Jens Kolding

Jens Kolding
Kolding hits referee Vervoort with a ball
Personal information
Date of birth (1952-07-12) 12 July 1952
Place of birth Frederiksberg, Denmark
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1961–1970 B.93
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1976 B.93
1976–1980 Roda JC 90 (14)
1980–1983 B.93
1984–1985 Brøndby 48 (13)
1986–1988 B.93
International career
1974 Denmark U21[1] 6 (3)
1973–1981 Denmark[1] 6 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jens Kolding (born 12 July 1952) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a striker. He spent the majority of his career with B.93, where he ranks among the club's all-time leaders in appearances and goals, and also represented Brøndby in Denmark and Roda JC in the Netherlands. With B.93, he won the Danish Cup in 1982, and with Brøndby he won the Danish league title in 1985, finishing as the club's top scorer the same season. At international level, Kolding earned six caps for the Denmark national football team between 1973 and 1981.[1]

Career

Kolding joined B.93 as a youth player in 1961 and progressed to the senior team in 1970, marking his debut on 11 October with a hat-trick in a 7–1 victory over FB. He was part of the side that rose from the Danish 3rd Division to the top flight within a few seasons.[2]

In 1976, Kolding signed professional terms with Roda JC in the Netherlands. He earned the epithet "Denmark's first football millionaire," though his spell abroad was curtailed by a complex cruciate ligament operation. During his tenure, he received high praise from peers—including Frank Arnesen and Søren Lerby—who regarded him as the greatest Danish talent they had seen. Notably, he also starred in a memorable match against Ajax, scoring twice in a 4–1 victory.[2]

Kolding returned to B.93 in 1980 and helped secure the Danish Cup in 1982. In 1984, he moved to Brøndby as successor to Michael Laudrup. He finished the 1984 season as the club's top scorer and was instrumental in Brøndby claiming their first Danish league title in 1985, making 64 appearances in total.[3][4]

In 1986, Kolding returned once more to B.93, playing a critical role in ensuring the team's survival in the 2nd Division, culminating in a decisive final-day victory away at B1909.[2] Across his career with B.93 from 1970 to 1988, he amassed 322 appearances and 141 goals, ranking second in appearances (behind Ole Petersen) and third in goals for the club.[2][4]

After football

Beyond the pitch, he has continued to serve B.93 in various capacities, including as member of the football board (1991–96; 2018–20), working in stadium operations, serving as senior attack coach, providing financial oversight, and acting as Old Boys team manager.[4]

Honours

B.93

Brøndby

References

  1. ^ a b c (in Danish) Jens Kolding - Alle hold (Alle kampe) at Archived 3 August 2020 at the Wayback Machine at Danish Football Association
  2. ^ a b c d Vandborg, Claus (12 July 2022). "En klublegende fylder år" [Club legend celebrates birthday milestone]. Boldklubben af 1893 (in Danish). Archived from the original on 10 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Spillere gennem tiden" [Players through the years]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). Archived from the original on 7 August 2004.
  4. ^ a b c "Æresmedlemmer" [Honorary Member]. Boldklubben af 1893 (in Danish). Archived from the original on 23 June 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
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