Sebastian Dalgaard
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sebastian Dalgaard Asmussen | ||
| Date of birth | 23 August 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Odense, Denmark | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| OB | |||
| B 1913 | |||
| –2009 | FC Fyn | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | FC Fyn | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | BK Marienlyst | 61 | (18) |
| 2013–2014 | Brønshøj BK | 53 | (5) |
| 2015–2016 | Oklahoma City Energy | 50 | (8) |
| 2017 | Saint Louis FC | 20 | (1) |
| 2018 | Middelfart G&BK | 32 | (7) |
| 2019 | Hartford Athletic | 27 | (5) |
| 2020–2023 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 99 | (6) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 20, 2023 | |||
Sebastian Dalgaard Asmussen (born 23 August 1991) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a winger. Dalgaard primarily plays on the left wing but can also excel up top as a striker.
Career[edit]
Dalgaard was promoted and signed to the first-team squad of FC Fyn in a age of 18-years for the 2009–10 season, even making a few first team appearances as a U19 player. Earning the honors of getting picked for the Danish U-18 national team.[1]
On July 1, 2010, Dalgaard left FC Fyn to sign for Denmark Series club BK Marienlyst, inking his second senior-level contract.[1] He went on to make 61 appearances over two seasons with the club, scoring eight goals in 2010–11 and played a big role as Marienlyst won promotion to the Danish 2nd Division. Dalgaard enjoyed interest from multiple 1st Division and Superliga clubs after his time in Marienlyst BK.
Over the 2012–13 winter break, Dalgaard moved to Danish 1st Division club Brønshøj BK joining the legendary coach Bo Henriksen (currently FC Midtjylland).[2] He became a regular in the club's starting lineup, and in January 2014 he extended his contract for a further 18 months.[3]
Dalgaard left Denmark for the first time in his career on 15 December 2014, signing for countryman Jimmy Nielsen at United Soccer League club OKC Energy. Dalgaard played a big part of two successful seasons in Oklahoma City, making appearances in both the USL Western Conference Final in 2015 and the USL Western Conference Semi-Final in 2016.[4]
On 15 November 2016, Dalgaard got offered a contract across the conference by fellow United Soccer League club Saint Louis FC.[5]
After departing Saint Louis, Dalgaard returned to his native Denmark and signed for 2nd Division club Middelfart G&BK on 9 March 2018.[6] After less than two months with the club, he extended his contract to the summer of 2019.[7]
In January 2019, Dalgaard returned to the USL Championship and reunited with Jimmy Nielsen by signing with Hartford Athletic.[8]
In February 2020, Dalgaard joined Tampa Bay Rowdies, also in the USL Championship.[9] Playing a big role in two historic seasons to win the USL Eastern Conference and making it to the USL Championship Final which was cancelled due to COVID-19. Dalgaard was released by Tampa Bay following the 2023 season.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Pedersen, Søren (6 July 2010). "FC Fyns Dalgaard til Marienlyst" [FC Fyn's Dalgaard to Marienlyst]. LigaBold.dk (in Danish). LigaBold. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ Ran Pedersen, Jesper (2 February 2013). "Sebastian Dalgaard til Brønshøj". BronshojBoldklub.dk. Brønshøj BK. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ "Brønshøj forlænger med offensivprofil" [Brønshøj extension with offensive profile]. Bold.dk (in Danish). NordicBet Liga. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ Panum, Jacob (15 December 2014). "'Den hvide puma' hapser endnu en dansk spiller" ['The white puma' signs another Danish player]. DR.dk (in Danish). DR. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ USLSoccer.com staff (15 November 2016). "Dalgaard Latest New Face to Join Saint Louis FC". USLSoccer.com. United Soccer League. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ "Middelfart henter Sebastian Dalgaard hjem" [Middelfart bring Sebastian Dalgaard home]. Bold.dk (in Danish). 2. Division. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ "Sebastian Dalgaard forlænger i Middelfart" [Sebastian Dalgaard extends in Middelfart]. Bold.dk (in Danish). 2. Division. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- ^ USLChampionship.com staff (January 3, 2019). "Rasmussen Leads Quartet of Signings for Athletic". USLChampionship.com. USL Championship. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
- ^ USLChampionship.com staff (February 21, 2020). "ROWDIES WELCOME SEBASTIAN DALGAARD AS FINAL ADDITION TO SENIOR ROSTER". rowdiessoccer.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (November 17, 2023). "Tampa Bay Rowdies decline options on Lucky Mkosana, Sebastian Dalgaard". USL Championship.
External links[edit]
- Sebastian Dalgaard at Soccerway
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