Jannik Vestergaard

• Full name: Jannik Vestergaard
• Date of birth: August 3, 1992
• Place of birth: Hvidovre, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Height: 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in)
• Position: Centre-back (central defender)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected)

• Early career: Began at Avedøre IF and later moved to Brøndby IF youth setup. Moved to Werder Bremen's youth/second team before stepping into senior professional football.
• Werder Bremen — Developed through Bremen’s system and made first-team appearances.
• Southampton (2016–2018) — Moved to the English Premier League; established himself as a tall, physical centre-back with strong aerial ability.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach (2018–2021) — Signed by Mönchengladbach and became an important part of their defence in the Bundesliga, contributing with defensive solidity and occasional goals from set pieces.
• Leicester City (2021–2023) — Joined Leicester City and played in the Premier League and Championship.
• Other: Has had injuries at times that affected continuity, but noted for leadership and aerial presence.

International career

• Denmark youth international across various age groups.
• Senior debut for Denmark in 2013. Regular squad member for many years, featuring in UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns and tournaments when fit.
• Recognized for strong aerial defending and ability to score from set pieces for the national team as well.

Playing style

• Tall, physically imposing centre-back with excellent aerial ability both defensively and on attack.
• Good positional sense and tackling; comfortable playing in a back four or as part of a three-man central defence.
• Contributes leadership qualities and experience at club and international level.

Notable facts

• Height (1.99 m) makes him one of the taller outfield players in top European leagues.
• Has scored several important goals from headers at club and international level.
• Represented Denmark at major tournaments and has been a regular selection when available.

Information is up to date through mid-2024; club status and statistics may have changed since then.