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Christian Nikolaj Sørensen

Christian Nikolaj Sørensen is a Danish professional footballer born on 6 August 1992 in Odense.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Christian Nikolaj Sørensen is a Danish professional footballer born on 6 August 1992 in Odense. He has played primarily as a defender and left-back, and has represented clubs including OB and FC Midtjylland. Some search results refer to a different person named Nikolaj Sørensen, so the footballer is identified here by his full name to avoid confusion.

Early life and youth career

Sørensen was born in Odense and is associated with OB in his youth career. The DBU player database lists OB as his club during his early development and first senior years.

Senior career

He is recorded as having played for OB and later FC Midtjylland. Transfer and player-profile sources identify him as a Danish defender, while some statistical sites list him at left-back.

Position and playing style

Most football sources describe Sørensen as a defender, especially a left-back. One source also lists him in midfield, showing that his role has been recorded differently across databases.

Name and identity

The name 'Nikolaj Sørensen' also matches other notable people, including a Danish-Canadian ice dancer. For football coverage, the full name Christian Nikolaj Sørensen is the clearest identifier.

Key facts

  • Born in Odense, Denmark, on 6 August 1992.
  • Listed as a defender, with left-back as his main position.
  • Developed at OB and played for OB at senior level.
  • Later joined FC Midtjylland.
  • Available sources also list him as having played as an attacker earlier in his career profile, indicating some position variation across databases.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Nikolaj Sorensen in football?
The footballer in the provided sources is Christian Nikolaj Sørensen, a Danish player born in 1992 who has been listed as a defender or left-back.
What is Christian Nikolaj Sørensen's nationality?
He is Danish.
What position does he play?
Sources most commonly list him as a defender, especially a left-back.
Which clubs has he played for?
The provided sources specifically mention OB and FC Midtjylland.
Where was he born?
He was born in Odense, Denmark.

References

  1. Danish Football Association (DBU)https://www.dbu.dk/landshold/landsholdsdatabasen/playerInfo/6715
    Supports: Full name, date of birth, height, weight, position, and club history with OB.
  2. Transfermarkthttps://www.transfermarkt.us/christian-sorensen/profil/spieler/104918
    Supports: Full name, date of birth, place of birth, nationality, position, and current club FC Midtjylland.
  3. L'Équipehttps://www.lequipe.fr/Football/FootballFicheJoueur42480.html
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, position, squad number, and club listing for FC Midtjylland.
  4. Field Insiderhttps://fieldinsider.com/scout-report/christian-nikolaj-s-rensen-16045
    Supports: Position as full-back, age, date of birth, birthplace, height, club Vejle, and season statistics.