Jens Odgaard
Bologna

Jens Odgaard

Jens Odgaard of Bologna was born in Hillerød, Denmark on 31 March 1999 (age 27).

Jens Odgaard, born on 31 March 1999 (age 27), is a Danish striker with Bologna, where he wears squad number 21. His current market value is around £13m, according to Transfermarkt.

His most productive league season came at AZ in 2022-2023, when he scored nine goals in 29 appearances. That return did enough to mark him out as more than a spare forward, without pretending he was carrying the whole attack on his back.

At Bologna, Odgaard has stayed involved in the first-team picture. In 2025-2026, he has made 26 Serie A appearances and scored five league goals. Across all competitions for the club, including Coppa Italia, Supercoppa and Europa League football, he has made 41 appearances and scored seven goals.

Odgaard’s career to date has been that of a steady Danish forward who has built his standing through useful goals and regular minutes in strong leagues. He remains a relevant part of Bologna’s squad rather than a fringe name.

📈 Key stats and insights

Jens Odgaard made 26 Serie A appearances for Bologna in 2025-26
Jens Odgaard started 16 league matches and came off the bench 10 times
Jens Odgaard scored five Serie A goals and seven across the listed competitions
Jens Odgaard added two goals in 11 Europa League appearances
Jens Odgaard’s market value is listed at €15.00m
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Striker
Primary Position
Forward
Position
Jens Odgaard
ST
1.88m (6ft 2in)
Height
21
Squad Number
80kg (12st 8lb)
Weight
31 March 1999 (age 27)
Date of Birth
Hillerød
Birthplace
Denmark 🇩🇰
Country of Birth
Bologna
Team
£13m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team
Bologna
Bologna
Serie A 2025 - 2026
Games
26
Starting
16
Substitute
10
Unused
12
Utilisation
68%
Goals
5
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Bologna
Bologna
Coppa Italia 2025 - 2026
Games
2
Starting
1
Substitute
1
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Bologna
Bologna
Supercoppa 2025 - 2026
Games
2
Starting
2
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Bologna
Bologna
Europa League 2025 - 2026
Games
11
Starting
4
Substitute
7
Unused
3
Utilisation
79%
Goals
2
Yellows
1
Reds
-

Jens Odgaard was a regular but not automatic starter for Bologna in Serie A, making 26 league appearances with 16 starts and 10 outings from the bench. His five league goals pointed to a useful rotation role rather than a leading scoring burden, while two goals in 11 Europa League appearances showed he also had a function in the wider squad across competitions.

📋 Career stats

Team
Bologna
Bologna
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
26
Goals
5
Team
Bologna
Bologna
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
29
Goals
6
Team
Bologna
Bologna
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
10
Goals
2
Team
AZ
AZ
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
17
Goals
1
Team
AZ
AZ
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
29
Goals
9
Team
RKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
30
Goals
8
Team
Pescara
Pescara
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
19
Goals
1
Team
Lugano
Lugano
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Switzerland 🇨🇭
Games
6
Goals
-
Team
Heerenveen
Heerenveen
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
24
Goals
7
Team
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
Italy 🇮🇹
Games
1
Goals
-
Team
Lyngby
Lyngby
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
Denmark 🇩🇰
Games
7
Goals
1

Odgaard’s route has been shaped by loans and gradual consolidation. After time on loan from Sassuolo to Pescara and RKC Waalwijk, he moved to AZ, where his scoring record included nine goals in 2022-23. Bologna then took him on loan in 2024 before making the deal permanent, and his returns there – two, six and five goals across the listed seasons – suggest a forward who has settled as a squad-level contributor rather than a primary finisher.

💰 Transfers

Team
Bologna
Bologna
1 July 2024
From
AZ
AZ
Type
Fee (£3.4m)
Team
Bologna
Bologna
1 February 2024
From
AZ
AZ
Type
Loan
Team
AZ
AZ
1 July 2022
From
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
Type
Fee (£3.7m)
Team
RKC Waalwijk
RKC Waalwijk
24 July 2021
From
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
Type
Loan
Team
Pescara
Pescara
22 January 2021
From
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
Type
Loan
Team
Lugano
Lugano
5 October 2020
From
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
Type
Loan
Team
Heerenveen
Heerenveen
1 July 2019
From
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
Type
Loan
Team
Sassuolo
Sassuolo
1 July 2018
From
Inter Milan
Inter Milan
Type
Fee (£4.5m)
Team
Inter Milan
Inter Milan
5 July 2017
From
Lyngby
Lyngby
Type
Fee (£1.3m)
Team
Lyngby
Lyngby
1 July 2016
Type
Signed

The transfer history shows a player who rebuilt momentum away from Sassuolo. Loans to Pescara and RKC Waalwijk preceded a €3.70m move to AZ, then Bologna first tested him on loan before paying €3.40m to sign him permanently. With a listed market value of €15.00m, his standing has risen since those mid-level fees.

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