Morten Haastrup Jensen

Morten H. Jensen

Personal information
Full name	Morten Haastrup Jensen
Date of birth	(1989-05-05) 5 May 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth	Køge, Denmark[1]
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2]
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Youth career
	Herfølge
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2009	Herfølge	1	(0)
2009–2013	HB Køge	91	(0)
2013–2016	Vejle	27	(0)
Total		119	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Morten Haastrup Jensen (born 5 May 1989) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Jensen has played his entire youth career for Herfølge Boldklub, which later became HB Køge after a merger. At an early age, Jensen was selected for Danish national youth sides, but was subsequently sorted out because of his short stature for a goalkeeper. His height has not been a problem for him since, providing high-level performances for his club.

In his first years in Køge, Jensen acted as a backup goalkeeper to first choice Lars Bjerring. He eventually became first choice in the 2010–11 season, being a part in securing promotion to the Danish Superliga.[3] In 2011, Jensen played every match for his team, being the only HB Køge player to do so.[1]

In July 2013, Jensen signed a six-month contract with Vejle Boldklub.[4] On 22 October 2013, the contract was extended to last until the end of the season 2013–14 season.[5]

On 28 July 2016, it was announced that Jensen had ended his professional career after his contract expired with Vejle Boldklub.[2]

References

1. "Morten H. Jensen med i alle kampe". Lokalavisen Køge. 2 January 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
2. Blond, Mikael (28 July 2016). "Morten H. Jensen stopper karrieren". bold.dk (in Danish).
3. "Morten Haastrup Jensen". HBKoge. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
4. Anker-Møller, Kristian (26 July 2013). "Vejle henter ex-HB Køge-målmand". bold.dk (in Danish).
5. Anker-Møller, Kristian (22 October 2013). "Keeper bliver sæsonen ud i Vejle". bold.dk (in Danish).