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Jakob Bendix Uhd Poulsen (born 7 July 1983) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and current head coach of Danish Superliga club AGF. Poulsen started his senior career with Esbjerg fB, before moving to Dutch side SC Heerenveen in 2006. He joined AGF Aarhus in the summer of 2008. His last club was Australian A-League club Melbourne Victory FC. Between 2009 and 2015 he played 35 games and scored two goals for the Denmark national team. In late 2023, Poulsen received his first opportunity as head coach when then-manager Jacob Friis left Viborg for another position. Initially receiving the role on an interim basis, Poulsen was given the permanent head coaching position in December 2023. Poulsen left Viborg in June 2025 when he was hired to fill the vacant head coaching role at fellow Danish Superliga club AGF, with whom he won the Danish Superliga in 2026.

Quick facts about Jakob Poulsen

  • Full name: Jakob Poulsen
  • Born: 1983-07-07
  • Nationality: Kingdom of Denmark
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q310703

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Who is Jakob Poulsen?

Jakob Bendix Uhd Poulsen (born 7 July 1983) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and current head coach of Danish Superliga club AGF. Poulsen started his senior career with Esbjerg fB, before moving to Dutch side SC Heerenveen in 2006.

What nationality is Jakob Poulsen?

Jakob Poulsen is Kingdom of Denmark.

When was Jakob Poulsen born?

Jakob Poulsen was born on 1983-07-07.

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