Jakob Vester

Jakob Vester Nielsen (born 28December 2004) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eliteserien club Sandefjord.

Career Viborg Vester joined Viborg FF from FS Holstebro in the summer 2020. 17-year old Vester made his official first team debut for Viborg FF on 31 August 2022, in a cup match against Viby IF. Around two months later, in early November 2022, Vester extended his deal with Viborg until June 2024. On 12March 2023, Vester made his official debut in the Danish Superliga when he was in the starting lineup in an unfamiliar position at right back against FC Nordsjælland, which ended 1–1. He made four more appearances until the end of the season. He made four more appearances until the end of the season.

In early July2023, Vester suffered a crack in the outer bone of his foot, also known as a fatigue fracture, and missed the entire season. Viborg confirmed on 29September 2023, that Vester had extended his contract until June 2027.

Vester got off to a fast start in the 2024–25 season, scoring four goals in the first five league games of the season.

Sandefjord Vester was sold to Norwegian club Sandefjord on 31December 2025, ending his five year tenure with Viborg.

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