Jesper Lindstrøm

Danish footballer with Eintracht Frankfurt

Jesper Lindstrøm - Danish footballer with Eintracht Frankfurt
Born

February 29th, 2000
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Denmark

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A professional footballer, played as a winger. Began career at Brøndby IF before moving to Eintracht Frankfurt in 2021. Helped Eintracht Frankfurt win the UEFA Europa League in the 2021-2022 season. Known for speed and technical skills on the field.

Won the UEFA Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022

Played for Brøndby IF in the Danish Superliga

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