Lukas Kirkegaard

Lukas Emil Kirkegaard (born 31August 2005) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Danish Superliga club Viborg. He has also made an appearance for the Denmark national under-21 football team.

Career Kirkegaard is a product of Viborg, where he spent his entire youth career. After several years within the Viborg youth system, he became regularly involved with Viborg's first team during the 2023–24 Danish Superliga season. Though he was frequently on the bench during league matches, he did not see any playing time. In December2023, he agreed to and signed a new contract with the club, which saw his contract extended until June 2025. At the same time, it was announced that he would be permanently promoted to the first-team squad beginning in the 2024–25 season.

On 4September 2024, Kirkegaard made his debut, coming on in the 75th minute to replace Thomas Jørgensen in a Danish Cup match against AC Horsens. A few days later, on 16September 2024, Kirkegaard extended his contract with Viborg until June 2028. In a Danish Cup match against Næsby Boldklub, Kirkegaard scored his first professional goal in a 4–1 win in the fourth round.

On 28March 2025, Kirkegaard made his Danish Superliga debut, coming on in the 88th minute to replace Daniel Anyembe in the 4–0 victory over AaB. His first Superliga goal for the club came on 12April 2026 when he scored the first goal in a 2–0 win over Sønderjyske. Ahead of Viborg's 2026–27 season, it was announced he signed a new contract with the club until 2030.

International Kirkegaard made his international for Denmark U21 on 31 March 2026, in a 4–0 win over Wales U21.

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