Mikkel Mena Qvist

Mikkel Mena Qvist (born 22 April 1993) is a former professional footballer who played primarily as a centre-back. Standing at 2.03 m, he is known for his height, aerial ability and long throw-ins. Born in Colombia, he grew up in Denmark and spent the majority of his career with AC Horsens, later playing in Iceland.

Early life and youth career Qvist was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and adopted into a Danish family as an infant. He began playing football with Lyseng before joining ASA. As an under-10 player he moved to AGF, where he spent a decade in the club's youth system. Initially a left winger, he was converted to left-back at under-13 level due to team needs.

After leaving AGF at under-19 level, he returned to Lyseng, playing senior football in the Denmark Series (fourth tier).

Qvist extended his contract in May 2017 until 2019, and again in May 2018 until 2022.

He returned to Denmark in January 2021, joining HB Køge on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season, where he played 10 league matches and scored once. In July 2021, he rejoined KA on a second loan for the rest of the Icelandic season.

Breiðablik Horsens terminated Qvist's contract on 26 January 2022, and he signed for Icelandic champions Breiðablik the following day. He made nine league appearances during the 2022 season as Breiðablik won the Icelandic title.