Kristian Riis

Midtjylland Riis was promoted to Midtjylland's first-team squad in the summer 2016 at the age of 19, signing a five-year professional contract on 14 June 2016.

Riis made his official debut for Midtjylland at the age of 19 on 31 July 2016, in a Danish Superliga match against Silkeborg IF. Riis played the whole match, which his club won 3–0.

After unexpectedly earning a spot to represent the Danish under-21s in early April 2017, Riis encountered a setback when he sustained a knee injury, sidelining him for 4 to 5 weeks.

Loan to Vendsyssel On 31 August 2017, Riis was loaned out to the Danish 1st Division club Vendsyssel FF for the rest of the season. During his time at the club, he played a big role in Vendsyssel FF's promotion to the 2018–19 Danish Superliga. He played a total of 26 games for the club and scored one goal.

After an injury plagued time at the club with only one game played, Midtjylland decided to recall him on 25 March 2019.

Lyngby After having only played nine minutes of football throughout the 2020–21 season at Midtjylland, Riis left the club and instead joined newly relegated Danish 1st Division club, Lyngby Boldklub, on 1 July 2021. Riis signed a two-year deal. Riis had a strong first season at Lyngby, helping the team win promotion back to the Danish Superliga for the 2022–23 season with 25 appearances and one goal.

Riis left Lyngby at the end of the 2022–23 season, as his contract wasn't renewed.

Stjarnan On 14 August 2023, Riis joined Icelandic Besta deild karla club Stjarnan.

On 30 December 2023, Riis confirmed that at the age of 26, he had been forced to end his professional football career as his 'body could no longer keep up' due to numerous injuries.

Later career After retiring, Riis returned to his former club, FC Midtjylland, where he joined the academy staff, functioning as an individual coach. He later also worked with several of the club's Danish Superliga players.

Career statistics

Honours Midtjylland Danish Superliga: 2019–20 Danish Cup: 2018–19