Squad
Martin Albrechtsen2012current
Andrew Hjulsager2013current
Christian Nørgaard2013current
Thomas Kahlenberg2013current
Frederik Rønnow2015current
Johan Larsson2015current
Magnus Eriksson2015current
Kamil Wilczek2016current
Paulus Arajuuri2017current
Simon Tibbling2017current
Anthony Jung2018current
Josip Radošević2018current
Anis Ben Slimane2019current
Mads Hermansen2019current
Daniel Wass2022current
Joe Bell2022current
Benjamin Tahirović2025current
Adam Larsen Kwaraseycurrent
Andreas Maxsøcurrent
Ante Ercegcurrent
Dominik Kaisercurrent
Jannik Vestergaardcurrent
Martin Hansencurrent- Oscar Schwartaucurrent
Shō Fukudacurrent
Simon Hedlundcurrent
Theresa Nielsencurrent
Zsolt Kalmárcurrent- Finn Laudrup1973–1975
- Kim Christofte1979–1981
- Finn Laudrup1981–1981
Michael Laudrup1982–1983
John Jensen1983–1988- Kim Christofte1984–1985
Lars Olsen1985–1991
Brian Laudrup1986–1989
Kim Vilfort1986–1998- Lars Elstrup1986–1986
- Torben Frank1986–1991
Bent Christensen Arensøe1987–1991- Jan Bartram1987–1987
Kent Nielsen1987–1989
Peter Schmeichel1987–1991- Jan Bartram1988–1988
- Kim Christofte1988–1992
- Ronnie Ekelund1988–1992
- Per Frimann1989–1990
- John Jensen1990–1992
- Uche Okechukwu1990–1993
- Jes Høgh1991–1994
- Mogens Krogh1991–2002
- Christopher Sullivan1992–1992
Ebbe Sand1992–1999
Marc Rieper1992–1994- Dan Eggen1993–1997
- Søren Colding1993–2000
- Allan Nielsen1995–1996
Brad Friedel1995–1995- Lars Olsen1995–1996
- Peter Møller1995–1997
- John Jensen1996–1999
- Lars Olsen1996–1996
Peter Madsen1997–2003- Bent Christensen Arensøe1998–2000
Mattias Jonson1999–2004
Magnus Svensson2000–2001- Peter Møller2000–2000
Stig Inge Bjørnebye2000–2000
Casper Ankergren2001–2007
Søren Larsen2001–2002- Thomas Kahlenberg2001–2005
Mads Junker2002–2003- Morten Wieghorst2002–2005
- Andreas Jakobsson2003–2004
Karim Zaza2003–2006
Niki Zimling2003–2005
Daniel Agger2004–2006
Johan Elmander2004–2006
Morten Skoubo2004–2006
Denni Avdić2005–2006
Jesper Grønkjær2005–2005
Joseph Elanga2005–2009- Thomas Rytter2005–2008
- Trond Andersen2005–2008
- Adam Eckersley2006–2006
David Williams2006–2010
Hannes Sigurðsson2006–2007
Mike Jensen2006–2013- Morten Rasmussen2006–2010
Nicolaj Agger2006–2012
Stephan Andersen2006–2011- Christopher Katongo2007–2008
- Daniel Wass2007–2011
- Peter Madsen2007–2012
Samuel Holmén2007–2010
Stefán Gíslason2007–2011
Tobias Mikkelsen2007–2009
Alexander Farnerud2008–2011
Jan Kristiansen2008–2013
Jon Jönsson2008–2010
Max von Schlebrügge2008–2012
Michael Krohn-Dehli2008–2012
Nicolai Boilesen2008–2010
Ousman Jallow2008–2011
Jens Stryger Larsen2009–2013
Mikael Nilsson2009–2012- Remco van der Schaaf2009–2011
- Remco van der Schaaf2009–2009
Sanne Troelsgaard Nielsen2009–2011
Dario Dumić2010–2016
Clarence Goodson2011–2013
Dennis Rommedahl2011–2013
Mikkel Thygesen2011–2015
Oluwafemi Ajilore2011–2012
Michelle Heyman2012–2012
Quincy Antipas2012–2014- Sanne Troelsgaard Nielsen2012–2014
Simon Makienok2012–2014
Alexander Szymanowski2013–2014
Ferhan Hasani2013–2015
Kenneth Zohore2013–2014
Khalid Boulahrouz2013–2014
Lukas Hradecky2013–2015
Michael Almebäck2013–2016- Riza Durmisi2013–2016
- Alexander Szymanowski2014–2015
- Daniel Agger2014–2016
Elbasan Rashani2014–2016
Hólmbert Friðjónsson2014–2015- Johan Elmander2014–2016
Teemu Pukki2014–2018
Rodolph Austin2015–2017
Ronnie Schwartz2015–2015
Gustaf Nilsson2016–2018
Hjörtur Hermannsson2016–2021
Marco Ureña2016–2016
Yun Suk-young2016–2017
Marvin Schwäbe2018–2021
Mikael Uhre2018–2022
Jesper Lindstrøm2019–2021
Michael Gregoritsch2025–2026
Brøndby IF is a prominent Danish football club based in Copenhagen, known for its vibrant history and passionate fan base.
Founded in 1964, Brøndby IF emerged from a merger of two local clubs, marking the beginning of its storied journey in Danish football.
The club's first coach, Leif Andersen, led Brøndby IF to promotion to the Zealand Series shortly after its formation.
Biography
Formation
Brøndby IF, officially known as Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, was established on December 3, 1964, through the merger of two local clubs, Brøndbyøster IF and Brøndbyvester IF. This merger was essential for the construction of a new stadium by Brøndby Municipality. Initially, the club competed as an amateur team in the 6th tier of Danish football, finishing their first two seasons in fourth place. Early players included team captain Per Bjerregaard and mascot Hans Gregersen, who tragically passed away in 1967.
Rise to Prominence
In 1967, Brøndby IF appointed coach Leif Andersen, who led the team to promotion to the Zealand Series. After a few years of struggle, the club hired John Sinding, under whose guidance they advanced to the Denmark Series. In 1973, Bjerregaard transitioned from player to chairman, making significant changes, including hiring former national player Finn Laudrup as head coach. This marked a turning point for the club, as Laudrup's influence transformed their playing style and set the foundation for future success.
Achievements
Brøndby IF has a rich history of success, winning the Danish Football Championship 11 times, with their first title in 1985 and the most recent in the 2020-21 season. They have also claimed the Danish Cup seven times and the Danish League Cup twice. The club's consistent performance has made them a dominant force in Danish football, with a loyal fan base and a reputation for developing talent.
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Gallery
Career & Clubs
Formation (1964–1977)
Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening was formed on 3 December 1964 following a merger between two local rivals – Brøndbyøster IF and Brøndbyvester IF. The merger was to be completed as a prerequisite for the construction of a new stadium by Brøndby Municipality. Brøndby IF spent its inaugural season as an amateur club in the 6th tier of the 11 Danish leagues, the Serie 1, where they finished their two first seasons in fourth place. Among the players of the early years was team captain Per Bjerregaard, a doctor who had moved to Copenhagen from Randers in Jutland, and Hans Gregersen, who was the mascot of the team until his death by syphilis in 1967. In 1967, the club hired coach Leif Andersen who instantly secured promotion to Sjællandsserien (the Zealand series). After a few mediocre years, a new coach, John Sinding, was brought in, and the club won promotion to Danmarksserien (the Denmark series). In 1973, Per Bjerregaard stopped his active career at 27 years of age and became chairman of Brøndby; his first action was to sack head coach Sinding. In his place, Brøndby hired former professional and Denmark national team player Finn Laudrup, who took over as head coach while he still took actively part in the matches as a player. Laudrup joined his brother-in-law Ebbe Skovdahl in the Brøndby team, and he brought his two young sons Brian and Michael Laudrup with him to the club. Under Finn Laudrup's influence, the club's playing style was changed to a more…
The person responsible for direction of the first senior team has traditionally been given the title of head coach/trainer.
- League
- Danish Superliga
- League
- Zealand Series
Legacy
Danish Football Championship Winners (11): 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2004–05, 2020–21 Runner–up (12): 1986, 1989, 1994–95, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2005–06, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2023–24 Danish Cup Winners (7): 1988–89, 1993–94, 1997–98, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2007–08, 2017–18 Runner–up (4): 1987–88, 1995–96, 2016–17, 2018–19 Danish League Cup Winners (2): 2005, 2006 Danish Super Cup Winners (4): 1994, 1996, 1997, 2002 Royal League (3 participations) Winners: 2006–07 Atlantic Cup Winners: 2023, 2025 Denmark Series (fourth tier) Group winners: 1974 (g1) Zealand Series (fifth tier) Winners: 1971
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, usually abbreviated to Brøndby IF, is a Danish professional football club based in Brøndbyvester. Brøndby is the professional football section of Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, which was founded on 3 December 1964 by a merger of the football clubs Brøndbyøster Idrætsforening and Brøndbyvester Idrætsforening. The club's first team, which plays in the Danish Superliga, plays its home games at Brøndby Stadium in the clubs colors of blue and yellow.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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