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Jonas KnudsenDanish footballer, defender
Date of Birth: 16.09.1992
Country:  Denmark |
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Early Career
Jonas Knudsen was born in Esbjerg, Denmark, on September 25, 1992. He began his football career at the local club Esbjerg fB, joining their youth system at a young age.
Professional Debut and Esbjerg Career
On March 28, 2010, Knudsen made his professional debut for Esbjerg in a Danish Superliga match against Randers FC. He established himself as a regular in the team's defense and scored his first goal for the club on May 16, 2013, in a win over Odense BK.
In the 2012/13 season, Knudsen played a crucial role in Esbjerg's Danish Cup triumph. They defeated Randers in a penalty shootout to lift the trophy. His impressive performances at club level earned him international recognition.
International Debut
Knudsen debuted for the Danish national team on May 28, 2014, in a friendly match against Sweden. Later that year, he represented the Denmark U21 team at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in the Czech Republic.
Ipswich Town
In the summer of 2015, Knudsen signed for English Championship club Ipswich Town. He quickly became a mainstay in their defense and made over 100 appearances for the club.
Achievements
Club:Esbjerg: Danish Cup winner (2012/13)
