Elias Jelert

Elias Jelert Kristensen (born 12 June 2003) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Danish Superliga club Copenhagen and the Denmark national team.

Club career

Jelert began playing football at the youth academy of Virum-Sorgenfri Boldklub in 2008, and moved to Copenhagen's academy in 2014. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 11 August 2021. He made his professional debut for Copenhagen in a 1–1 Danish Superliga draw against SønderjyskE on 17 October 2021.

On 24 May 2022, Jelert signed a four-year contract extension, keeping him at Copenhagen until 2026.

Jelert scored his first professional goal for the club on 12 March 2023, closing the score in the 95th minute of a 4–1 league victory against Horsens.

International career

Jelert is a youth international for Denmark, and has gained six caps for the Denmark national under-19 team.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 31 May 2024

International

As of match played 23 March 2024

Honours

Copenhagen

• Danish Superliga: 2021–222022–23
• Danish Cup: 2022–23

References

External links

• Elias Jelert at Soccerway
• Elias Jelert national team profile at the Danish Football Association (in Danish)

1. 2023–24 F.C. Copenhagen season
2. 2024–25 F.C. Copenhagen season
3. F.C. Copenhagen
4. Denmark national under-21 football team
5. Denmark national football team
6. 2023 Danish Cup final
7. 2022–23 F.C. Copenhagen season
8. 2021–22 F.C. Copenhagen season
9. 2003 in Denmark
10. 2022–23 FC Midtjylland season