Viggo Jensen

Hans Viggo Jensen (29 March 1921 – 30 November 2005), known simply as Viggo Jensen, was a Danish footballer who played as a midfielder for Esbjerg fB and Hull City.

He represented Denmark internationally, scoring one goal in 15 games. He was also a member of the squad who won bronze at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Biography Jensen was born in Skagen, but made his senior level break-through with Danish club Esbjerg fB in the amateur-only Danish football. He made his debut for Esbjerg in September 1939, and played at least 195 official games for the club until 1948, including 68 games in the Danish top-flight championship from 1941 to 1945. Viggo Jensen was a physically strong player with a great fitness and tackling ability, Jensen's versatility saw him deployed in a number of positions for the national team, as injury or bad form among his teammates dictated, though usually as a wing half back. According to then-captain of the national team, Knud Lundberg, Jensen's best position was as central half back, a position he was only allowed to play once for Denmark; leading the team to an 8-0 win against the Poland national football team. Following the game, Jensen was criticized by the Danish Football Association for successfully dribbling and passing the ball to his teammates instead of doing as he had been instructed; to hoof the ball away whenever he came under pressure. Jensen played the two first years as an amateur, before signing a professional contract with the club. His early appearances were at inside-right, but he demonstrated great versatility, playing in every outfield position except on the wings. His later appearances were mainly as a left-back.

In December 1956, he returned to Denmark to coach Esbjerg fB, Upon his return to Denmark, he worked 23 years at the Esbjerg public power plant.