Jákup á Borg

Jákup á Borg (born 26 October 1979) is a Faroese football manager and former footballer (midfielder or striker) He last played for Faroe Islands Premier League team B36 Tórshavn, and currently manages B68 Toftir.

Club career Once hailed as Faroe Islands biggest talent, he made his debut in Faroese football with B36 Tórshavn as a defender on 28 April 1996 and soon became a prolific striker. His goals earned him trials at Liverpool and Watford and eventually a loan move to Danish league side Odense BK but he returned home after only one unsuccessful season. á Borg was Faroese league top goalscorer in the 1998 and 1999 seasons.

In 2006, Borg was named the Faroese Premier League Footballer of the Year. In 2015, he started his 20th season in the Faroese league. and has represented his country in 23 FIFA World Cup qualification matches. He usually played on the right wing for the national team.

He announced his retirement from International football in July 2010 and had final appearance in a Faroese shirt against Estonia in August 2010. However, in early 2012 he made himself available for a possible selection again.

International goals Scores and results list Faroe Islands' goal tally first.