - 30 April 2016 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  10. ^ "SønderjyskE vs. Strømsgodset - 14 July 2016 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  11. ^ "SønderjyskE-Strømsgodset 2017 History | UEFA Europa League". UEFA.com. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  12. ^ Lyngby Boldklub henter Superliga-profil, lyngby-boldklub.dk, 31 August 2019
  13. ^ Lage, Jacob Nordestgaard (9 May 2021). "Lyngby rykker ud af Superligaen". sport.tv2.dk (in Danish).
  14. ^ "Lyngbys nye anførergruppe på plads". Lyngby Boldklub (in Danish). 14 July 2021. Archived from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  15. ^ Roth, Christopher (23 May 2022). "Horsens og Lyngby rykker op i Superligaen". TV 2 Sport (in Danish). Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  16. ^ Okstrøm, Oliver (6 December 2020). "Startopstillinger: Brødre-duel på midtbanen". Tipsbladet.dk (in Danish).
  17. ^ Søndergaard, Andreas (3 June 2015). "Med korset på brystet". viborg-folkeblad.dk (in Danish).
  18. ^ Nøhr, Mikkel; Margren, Sara (3 March 2022). "Tragedie: Lyngby-anfører har mistet sin kone". bold.dk (in Danish). Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  19. ^ Hoang, Maria (4 March 2022). "Lyngby-anfører har mistet sin hustru: Mulig dødsårsag afsløret". SE og HØR (in Danish). Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  20. ^ "Viborg slår Roskilde og er tilbage i Superligaen". sn.dk (in Danish). 13 May 2015.
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