Jens Stage

AGF

On 27 January 2016, it was confirmed that Stage had signed a contract with AGF. Previously, he played for Brabrand IF. Before his transfer, he played matches for the reserve team of AGF. He also trained with FC Midtjylland in 2015. On 8 May 2016, Stage got his professional Superliga debut for AGF, in a match against FC Midtjylland. He started on the bench, replacing Dino Mikanović in the 84th minute. Stage's contract got extended in December 2016 until 2019.

Copenhagen

On 1 July 2019, FC Copenhagen announced, that they had signed Stage from AGF on a five-year contract, after he had rejected several offers from foreign clubs. Shortly after signing, in mid-July, Stage's apartment in Aarhus was subjected to vandalism and arson. An object was thrown through a window and, according to AGF, was the cause of a "minor fire damage". FC Copenhagen distanced themselves from the vandalism on their official website. AGF offered their assistance to local police, who following the incident began an investigation of the case. According to DR, no major damage was done to the apartment as the fire went out again shortly after it was ignited. AGF's chairman, Jacob Nielsen, stated on AGF's official website that if the perpetrators "are identified and it turns out that the perpetrators have some connection to our fan base, then they will – in addition to a civil sentence – get a lifelong suspension for all AGF's matches". Stage made his debut for Copenhagen on 14 July 2019…

Stage made his debut for the Denmark national team on 15 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Scotland.

A versatile player, Stage has been deployed as a full-back, attacking midfielder, central midfielder or forward in his career.

As of match played 22 August 2026