Jakob Poulsen

{{short description|Danish former professional footballer (born 1983)}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Jakob Poulsen

| image = Jacob Poulsen 00573.png

| caption = Poulsen playing for Monaco in 2013

| fullname = Jakob Bendix Uhd Poulsen{{cite web |title = FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 – List of Players |url = https://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/22/85/78/fwc_2010_squadlists.pdf |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100616010702/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/22/85/78/fwc_2010_squadlists.pdf |url-status = dead |archive-date = 16 June 2010 |publisher = FIFA |access-date = 8 November 2010}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|7|7|df=y}}

| birth_place = Varde, Denmark

| height = 1.81 m{{cite web |title=Jakob Poulsen |url=https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/player/jakob-poulsen |website=Melbourne Victory FC |access-date=21 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200316210004/https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/player/jakob-poulsen|archive-date=16 March 2020|url-status=dead}}

| position = Midfielder

| currentclub = Viborg FF

| clubnumber =

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 = Næsbjerg RUI

| youthyears2 = 1999–2002

| youthclubs2 = Esbjerg fB

| years1 = 2001–2006

| clubs1 = Esbjerg fB

| caps1 = 107

| goals1 = 19

| years2 = 2006–2008

| clubs2 = Heerenveen

| caps2 = 57

| goals2 = 3

| years3 = 2008–2010

| clubs3 = AGF

| caps3 = 54

| goals3 = 10

| years4 = 2010–2012

| clubs4 = Midtjylland

| caps4 = 46

| goals4 = 9

| years5 = 2012–2014

| clubs5 = Monaco

| caps5 = 17

| goals5 = 0

| years6 = 2014–2019

| clubs6 = Midtjylland

| caps6 = 185

| goals6 = 33

| years7 = 2019–2020

| clubs7 = Melbourne Victory

| caps7 = 16

| goals7 = 0

| totalcaps = 482

| totalgoals = 74

| nationalyears1 = 2000–2001

| nationalteam1 = Denmark U19

| nationalcaps1 = 5

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalyears2 = 2002–2004

| nationalteam2 = Denmark U20

| nationalcaps2 = 7

| nationalgoals2 = 0

| nationalyears3 = 2003–2006

| nationalteam3 = Denmark U21

| nationalcaps3 = 16

| nationalgoals3 = 1

| nationalyears4 = 2009–2015

| nationalteam4 = Denmark

| nationalcaps4 = 35

| nationalgoals4 = 2

| manageryears1 = 2023–

| managerclubs1 = Viborg FF

}}

Jakob Bendix Uhd Poulsen (born 7 July 1983) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and current manager of Viborg FF.

Poulsen started his senior career with Esbjerg fB, before moving to Dutch side SC Heerenveen in 2006. He joined AGF Aarhus in the summer of 2008. His last club was Australian A-League club Melbourne Victory FC. Between 2009 and 2015 he played 35 games and scored two goals for the Denmark national team.

Club career

=Youth career and Esbjerg fB=

As a schoolboy, Poulsen played alongside Anders Egholm and Nicolai Høgh in the Danish school tournament for Næsbjerg.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen: Stjernen fra Næsbjerg Skole|trans-title=Jakob Poulsen: The star of Næsbjerg School|url=http://ekstrabladet.dk/skolefodbold/nyheder/article1237286.ece|publisher=Ekstra Bladet|language=da|date=11 October 2009|access-date=13 January 2013|archive-date=7 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140207144323/http://ekstrabladet.dk/skolefodbold/nyheder/article1237286.ece|url-status=dead}} When he was fourteen, Poulsen joined Esbjerg fB, and went on to progress through the youth system.{{cite news|title=Så ruller seriefodbolden igen|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/så-ruller-seriefodbolden-igen|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=30 March 2001|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Danmarksserie hold i aktion|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/danmarksserie-hold-i-aktion|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=4 August 2001|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Bravo Bechmann|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/bravo-bechmann|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=12 July 2002|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Esbjerg deler penge ud til småklubber|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Esbjerg-deler-penge-ud-til-smaaklubber/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=8 March 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}} He got his senior debut under coach Viggo Jensen on 9 September 2001 against Midtjylland, coming on as a 64th-minute substitute, in a 2–0 win.{{cite news|title=Superligakamp FC Midtjylland – Esbjerg fB|url=https://superstats.dk/kampe/1963|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|date=9 September 2001|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=EfB vandt over FC Midtjylland|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/efb-vandt-over-fc-midtjylland|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=9 September 2001|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Forløsende sejr til Esbjerg|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/forløsende-sejr-til-esbjerg|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=10 September 2001|access-date=11 December 2020}} This turns out to be his only appearance for the club in the 2001–02 season.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2001–02|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2001%2F2002|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

At the start of the 2002–03 season, Poulsen soon received a handful of first team under the new team of coach Ove Pedersen at Esbjerg fB.{{cite news|title=Kæmpesejr til EfB|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/kæmpesejr-til-efb|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=4 August 2002|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCK - Esbjerg fB 17.35|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/fck-esbjerg-fb-17.35|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=21 April 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Esbjerg-FCM 15:00|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/esbjerg-fcm-1500|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=31 May 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=AGF-Esbjerg|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/agf-esbjerg-0|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 June 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Esbjerg-AaB|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/esbjerg-aab-1|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 June 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}} He then scored his first goal of the season, in a 4–3 loss against Køge on 11 August 2002.{{cite news|title=Esbjerg blev slået helt groggy|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/esbjerg-blev-slået-helt-groggy|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=11 August 2002|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen later scored two more goals; the first one came against Køge on 27 October 2002 and the second one came against AGF on 6 April 2003.{{cite news|title=Esbjerg fik revanche|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/esbjerg-fik-revanche|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=27 October 2002|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kristiansen drev gæk med AGF|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/kristiansen-drev-gæk-med-agf|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=6 April 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}} He later helped the club avoid relegation.{{cite news|title=Esbjerg tog det store spring|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/esbjerg-tog-det-store-spring|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=7 April 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}} Despite suffering injuries throughout the 2002–03 season, Poulsen was restricted to making 21 of 33 games in the league.{{cite news|title=Farum - Esbjerg 15.00|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/farum-esbjerg-15.00|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 May 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2002–03|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2002%2F2003|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

At the start of the 2003–04 season, Poulsen continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=15:00 Esbjerg - AGF|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/1500-esbjerg-agf|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=26 July 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Esbjerg må undvære Andreasen|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/esbjerg-maa-undvaere-andreasen/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=10 November 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Gensyn med vennerne|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/gensyn-med-vennerne-1|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=13 March 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 24 August 2003 he scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–2 win against AaB.{{cite news|title=Vestjyderne sprang til tops i Superligaen|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/vestjyderne-sprang-til-tops-i-superligaen|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=24 August 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen then scored two consecutive goals between 17 September 2003 and 20 September 2003 against Frem and Nordsjælland respectively.{{cite news|title=Kun EfB tog tre point|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/kun-efb-tog-tre-point|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=17 September 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Esbjerg fB måtte nøjes med uafgjort|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/esbjerg-fb-måtte-nøjes-med-uafgjort|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=20 September 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}} This led Manager Pedersen commenting about his performance, saying: "He worked really well and was lightning dangerous with his depth runs. There is no doubt that the place in the midfield in the long run is his, but he also does it excellently as a fullback."{{cite news|title=Bechmann: Jeg vil først have medaljer|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/bechmann-jeg-vil-foerst-have-medaljer|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=10 November 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}} He, once again, scored two consecutive goals between 29 November 2003 and 7 December 2003 against AaB and OB respectively.{{cite news|title=Bechmann holdt Esbjerg fast i toppen|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/bechmann-holdt-esbjerg-fast-i-toppen|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=29 November 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Gave-bod i Esbjerg|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/gave-bod-i-esbjerg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 December 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 21 March 2004 Poulsen scored twice for the side in a 3–3 draw against AGF.{{cite news|title=Plads til begejstring|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/plads-til-begejstring|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=21 March 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Intens afslutning betød 3-3 i Esbjerg|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/intens-afslutning-betoed-3-3-i-esbjerg/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=21 March 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Poulsens perler|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/poulsens-perler|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 March 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}} Two weeks later on 4 April 2004, he provided a hat–trick assists, in a 4–0 win against Nordsjælland.{{cite news|title=Sikker sejr sender Esbjerg på førstepladsen|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/sikker-sejr-sender-esbjerg-på-førstepladsen-2004-4-4|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=4 April 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}} As the 2003–04 season progressed, Poulsen helped Esbjerg fB finish in third place, with the club being involved in a title contender spot.{{cite news|title=Nøglen til Esbjergs succes: Få udskiftninger|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/noeglen-til-esbjergs-succes-faa-udskiftninger|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=27 March 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Blæsten tog magten i Esbjerg|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/blaesten-tog-magten-i-esbjerg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=5 April 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Esbjerg Glemmer Aldrig De Uheldige Helte Fra 2004|url=https://www.tipsbladet.dk/artikel/esbjerg-glemmer-aldrig-de-uheldige-helte-fra-2004|publisher=Tipsbladet|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the season, he went on to make thirty–five appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2003–04|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2003%2F2004|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

At the start of the 2004–05 season, Poulsen played in both legs of the UEFA Intertoto Cup First round against NSÍ Runavík, as Esbjerg fB won 7–1 on aggregate.{{cite news|title=Esbjerg sejrede mod Runavik|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/esbjerg-sejrede-mod-runavik/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=19 June 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Danske storsejre i InterTOTO Cup|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/danske-storsejre-i-intertoto-cup/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=26 June 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}} He later helped the club reach the semi–finals of the tournament, only to lose 6–1 on aggregate against Schalke 04.{{cite news|title=Schalke slog Esbjerg|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/schalke-slog-esbjerg/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=28 July 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Esbjerg chanceløse mod Schalke|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/esbjerg-chanceloese-mod-schalke/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=4 August 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 28 August 2004 Poulsen scored his first goal of the season in a 7–2 win against Herfølge Boldklub.{{cite news|title=Esbjerg legede med Herfølge|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/esbjerg-legede-med-herfoelge|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=29 August 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}} His second goal for Esbjerg fB came on 22 September 2004, in a 4–2 loss against OB.{{cite news|title=OB sænkede Esbjerg|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/ob-saenkede-esbjerg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 September 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}} Since the start of the 2004–05 season, he continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Laudrup frygtede ekstra spilletid|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/laudrup-frygtede-ekstra-spilletid|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 October 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=De unge førte an|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/de-unge-foerte-an|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=10 January 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen later scored three more goals later in the 2004–05 season.{{cite news|title=Esbjerg satte Viborg på plads|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/esbjerg-satte-viborg-paa-plads|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=10 April 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Esbjerg blæste Herfølge omkuld|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/esbjerg-blæste-herfølge-omkuld|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=25 April 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Superligakamp: Esbjerg fB – OB|url=https://superstats.dk/kampe/2697|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|date=29 May 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}} Despite suffering injuries throughout the 2004–05 season, Poulsen went on to make forty appearances and scoring five times in all competitions.{{cite news|title= Jakob Poulsen tvivlsom for EfB|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/jakob-poulsen-tvivlsom-for-efb|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=5 November 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kort nyt fra SAS Ligaen|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kort-nyt-fra-sas-ligaen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 April 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tre Esbjerg-spillere i karantæne|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/tre-esbjerg-spillere-i-karantaene/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=21 March 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2004–05|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2004%2F2005|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

At the start of the 2005–06 season, Poulsen started the season well for Esbjerg fB when he scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–1 loss against FC Midtjylland on 24 July 2005.{{cite news|title=Farlige Frank lynede mod Esbjerg|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/farlige-frank-lynede-mod-esbjerg/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=24 July 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}} Since the start of the 2005–06 season, Poulsen continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Esbjerg udraderede Silkeborg|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/esbjerg-udraderede-silkeborg|publisher=Bt.dk|language=da|date=7 August 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jerry Lucena afgjorde bundopgør|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/jerry-lucena-afgjorde-bundopgoer|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=18 September 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Berglund gav Esbjerg overraskende sejr|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/berglund-gav-esbjerg-overraskende-sejr|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=30 October 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}} He then played in both legs of the UEFA Cup Second round against Tromsø, as the club lost 3–2 on penalties, having played 120 minutes in a 1–1 draw on aggregate.{{cite news|title=Skuffende Esbjerg-nederlag|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/skuffende-esbjerg-nederlag/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=11 August 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Esbjerg tabte efter straffespark|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Esbjerg-tabte-efter-straffespark/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=25 August 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 2 October 2005 Poulsen scored his second goal of the season in a 2–2 draw against AGF.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen skuffet over et point|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-skuffet-over-et-point/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=3 October 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}} He scored two more goals for Esbjerg fB, coming against FC København and SønderjyskE.{{cite news|title=Første nederlag til FCK|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/foerste-nederlag-til-fck|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=5 November 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Afskedssejr til Ove P|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Afskedssejr-til-Ove-P/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=4 December 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}} In the first half of the season, Poulsen went on to make twenty–two appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2005–06|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2005%2F2006|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}} By the time he departed from the club, Poulsen played a total 107 games and scored 19 goals in the Superliga, before leaving Esbjerg fB in January 2006.

=SC Heerenveen=

On 27 January 2006, Esbjerg fB agreed to sell Poulsen to Dutch team SC Heerenveen.{{cite news|trans-title=Jakob Poulsen to Heerenveen|title=Jakob Poulsen til Heerenveen|url=http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/generelle/jakob-poulsen-til-heerenveen|publisher=Tipsbladet|language=da|date=27 January 2006|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192907/http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/generelle/jakob-poulsen-til-heerenveen|url-status=dead}} Later in the same day, the move was confirmed, with the player signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the club.{{cite news|title=Esbjerg-profil tæt på Heerenveen|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Esbjerg-profil-taet-paa-Heerenveen/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=nl|date=27 January 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Esbjerg har solgt Jakob Poulsen|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Esbjerg-har-solgt-Jakob-Poulsen/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=27 January 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}} Upon joining Heerenveen, he was joined by Danish teammates: Hjalte Bo Nørregaard, Bo Storm, Timmi Johansen, and Ken Ilsø.{{cite web|url=http://www.efb.dk/fodbold/nyheder/nyhedsvisning/browse/390/artikel/jakob-poulsennbspudlandet-traekker.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=179&cHash=b51034a8c9|title=Jakob Poulsen: Udlandet trækker|language=da|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315105852/http://www.efb.dk/fodbold/nyheder/nyhedsvisning/browse/390/artikel/jakob-poulsennbspudlandet-traekker.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=179&cHash=b51034a8c9|access-date=26 October 2021|archive-date=15 March 2012}}

However, Poulsen's career at the club suffered a setback when he suffered an ankle injury in late–February.{{cite news|title=Endnu en U/21-landsholdsspiller skadet|url=http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/dansk/endnu-en-u21-landsholdsspiller-skadet|publisher=Tipsbladet|language=da|date=23 February 2006|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110831054848/http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/dansk/endnu-en-u21-landsholdsspiller-skadet|archive-date=31 August 2011|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen ramt af en ankelskade|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/jakob-poulsen-ramt-af-en-ankelskade|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=23 February 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}} But Poulsen recovered and made his debut for Heerenveen, starting the whole game, in a 4–1 loss against PSV Eindhoven on 4 March 2006.{{cite news|title=Uitstekende overwinning voor PSV: 4-1 tegen Heerenveen|url=https://psv.supporters.nl/wedstrijden/verslag/148/PSV-Heerenveen-4-3-2006|publisher=PSV Supporters News|language=nl|date=4 March 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen debuterede i nederlag|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-debuterede-i-nederlag/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=5 March 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}} Since returning from injury, he returned to the side, playing seven more matches in his first half-year with the team, including scoring his first goal for Heerenveen, as the club won 1–0 against FC Twente on 30 April 2006.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen tilbage med sejr|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-tilbage-med-sejr/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=18 March 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Van Hooijdonk bezorgt Feyenoord punt|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/14985/van-hooijdonk-bezorgt-feyenoord-punt/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=7 April 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sluw H'veen klopt Twente in hotsknotsduel|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/sluw-hveen-klopt-twente-in-hotsknotsduel|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=30 April 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the 2005–06 season, Poulsen went on to make fourteen appearances in all competitions.

At the start of the 2006–07 season, Poulsen found himself as a backup to right back Gianni Zuiverloon.{{cite news|title=Most p å æ b nken|url=http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/generelle/mest-pamp229-bamp230nken|publisher=Tipsbladet|language=da|date=30 October 2006|access-date=19 January 2013}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen i venteposition|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/jakob-poulsen-i-venteposition|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=3 October 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Poulsen: OB er gruppens svageste hold|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/poulsen-ob-er-gruppens-svageste-hold|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=1 November 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}} This was due to that he did not like coach Gertjan Verbeek's motivational skills.{{cite news|trans-title=The trainer is still not my cup of tea|title=Træneren er stadig ikke min kop te|url=http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/generelle/quottramp230neren-er-stadig-ikke-min-kop-tequot|publisher=Tipsbladet|language=da|date=4 December 2006|access-date=19 January 2013}} As a result, Poulsen found himself placed on the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=PSV presser Ajax i Æresdivisionen|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/PSV-presser-Ajax-i-Aeresdivisionen/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=nl|date=15 October 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Poulsen og Helveg på vej til OB|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/poulsen-og-helveg-paa-vej-til-ob/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=16 November 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Fire danskere bænket i Holland|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Fire-danskere-baenket-i-Holland/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=29 November 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}} Along the way, he also find himself with injury concerns.{{cite news|title=Poulsen twijfelgeval bij Heerenveen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/50744/poulsen-twijfelgeval-bij-heerenveen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 November 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Verbeek twijfelt over Hanssen en Poulsen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/57239/verbeek-twijfelt-over-hanssen-en-poulsen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=1 February 2007|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Personele problemen bij Heerenveen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/59529/personele-problemen-bij-heerenveen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=24 February 2007|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen was used as right midfielder in the spring 2007 but he could not establish himself in the starting line-up, mostly featuring in Heerenveen games as a substitute.{{cite news|trans-title=Poulsen is not sitting and waiting Olsen calls|title=Poulsen sidder ikke og venter på Olsens opkald|url=http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/generelle/poulsen-sidder-ikke-og-venter-paa-olsens-opkald|publisher=Tipsbladet|language=da|date=7 March 2007|access-date=19 January 2013}} Poulsen played in both legs of the newly born Eredivisie play-offs against Ajax, as the club lost 4–1 on aggregate.{{cite news|title=Ajax verliest eerste playoff duel: 1-0|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/13797/Ajax-verliest-eerste-playoff-duel-1-0|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=9 May 2007|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sterk Ajax verslaat Heerenveen met 4-0|url=https://ajax.supporters.nl/nieuws/artikel/13835/Sterk-Ajax-verslaat-Heerenveen-met-4-0|publisher=Ajax Supporters News|language=nl|date=13 May 2007|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the 2006–07 season, he went on to make twenty–seven appearances in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2007–08 season, Poulsen faced uncertainties over his future at Heerenveen, due to lack of first team opportunities.{{cite news|title=Poulsen vil ikke hjem til Danmark|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Poulsen-vil-ikke-hjem-til-Danmark/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=12 May 2007|access-date=11 December 2020}} He found his playing time at the club, mostly coming from the substitute bench in the first half of the season.{{cite news|title=Bak-debut i danskermøde|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Bak-debut-i-danskermoede/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=18 August 2007|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Brasilianer gik amok i målrus|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/brasilianer-gik-amok-i-målrus|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=7 October 2007|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen tager ansvar for bænkplads|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-tager-ansvar-for-baenkplads/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=13 December 2007|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 2 December 2007 Poulsen scored his first goal for Heerenveen, in a 1–0 win against NEC Nijmegen.{{cite news|title=NEC krijgt de kansen, Heerenveen pakt de zege|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/nec-krijgt-de-kansen-heerenveen-pakt-de-zege|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=2 December 2007|access-date=11 December 2020}} Two weeks later on 15 December 2007, he set up two goals for the club, in a 5–1 win against NAC Breda.{{cite news|title=SC Heerenveen vernedert NAC in Breda|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/sc-heerenveen-vernedert-nac-in-breda|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=15 September 2007|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen then scored two goals in two matches between 19 January 2008 and 23 January 2008 against AZ Alkmaar and VVV-Venlo respectively.{{cite news|title=Oppermachtig Heerenveen speelt AZ compleet zoek|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/oppermachtig-heerenveen-speelt-az-compleet-zoek|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=19 January 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Heerenveen ook tegen VVV zeer productief|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/heerenveen-ook-tegen-vvv-zeer-productief|publisher=Voetbal International|language=nl|date=23 January 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}} A week later on 2 February 2008, he set up two goals for Heerenveen, in a 7–0 win against Vitesse.{{cite news|title=Poulsen efter 7-0: Vi kan slå alle hold|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Poulsen-efter-7-0-Vi-kan-slaa-alle-hold/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=2 February 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}} In the second half of the season, Poulsen established himself in the team, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|trans-title=Vestjysk friserinstinkt deep in the countryside|title=Vestjysk friserinstinkt langt ude på landet|url=http://tipsbladet.dk/artikel/dansk/vestjysk-friserinstinkt-langt-ude-paa-landet?page=0%2C1|publisher=Tipsbladet|language=da|date=22 February 2008|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192818/http://tipsbladet.dk/artikel/dansk/vestjysk-friserinstinkt-langt-ude-paa-landet?page=0,1|archive-date=29 October 2013|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Danske spillere om den ny Prica: Han er god|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/danske-spillere-om-den-ny-prica-han-er-god|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 January 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Poulsen en Drost inzetbaar bij Heerenveen|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/88750/poulsen-en-drost-inzetbaar-bij-heerenveen/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=23 February 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}} Despite being sidelined on two more occasions later in the 2007–08 season, he went on to make thirty–five appearances and scoring three times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Heerenveen zonder Poulsen naar Almelo|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/87877/heerenveen-zonder-poulsen-naar-almelo/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=11 February 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Poulsen en Prager onzeker voor duel met Roda JC|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/90916/poulsen-en-prager-onzeker-voor-duel-met-roda-jc/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=19 March 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ziekenboeg Heerenveen stroomt langzaam leeg|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/92696/ziekenboeg-heerenveen-stroomt-langzaam-leeg/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=9 April 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}

Ahead of the 2008–09 season, under the new management of Trond Sollied, Poulsen was expected to leave Heerenveen after Sollied would not include him in more games, leading him to leave the club.{{cite news|title=Sollied schrijft Prager, Poulsen en Johnson af|url=https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/101973/sollied-schrijft-prager-poulsen-en-johnson-af/|publisher=FC Update|language=nl|date=13 August 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 13 August 2008 he agreed to move back to Denmark by joining AGF.{{cite news|title=AGF præsenterer Poulsen i morgen|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/AGF-praesenterer-Poulsen-i-morgen/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=13 August 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=AGF præsenterer ny spiller|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/agf-præsenterer-ny-spiller-2008-8-1|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=13 August 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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On 14 August 2008 Poulsen joined AGF on a four-year contract, where he rejoined his former coach Ove Pedersen, and looked to restart his career by receiving more regular playing time.{{cite news|title=Ove P. henter gammel elev|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/ove-p-henter-gammel-elev-2008-8-14(2)|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=14 August 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}} Upon joining the club, Poulsen was presented and couldn't wait to play for the team.{{cite web|url=https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2008/3-kvartal/jakob-poulsen-vi-faar-lagt-et-fantastisk-tryk/|title=Jakob Poulsen: - Vi Får Lagt Et Fantastisk Tryk|publisher=Aarhus Gymnastikforening|language=da|date=14 August 2008|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207213958/https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2008/3-kvartal/jakob-poulsen-vi-faar-lagt-et-fantastisk-tryk/|archive-date=7 December 2020|url-status=live}}

He made his debut for AGF Aarhus, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 win against Brøndby on 17 August 2008.{{cite news|title=Debut til Nando Og Poulsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/debut-til-nando-og-poulsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 August 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=AGF's angribere sænkede Brøndby|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/agf-s-angribere-sænkede-brøndby|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=17 August 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}} Since joining the club, Poulsen established himself in the starting eleven, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=BSN: Poulsen købt til at præstere|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/BSN-Poulsen-koebt-til-at-praestere/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=12 October 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Se karakterer fra AGF - FCM|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/se-karakterer-fra-agf-fcm|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=2 November 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ove P. henter AGF'er|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/ove-p.-henter-agfer|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=19 January 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Power Ranking - Uge 12|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/power-ranking-uge-12|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=18 March 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Det går over al forventning|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/det-gaar-over-al-forventning|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=12 July 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 13 September 2008 he scored his first goal for AGF Aarhus, in a 2–0 win against AaB.{{cite news|title=Dårlig generalprøve for AaBs mestre|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/daarlig-generalproeve-for-aabs-mestre|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=13 September 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Karakterer fra AGF - AAB|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/karakterer-fra-agf-aab|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=14 September 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}} His goal against AaB was later earned an award for September's of the month in a TV 2 Sport poll.{{cite web|url=https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2008/4-kvartal/haeder-til-poulsen/|title=HÆDER TIL POULSEN|publisher=Aarhus Gymnastikforening|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207222418/https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2008/4-kvartal/haeder-til-poulsen/|archive-date=7 December 2020|url-status=live}} On 1 December 2008 Poulsen scored his second goal for the club in a 2–1 win against Odense BK.{{cite news|title=AGF snød OB i sidste minut|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/agf-snoed-ob-i-sidste-minut|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 December 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}} By April, he began to play an important role for AGF by setting up two goals in two matches between 19 April 2009 and 22 April 2009 against Copenhagen and SønderjyskE.{{cite news|title=AGF åbner guldkampen igen|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/agf-aabner-guldkampen-igen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=19 April 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Graulund-comeback gav AGF-sejr|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/graulund-comeback-gav-agf-sejr|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 April 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} This was followed up by four goals in the next four matches, coming against Nordsjælland, Odense BK, AaB and Esbjerg.{{cite news|title=Tredje AGF-sejr på stribe|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/tredje-agf-sejr-paa-stribe|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=26 April 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=OB holdt målfest mod AGF|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/ob-holdt-maalfest-mod-agf|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=4 May 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Caca ku' da han sku'|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/caca-ku-da-han-sku|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=11 May 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ny hjemmebanetriumf til AGF|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/ny-hjemmebanetriumf-til-agf|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=14 May 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} His contributions and performance in the club's first team was praised by new Manager Erik Rasmussen.{{cite news|title=Erik R.: Den vej, drenge!|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/erik-r.-den-vej-drenge|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=26 April 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=PERFEKT|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/perfekt|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=14 May 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Blær i AGF efter Brøndby-sejr|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/blaer-i-agf-efter-broendby-sejr|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 May 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the 2008–09 season, as AGF finished the 2008–09 Danish Superliga season in sixth place, Poulsen went on to make thirty–one appearances and scoring six times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2008–09|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2008%2F2009|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}} For his performance, he was included in the team of the fall season by both TV 2 Sport and TV 3.{{cite news|title=Skader værre end nederlag for AGF-træner|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/skader-vaerre-end-nederlag-for-agf-traener|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=31 August 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2008/4-kvartal/haeder-til-agf'ere/|title=HÆDER TIL AGF'ERE|publisher=Aarhus Gymnastikforening|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207222443/https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2008/4-kvartal/haeder-til-agf%27ere/|archive-date=7 December 2020|url-status=live}} Poulsen was also named 2009 Danish Superliga Player of the Year.{{cite news|title=Nominerede Årets SAS Liga-spiller|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/nominerede-aarets-sas-liga-spiller|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=6 October 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|url=http://www.spillerforeningen.dk/viewpage.jsp?id=276|title=Tidligere kårede – Årets Profiler igennem tiderne|publisher=spillerforeningen.dk|language=da|access-date=19 January 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721210552/http://www.spillerforeningen.dk/viewpage.jsp?id=276|archive-date=21 July 2012}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2009/4-kvartal/jakob-poulsen-kaaret-til-aarets-profil-i-sas-ligaen/|title=JAKOB POULSEN KÅRET TIL ÅRETS PROFIL I SAS LIGAEN|publisher=Aarhus Gymnastikforening|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207213313/https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2009/4-kvartal/jakob-poulsen-kaaret-til-aarets-profil-i-sas-ligaen/|archive-date=7 December 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2009/4-kvartal/jakob-poulsen-aarets-sas-liga-spiller/|title=JAKOB POULSEN ÅRETS SAS LIGA-SPILLER|publisher=Aarhus Gymnastikforening|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207213514/https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2009/4-kvartal/jakob-poulsen-aarets-sas-liga-spiller/|archive-date=7 December 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen er årets profil i SAS-ligaen|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/jakob-poulsen-er-årets-profil-i-sas-ligaen-2009-12-6|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=6 December 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}

Ahead of the 2009–10 season, Poulsen was linked a move away from AGF, with clubs from Europe wanted to sign him.{{cite news|title=Avis: Interesse for Jakob Poulsen|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Avis-Interesse-for-Jakob-Poulsen/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=9 June 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tysk interesse for Jakob Poulsen|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Tysk-interesse-for-Jakob-Poulsen/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=14 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} But he ended up staying at the club, having stated his intention to do so.{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Jeg bliver i AGF|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Jeg-bliver-i-AGF/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=8 June 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen skal ingen steder|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/jakob-poulsen-skal-ingen-steder|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen: Jeg bliver i AGF|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/jakob-poulsen-jeg-bliver-i-agf|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=29 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the start of the 2009–10 season, Poulsen continued to regain his first team place, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Graulund: - Jeg vil starte inde|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/graulund-jeg-vil-starte-inde|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 July 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen: Truppen er meget stærk|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-Truppen-er-meget-staerk/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=3 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kent: AGF bliver ikke mestre|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/kent-agf-bliver-ikke-mestre|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=11 September 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} In early–August, he was involved in alteration with teammate Nando Rafael during training and this was quickly solved by Manager Rasmussen.{{cite news|title=Erik R. måtte stoppe AGF-skænderi|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Erik-R-maatte-stoppe-AGF-skaenderi/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=2 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} Shortly after, Poulsen scored two goals in two matches between 3 August 2009 and 9 August 2009 against Odense BK and Køge respectively.{{cite news|title=AGF forsvarede førstepladsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/agf-forsvarede-foerstepladsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=3 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Matchvinder fik selvtillid|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/matchvinder-fik-selvtillid|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=9 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} This was followed up by setting up two goals in the next two matches.{{cite news|title=Tal og karakterer fra FCK - AGF|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/tal-og-karakterer-fra-fck-agf|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=AGF kæmpede sig til et point i Århus|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/agf-k%C3%A6mpede-sig-til-et-point-i-%C3%A5rhus-2009-8-22|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=22 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} A month later on 28 September 2009, he scored his third goal of the season, as well as, setting up one of AGF's goals, in a 3–2 loss against Esbjerg.{{cite news|title=Esbjerg til tops - slog AGF|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/esbjerg-til-tops-slog-agf|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 September 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} The first half of the season saw Poulsen being named the SAS league's Best Eleven in the first half of the season.{{cite news|title=Efterårets hold i SAS Ligaen|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/efteraarets-hold-i-sas-ligaen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=8 December 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} In the January transfer window, he continued to be linked a move away from the club.{{cite news|title=AGF-formand beholder stjerner|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/agf-formand-beholder-stjerner|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=25 September 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FC Köln overvejer at købe Jakob Poulsen|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fc-koln-overvejer-at-købe-jakob-poulsen-2009-12-8|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=8 December 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=AGF sælger ud|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/agf-saelger-ud|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=9 December 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sådan skal AGF reddes|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/saadan-skal-agf-reddes|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 January 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} A transfer offer from Serie A side Lazio was accepted by AGF in January 2010, but Poulsen rejected the offer in order not to put his 2010 FIFA World Cup participation in jeopardy.{{cite news|title=AGF forhandler med Lazio|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/agf-forhandler-med-lazio|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=26 January 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Poulsen: Venter på udspil|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/poulsen-venter-paa-udspil|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=25 January 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ængstelig AGF-træner|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/aengstelig-agf-traener|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=26 January 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|trans-title=Jakob Poulsen says no to Lazio|title=Jakob Poulsen siger nej til Lazio|url=http://tipsbladet.dk/nyhed/sas-liga/jakob-poulsen-siger-nej-til-lazio|publisher=Tipsbladet|language=da|date=29 January 2010|access-date=19 January 2013}}
{{cite news|title=BSN: Jeg havde ikke afvist Lazio|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/BSN-Jeg-havde-ikke-afvist-Lazio/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=31 January 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} By February, however, he suffered ankle injury while on international duty and was sidelined for a month.{{cite news|title=Martin Jørgensen er klar til AGF-debut|url=https://www.bt.dk/oevrig-sport/martin-joergensen-er-klar-til-agf-debut|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 February 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Graulund frygter karrierestop|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/graulund-frygter-karrierestop|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=9 March 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tryllerik savner Jakob Poulsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/tryllerik-savner-jakob-poulsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 March 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 18 April 2010 Poulsen returned to the first team, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute in a 1–0 loss against Brøndby.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsens comeback trækker ud|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/jakob-poulsens-comeback-trækker-ud-2010-4-13|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=13 April 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=VM-chok afblæst: Poulsen tilbage|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/vm-chok-afblaest-poulsen-tilbage|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=18 April 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sejr til Brøndby sender AGF mod afgrunden|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/sejr-til-brøndby-sender-agf-mod-afgrunden-2010-4-18|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=18 April 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} Two weeks later on 1 May 2010, he scored his fourth goal of the season, as well as, setting up the club's fourth goal of the game, in a 4–1 win against Silkeborg.{{cite news|title=Pressede AGF får nyt liv med 4-1-sejr|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/pressede-agf-f%C3%A5r-nyt-liv-med-4-1-sejr-2010-5-1|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=1 May 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} Having started the season well, AGF were later relegated to the Danish 1st Division.{{cite news|title=Erik R. skuffet over sig selv|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/erik-r.-skuffet-over-sig-selv|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=25 November 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=10 grunde til at AGF rykker ned|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/10-grunde-til-at-agf-rykker-ned|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=26 April 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Nedrykning kan koste karrieren|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/agf/article4259818.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=27 April 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Pressede AGF får nyt liv med 4-1-sejr|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/pressede-agf-f%C3%A5r-nyt-liv-med-4-1-sejr-2010-5-1|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=1 May 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the 2009–10 season, Poulsen went on to make twenty–five appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2009–10|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2009%2F2010|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

Following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2010, Poulsen's performance in the tournament attracted interests, from European clubs, such, Wigan Athletic, 1. FC Köln, Brøndby, Randers and even his former club, Esbjerg fB, were reportedly interested in Poulsen's services.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen: FC jagt Dänen-Rakete|trans-title=FC chases Danes rocket|url=http://www.express.de/fc-koeln/jakob-poulsen-fc-jagt-daenen-rakete,3192,1128350.html|publisher=Express.de|language=de|date=8 December 2009|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192717/http://www.express.de/fc-koeln/jakob-poulsen-fc-jagt-daenen-rakete,3192,1128350.html|archive-date=29 October 2013|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Latics like look of Poulsen|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/6235469|publisher=Sky Sports|date=28 June 2010|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116021810/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/6235469|archive-date=16 January 2016|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Esbjerg drømmer om Jakob Poulsen|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Esbjerg-droemmer-om-Jakob-Poulsen/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=2 August 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen til Brøndby?|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/jakob-poulsen-til-broendby|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=13 August 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Randers FC lun på Jakob Poulsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/randers-fc-lun-paa-jakob-poulsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=12 July 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} Also interested were Serie A side Lazio.{{cite news|title=Sagde nej til storklub: 14 dage senere fortrød dansk Superliga-stjerne|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/sagde-nej-til-storklub-14-dage-senere-fortroed-dansk-superliga-stjerne/6699570|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=8 June 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} Amid the transfer speculation, he made his only appearance for AGF of the season, coming on against Vejle on 8 August 2010 and missed the last minutes penalty, in a 0–0 draw.{{cite news|title=AGF brændte straffe i overtiden|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/agf-braendte-straffe-i-overtiden|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=8 August 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 15 August 2010, AGF accepted a bid for Poulsen from an undisclosed club.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen er tæt på ny klub|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/jakob-poulsen-er-taet-paa-ny-klub|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 August 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}

=FC Midtjylland (first stint)=

On 17 August 2010 Poulsen joined Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland.{{cite news|title=Officielt: Jakob Poulsen til FCM|url=http://www.bold.dk/nyt/Officielt-Jakob-Poulsen-til-FCM|publisher=AGF Homepage|language=da|date=17 August 2010|access-date=19 January 2013}}<>{{cite web|url=https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2010/august/agf-saelger-jakob-poulsen-til-fcm/|title=AGF Sælger Jakob Poulsen TIL FCM|publisher=Aarhus Gymnastikforening|language=da|date=17 August 2010|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207213112/https://www.agf.dk/klubben/nyhedsarkiv/2010/august/agf-saelger-jakob-poulsen-til-fcm/|archive-date=7 December 2020|url-status=live}} Upon joining the club, he hoped the move to FC Midtjylland would help him earn more international call–up for the national team.{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Håber AGF rykker op|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Haaber-AGF-rykker-op/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=17 August 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}

However, Poulsen suffered a serious ankle injury that saw him sidelined for two months.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen er ude i 10 uger|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-er-ude-i-10-uger/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=17 August 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Går fremad hver eneste dag|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Gaar-fremad-hver-eneste-dag/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=30 September 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ikke syvmileskridt for Jakob P.|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Ikke-syvmileskridt-for-Jakob-P/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=20 October 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} He was then featured in the club's reserve team on 17 November 2010 against AaB, playing 70 minutes, as they lost 2–1.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen debuterede for FCM|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/jakob-poulsen-debuterede-for-fcm|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 November 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Poulsen fik smertefri FCM-debut|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Poulsen-fik-smertefri-FCM-debut/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=16 November 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} Five days later on 22 November 2010, Poulsen made his debut for FC Midtjylland, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute, in a 3–2 loss against OB.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen i truppen mod OB|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-i-truppen-mod-OB/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=22 November 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 6 March 2011 he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 win over Copenhagen.{{cite news|title=FC Midtjylland knuste FCK's stime|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fc-midtjylland-knuste-fck-s-stime-2011-3-6(4)|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=6 March 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} Following this, Poulsen received a handful of first team football for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=Ekspert: Brøndby vinder ikke sølv|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/ekspert-broendby-vinder-ikke-soelv|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 March 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Top og flop: To BIFere på flophold|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/top-og-flop-to-bifere-paa-flophold|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 March 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen vil tilbage på landsholdet|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-vil-tilbage-paa-landsholdet/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=8 March 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Ligeglad havde det ikke været EfB|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Ligeglad-havde-det-ikke-vaeret-EfB/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=24 April 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Så kolde er de: Olsens bænkevarmere|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/saa-kolde-er-de-olsens-baenkevarmere|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=31 May 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen helped FC Midtjylland reach the Danish Cup Final after he scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Esbjerg following a 3–3 draw on aggregate in both legs.{{cite news|title=Succes i pokalen: Jesper Lange sender Esbjerg på finalekurs|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/succes-i-pokalen-jesper-lange-sender-esbjerg-på-finalekurs|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=28 April 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob P. vil have pokalen med hjem|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-vil-have-pokalen-med-hjem/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=6 May 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM i pokalfinalen efter drama mod Esbjerg|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fcm-i-pokalfinalen-efter-drama-mod-esbjerg-2011-5-5(3)|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=5 May 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen then started in the Danish Cup Final against FC Nordsjælland, as the club lost 3–2.{{cite news|title=Ny pokaltriumf for FC Nordsjælland|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/ny-pokaltriumf-for-fc-nordsjælland-2011-5-22(5)|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=22 May 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 25 May 2011 he scored his second goal for FC Midtjylland in a 2–2 draw against Randers.{{cite news|title=Randers fightede sig tilbage mod FCM|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/randers-fightede-sig-tilbage-mod-fcm|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=25 May 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the 2010–11 season, Poulsen went on to make twenty appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2010–11|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2010%2F2011|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

In the opening game of the 2011–12 season, Poulsen scored his first goal of the season for FC Midtjylland, in a 2–1 loss against Silkeborg.{{cite news|title=Dyr udvisning i Herning|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/article4089218.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=17 July 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Silkeborg snød ti FCM'ere|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/silkeborg-snoed-ti-fcmere|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 July 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} After missing one match due to ankle injury he sustained while on international duty, Poulsen returned to the starting line–up against Nordsjælland, as the club won 2–1 on 21 August 2011.{{cite news|title=FCM kæmper for at få Jakob P. klar til FCK|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/FCM-kaemper-for-at-faa-Jakob-P-klar-til-FCK/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=8 August 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=To profiler tilbage for FCM|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/To-profiler-tilbage-for-FCM/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=21 August 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Midtjysk hollænder slog til mod sløje FCN|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/midtjysk-hollænder-slog-til-mod-sløje-fcn-2011-8-21%283%29|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=21 August 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} This was followed up by scoring his second goal of the season, in a 2–1 win against Brøndby.{{cite news|title=FCM jubler trods halvdårlig dag|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-jubler-trods-halvdaarlig-dag|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 August 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} Since the start of the 2011–12 season, he continued to establish himself, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=FCM opponent fears Poulsen and Nigerians|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fcm-modstander-frygter-poulsen-og-nigerianere|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=27 July 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Topkarakterer for at stoppe Rommedahl|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/topkarakterer-for-at-stoppe-rommedahl|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=19 September 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Pissegodt fired|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Pissegodt-sparket/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=26 September 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Poulsen forsvarer: Alle snyder jo i fodbold|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/poulsen-forsvarer-alle-snyder-jo-i-fodbold|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 October 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Poulsen i EM-form|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/poulsen-i-em-form|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 April 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen later scored two more goals by the end of 2011, scoring against Odense BK and Brøndby.{{cite news|title=FCM ydmyger modløse OB|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-ydmyger-modloese-ob|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=25 September 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM straffede Brøndby|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-straffede-broendby|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=16 October 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} Along the way, he captained for FC Midtjylland in a number of matches.{{cite news|title=Muren fra Midtjylland jubler over 0-0|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/muren-fra-midtjylland-jubler-over-0-0|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=4 December 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCK smed guldet på heden|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/article4032004.ece|publisher=Ekstrbladet|language=da|date=20 May 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM: FCN spiller pissegod fodbold|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/article4031722.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=23 May 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} However, Poulsen suffered a groin injury that saw him miss two matches.{{cite news|title=Skadet Jakob P: Super irriterende|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Skadet-Jakob-P-Super-irriterende/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=3 March 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen misser endnu en kamp|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-misser-endnu-en-kamp/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=9 March 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Fuld træning snart|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Fuld-traening-snart/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=13 March 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 18 March 2012 he returned to the starting line–up as captain against Copenhagen, as the club drew 0–0.{{cite news|title=CV: Ikke godt nok|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/cv-ikke-godt-nok|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=18 March 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen then scored two consecutive goals in two matches between 8 April 2012 and 14 April 2012 against FC Nordsjælland and Odense BK respectively.{{cite news|title=FCM og FCN ødelagde det for hinanden|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fcm-og-fcn-%C3%B8delagde-det-for-hinanden|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=8 April 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kæmpekrise: Rødt chok for OB|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/article4038809.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 April 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} His seventh goal of the season came on 7 May 2012, in a 1–1 draw against SønderjyskE.{{cite news|title=SønderjyskE og FCM delte i livlig kamp|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/soenderjyske-og-fcm-delte-i-livlig-kamp|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 May 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} He later helped FC Midtjylland finish third place in the league.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen: Bronze stadig muligt|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/jakob-poulsen-bronze-stadig-muligt|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=12 May 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Olsen sparker bronzen til Midtjylland|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/lyngby/article4031603.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=23 May 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Her er årets hold i Superligaen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_nordsjaelland/article4031076.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=24 May 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the 2011–12 season, Poulsen went on to make thirty–five appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2011–12|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2011%2F2012|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

=Monaco=

Following the conclusion of the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament, it was announced on 23 June 2012 that Poulsen had joined Ligue 2 side AS Monaco for around 10 million Danish kroner (£900,000), becoming Claudio Ranieri's second signing for the club.{{cite news|title=Monaco sign Poulsen|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1113124/monaco-sign-denmark-international-jakob-poulsen?cc=5739|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=23 June 2012|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131027201335/http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1113124/monaco-sign-denmark-international-jakob-poulsen|archive-date=27 October 2013|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen til Monaco|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/jakob-poulsen-til-monaco|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 June 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Officielt: Jakob P. til Monaco|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Officielt-Jakob-P-til-Monaco/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=22 June 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} He previously stated his desire to play abroad once again and FC Midtjylland desire to sell him.{{cite news|title=Poulsen: Drømmer om Bundesliga|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/poulsen-droemmer-om-bundesliga|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=11 February 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jeg er en helt anden Jakob|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/jeg-er-en-helt-anden-jakob|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=12 October 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM: Vi sælger Jakob Poulsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-vi-saelger-jakob-poulsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=14 June 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} However, Manager Morten Olsen warned the player on joining AS Monaco, due to the club playing in Ligue 2 at the time.{{cite news|title=Jakob P.: Olsen advarede mod Monaco|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/jakob-p.-olsen-advarede-mod-monaco|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 June 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}

In the opening game of the season, he made his AS Monaco debut in a 4–0 win over Tours, after coming on as a substitute, just ten minutes from full-time {{cite news|title=Monaco frappe fort d'entrée|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Monaco-frappe-fort-d-entree/302278|publisher=L’Equipe|language=fr|date=30 July 2012|access-date=8 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801205108/https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Monaco-frappe-fort-d-entree/302278|archive-date=1 August 2012|url-status=dead}} On 28 August 2012 Poulsen scored his first goal for the club in the second round of Coupe de la Ligue against Niort, which turned out to be a winning goal.{{cite web|url=http://www.lfp.fr/coupeLigue/feuille_match/76824|title=Feuille De Match Chamois Niortais - As Monaco FC|publisher=Ligue de Football Professionnel|language=fr|date=28 August 2012|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828025909/http://www.lfp.fr/coupeLigue/feuille_match/76824|archive-date=28 August 2012|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Le Derby Pour Auxerre|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/coupe-de-la-ligue/actualites/le-derby-pour-auxerre-581156|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=29 August 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} Since joining AS Monaco, he found himself in and out of the starting eleven as part of Claudio Ranieri's rotational system.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen: Prinsen kræver oprykning|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/jakob-poulsen-prinsen-kraever-oprykning|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 January 2013|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Evian N'est Pas D'attaque|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/evian-tg/actualite/evian-n-est-pas-d-attaque-580214|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=24 August 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Barbosa : "La Saison Dernière Ne Nous a Pas Fait Que Du Bien"|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/evian-tg/actualite/barbosa-la-saison-derniere-ne-nous-a-pas-fait-que-du-bien-584592|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=15 September 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Lazio-nej spillede ind|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Lazio-nej-spillede-ind/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=6 September 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Monaco-Poulsen: Intet pres ude fra|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Monaco-Poulsen-Intet-pres-ude-fra/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=11 October 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} However in the second half of the season, new signings led Poulsen to lose his place in the club's first team and was demoted to the reserve team for the remainder of the season.{{cite news|title=Jakob P. på andetholdet efter Ranieri-snak|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-paa-andetholdet-efter-Ranieri-snak/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=25 February 2013|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen: Vil kigge på alt|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-Vil-kigge-paa-alt/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=11 May 2013|access-date=11 December 2020}} Despite this, his contributions at AS Monaco resulted in the club's promotion back to Ligue 1 after two-year absence.{{cite news|title=Monaco promoted to Ligue 1 after late winner|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/monaco-promoted-ligue-1-after-late-winner|publisher=FourFourTwo|date=11 May 2013|access-date=11 November 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Monaco, Chronique D'un Retour Annoncé|url=http://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-2/actualites/monaco-chronique-d-un-retour-annonce-631489|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=11 May 2013|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the 2012–13 season, he went on to make twenty appearances and scoring in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2013–14 season, Poulsen was keen to play alongside new signing Radamel Falcao and was expected to stay at AS Monaco to fight for his first team place.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen kæmper i Monaco: Vil spille med Falcao|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/jakob-poulsen-kaemper-i-monaco-vil-spille-med-falcao|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=19 June 2013|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob P. tror på Monaco-chance|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-tror-paa-Monaco-chance/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=4 June 2013|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Efter møde: Jakob P. bliver i Monaco|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Efter-moede-Jakob-P-bliver-i-Monaco/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=13 July 2013|access-date=11 December 2020}} However, he lost his first team place and continued to be sidelined throughout the half of the season.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen savner FCM|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-savner-FCM/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=17 August 2013|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Avis: Investorer vil hente Jakob P. til FCM|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Avis-Investorer-vil-hente-Jakob-P-til-FCM/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=9 December 2013|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen åben for Superligaen|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-aaben-for-Superligaen/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=10 December 2013|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen's only appearances for the club came on 30 October 2013 against Stade Reims, as AS Monaco lost 1–0 in the third round of the Coupe de la Ligue.{{cite news|title=Jakob P. glad for spilletid på førsteholdet|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-glad-for-spilletid-paa-foersteholdet/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=30 October 2013|access-date=11 December 2020}} In the January transfer window, he was told by the club that he can leave AS Monaco but only for the right price.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen savner bejlere|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-savner-bejlere/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=12 January 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}

=FC Midtjylland (second stint)=

It was reported on 20 January 2014 that Poulsen agreed to return to Denmark by re–signing for his former team Midtjylland.{{cite news|title=FC Midtjylland endnu ikke enig med Jakob Poulsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fc-midtjylland-endnu-ikke-enig-med-jakob-poulsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=20 January 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Monaco: Jakob Poulsen vender hjem til FC Midtjylland|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/monaco-jakob-poulsen-vender-hjem-til-fc-midtjylland|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=20 January 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}} The move was confirmed on 24 January 2014 with the player re-joining the club on a four–year contract, keeping him until 2018.{{cite news|title=FCM Holding A/S meddelelse nr. 222: FCM henter Jakob Poulsen tilbage|url=http://fcm.dk/presse/fcm-holding-meddelelse-nr-222-fcm-henter-jakob-poulsen-tilbage|publisher=Midtjylland Homepage|language=da|date=24 January 2014|access-date=23 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228233242/http://fcm.dk/presse/fcm-holding-meddelelse-nr-222-fcm-henter-jakob-poulsen-tilbage|archive-date=28 February 2014|url-status=dead}}

He made his second debut for the club against Odense BK on 22 February 2014, starting the whole game, losing 2–1.{{cite news|title=Hjemvendt FCM-stjerne: Ku' ikke være værre|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/ob/article4657797.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=22 February 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}} This was followed up by scoring his first goal for FC Midtjylland in two years, in a 5–1 win against Copenhagen.{{cite news|title=Ydmygelsen total! 1-5 og rødt kort|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_koebenhavn/article4733296.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=2 March 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}} Since joining the club, Poulsen quickly established himself in the starting line–up, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Duncan og topholdet ordnede bundproppen - med besvær!|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/duncan-og-topholdet-ordnede-bundproppen-med-besvaer|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=10 March 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Glen Riddersholm har drømmeduo klar|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/glen-riddersholm-har-droemmeduo-klar|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 March 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sejr i 'hadets kamp' sender FCM tilbage i guldkampen|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/sejr-i-hadets-kamp-sender-fcm-tilbage-i-guldkampen|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=21 April 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}} He then captained FC Midtjylland for the first time in two years, in a 2–0 loss against Odense BK on 12 April 2014.{{cite news|title=Ulveguldet kørt væk af Falk|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/article4691735.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=12 April 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen: Det er ydmygende|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/article4691686.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=12 April 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}} A month later on 4 May 2014, Poulsen scored his second goal for the club, in a 3–1 win against Vestsjælland.{{cite news|title=FCM tilbage på førstepladsen efter sejr: Ulve på guldkurs igen|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fcm-tilbage-paa-foerstepladsen-efter-sejr-ulve-paa-guldkurs-igen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=4 May 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the 2013–14 season, he went on to make fifteen appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2013–14|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2013%2F2014|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

At the start of the 2014–15 season, Poulsen continued to establish himself in the first team, playing in the midfield position and his contributions to FC Midtjylland saw the club go on a winning start, resulting in them becoming title contenders.{{cite news|title=TV: 100 måls-jubilæum i vanvittig FCM-sejr|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/article4951736.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=4 August 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-computerens valg: Derfor droppede de Lasse Nielsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-computerens-valg-derfor-droppede-de-lasse-nielsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=27 September 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Smadrede Hobro: Riddersholm ser styrken vokse i FC Midtjylland|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/smadrede-hobro-riddersholm-ser-styrken-vokse-i-fc-midtjylland|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=4 October 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Inden topkampen i Parken: Da bonderøvene bankede byboerne|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/inden-topkampen-i-parken-da-bonderoevene-bankede-byboerne|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 December 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Nyrige FCM er blevet en storklub: Fra minus til muskler|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/nyrige-fcm-er-blevet-en-storklub-fra-minus-til-muskler|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=4 February 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} Along the way, he captained a number of matches for FC Midtjylland in the absence of Kristian Bach Bak.{{cite news|title=FCM-træner: Vi taber til os selv|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-traener-vi-taber-til-os-selv|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=21 September 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kan blive FCMs dyreste salg: Topklubber i kø for at købe Sisto|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/kan-blive-fcms-dyreste-salg-topklubber-i-koe-for-at-koebe-sisto|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=4 November 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Hungrer efter Superliga-guld: Vil være større end VM|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/hungrer-efter-superliga-guld-vil-vaere-stoerre-end-vm/5439844|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=13 February 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Riddersholm erkender uskønt spil: Behøver ikke være smukt altid|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/riddersholm-erkender-uskoent-spil-behoever-ikke-vaere-smukt-altid|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=13 March 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-kaptajn efter dødbolds-kollaps: Vi fik smagt vores egen medicin|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-kaptajn-efter-doedbolds-kollaps-vi-fik-smagt-vores-egen-medicin|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=10 May 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen also began to contribute a number of assists throughout the 2014–15 season; including three consecutive separate times.{{cite news|title=FCM nedkæmpede slatne Sønderjyske|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fcm-nedkaempede-slatne-soenderjyske|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=10 August 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ny FCK-blamage i Parken|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_koebenhavn/article4968172.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=15 August 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM henter snæver sejr over Vestsjælland|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-henter-snaever-sejr-over-vestsjaelland|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 September 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 3 October 2014 he scored his first goal of the season, as well as setting up two goals, in a 5–1 win against Hobro.{{cite news|title=Duncan med hattrick - FCM prygler Hobro|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/duncan-med-hattrick-fcm-prygler-hobro|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=3 October 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen then set up five goals in three matches between 23 February 2015 and 8 March 2015; two of them were double against Odense BK and Esbjerg respectively.{{cite news|title=TV: Guldfavoritter holdt kursen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/tv-guldfavoritter-holdt-kursen/5455323|publisher=Ekstrablader|language=da|date=23 February 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Rødt kort i dramatisk remis mellem Brøndby og FC Midtjylland|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/roedt-kort-i-dramatisk-remis-mellem-broendby-og-fc-midtjylland|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 March 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Duncan-show giver chefen panderynker|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/duncan-show-giver-chefen-panderynker/5472956|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=8 March 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} This was followed up by scoring his second goal of the season, in a 2–1 win against Randers.{{cite news|title=FCM-anfører jubler over effektiviteten på dødbolde|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-anfoerer-jubler-over-effektiviteten-paa-doedbolde|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=13 March 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM stjal sejren i Randers|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fcm-stjal-sejren-i-randers/5480713|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=13 March 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen then scored twice for the club, in a 2–1 win against AaB on 12 April 2015.{{cite news|title=FCM buldrer mod guldet: Tager overtidssejr i Aalborg|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-buldrer-mod-guldet-tager-overtidssejr-i-aalborg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=12 April 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} He later helped FC Midtjylland win the league after drawing 0–0 draw against Vestsjælland on 21 May 2015.{{cite news|title=FCM tager suveræn titel efter trist kamp i Slagelse|url=https://politiken.dk/sport/fodbold/superligaen/art5577112/FCM-tager-suver%C3%A6n-titel-efter-trist-kamp-i-Slagelse|publisher=Politiken|language=da|date=21 May 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Guldet er hjemme: FC Midtjylland er danske mestre|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/guldet-er-hjemme-fc-midtjylland-er-danske-mestre/5574279|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=21 May 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vejen til CL: FC Midtjylland risikerer at trække dansk fodbolds skræk|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/vejen-til-cl-fc-midtjylland-risikerer-at-traekke-dansk-fodbolds-skraek/5574905|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=22 May 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} Despite missing two matches due to injury during the 2014–15 season, Poulsen went on to make thirty–three appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Spilforslag: Topholdet kværner videre|url=https://www.bt.dk/betting/spilforslag-topholdet-kvaerner-videre|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=31 October 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Costaricansk VM-spiller starter i Superliga-brag|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/costaricansk-vm-spiller-starter-i-superliga-brag|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=23 November 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2014–15|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2014%2F2015|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

At the start of the 2015–16 season, Poulsen continued to establish himself in the starting eleven, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Uskarp Bille kostede mod mestrene|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/uskarp-bille-kostede-mod-mestrene/5698389|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=23 August 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FC Midtjylland sled Legia ned|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fc-midtjylland-sled-legia-ned|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 September 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=BT vurderer topholdene: Guldbarometret i Superligaen|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/bt-vurderer-topholdene-guldbarometret-i-superligaen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=9 November 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ny FCM-angriber får chancen mod Manchester United|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/ny-fcm-angriber-faar-chancen-mod-manchester-united|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 February 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Styrkeprøve før guld-duel: Hvem er stærkest - FCM eller FCK?|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/styrkeproeve-foer-guld-duel-hvem-er-staerkest-fcm-eller-fck|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=3 March 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}} He was involved in the FC Midtjylland's matches in the UEFA Champions League's qualifying round; assisting a goal in both legs against Lincoln Red Imps and APOEL (and also scored his first goal of the season), who they eliminated in the third round.{{cite news|title=Slut: FCM henter pligtsejr mod miniputter|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/championsleague/slut-fcm-henter-pligtsejr-mod-miniputter/5647222|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 July 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FC Midtjylland vinder 2-0 og er klar til Apoel i CL|url=https://folketidende.dk/Sport/FC-Midtjylland-vinder-2-0-og-er-klar-til-Apoel-i-CL/artikel/308460|publisher=Folketidende|language=da|date=21 July 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Cypridiotisk: FCM på vej ud af Champions League|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/cypridiotisk-fcm-paa-vej-ud-af-champions-league|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 July 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM fik verdens mest ligegyldige sejr|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/championsleague/fcm-fik-verdens-mest-ligegyldige-sejr/5672981|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=4 August 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen helped FC Midtjylland qualify for the UEFA Europa League Group Stage after helping the club beat Southampton 2–1 on aggregate.{{cite news|title=Drømmen lever: FCM-sensation mod PL-stjerner|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/europaleague/droemmen-lever-fcm-sensation-mod-pl-stjerner/5694924|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=20 August 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM's mandfolk reddede dansk fodbolds ære|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/janjensen/fcms-mandfolk-reddede-dansk-fodbolds-aere/5704764|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=27 August 2015|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-date=10 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210173327/https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/janjensen/fcms-mandfolk-reddede-dansk-fodbolds-aere/5704764|url-status=dead}} On 25 October 2015 he scored his first goal of the season in a 2–1 loss against Brøndby.{{cite news|title=TV: Elmander sender Brøndby ind i topstriden|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/tv-elmander-sender-broendby-ind-i-topstriden/5795835|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=25 October 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} Two weeks later on 8 November 2015, Poulsen scored his second goal of the season, as well as, setting up one of the club's goals, in a 5–1 win against Esbjerg.{{cite news|title=Endelig en sejr: FCM kvaser Esbjergs 10 spillere|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/endelig-en-sejr-fcm-kvaser-esbjergs-10-spillere|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=8 November 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} In a continuous absence of Kristian Bach Bak, he captained FC Midtjylland throughout the 2015–16 season.{{cite news|title=FCM-træner: Sistos landskamp i fare|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-traener-sistos-landskamp-i-fare|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=30 August 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-direktør om hektisk deadline-dag: Vi har overhovedet ikke været desperate!|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fcm-direktoer-om-hektisk-deadline-dag-vi-har-overhovedet-ikke-vaeret-desperate|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=4 February 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-stopper: Vi svigtede André Rømer|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fcm-stopper-vi-svigtede-andre-roemer|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=26 February 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-anfører: FCK ser meget stærke ud|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fcm-anfoerer-fck-ser-meget-staerke-ud|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 March 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Midtjylland-kaptajn inden storkamp: Sølv vil være fint|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/midtjylland-kaptajn-inden-storkamp-soelv-vil-vaere-fint/6062238|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=30 April 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen later scored four more goals later in the 2015–16 season, including a brace against FC Copenhagen on 1 May 2016.{{cite news|title=Tophold delte i chance-orgie: Denne scoring vil blive diskuteret|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/tophold-delte-i-chance-orgie-denne-scoring-vil-blive-diskuteret/5973395|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=29 February 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Årets målfest i Parken: Otte mål i topkampen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/aarets-maalfest-i-parken-otte-maal-i-topkampen/6063938|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 May 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Midtjylland sender Hobro i 1. division|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/midtjylland-sender-hobro-i-1-division/6078079|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 May 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}} However, the club failed to defend the league title after they ended up finishing third place in the league.{{cite news|title=Mestrene dukkede SønderjyskE i dramatisk sølvduel|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/mestrene-dukkede-soenderjyske-i-dramatisk-soelvduel/6082626|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 May 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-lejr tror på sølvmedaljer efter heldig sejr|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/fcm-lejr-tror-paa-soelvmedaljer-efter-heldig-sejr/6092657|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=22 May 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FC Midtjylland uddelte stor p-bøde|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/fc-midtjylland-uddelte-stor-p-boede/6103020|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=29 May 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}} Despite being absent on three occasions during the 2015–16 season, he went on to make forty–six appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Få overblikket over torsdagens sportsnyheder|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/faa-overblikket-over-torsdagens-sportsnyheder|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 September 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Ny FCM-angriber får chancen mod Manchester United|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/ny-fcm-angriber-faar-chancen-mod-manchester-united|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=18 February 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2015–16|url=http://www.superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2015/2016|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

Ahead of the 2016–17 season, Poulsen was appointed as FC Midtjylland's captain permanently following the retirement of Kristian Bach Bak.{{cite news|title=Munter respekt for den afgående anfører|url=https://www.herningfolkeblad.dk/artikel/afcf5f0f-94b2-45aa-bcdc-33e0367fdb93/|publisher=Herning Folkeblad|language=da|date=29 May 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}} He helped the club make a good start in the UEFA Europa League Qualifying Round Matches against FK Sūduva and FC Vaduz.{{cite news|title=FCM-profil om Europa League: Vi skal vise vi er bedre end dem|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fcm-profil-om-europa-league-vi-skal-vise-vi-er-bedre-end-dem|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 June 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FC Midtjylland-triumf med panderynker|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/fc-midtjylland-triumf-med-panderynker/6179504|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 July 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Barnemad: Magiske Sisto flænser miniputter i EL-kval|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/europaleague/barnemad-magiske-sisto-flaenser-miniputter-i-el-kval/6189879|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 July 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}} However in the second leg against Vaduz, Poulsen was sent–off in the 45th minute after a collision with an opponent, in a 2–2 draw, resulting in FC Midtylland going through.{{cite news|title=Salgsvarme Sisto skinnede igen: FCM sneg sig EL-videre med rødt kort i bagagen|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/salgsvarme-sisto-skinnede-igen-fcm-sneg-sig-el-videre-med-roedt-kort-i-bagagen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=21 July 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}} As a result, he served a two match suspension in the UEFA Europa League.{{cite news|title=FCM-spiller: Vi skal fokusere på os selv mod Videoton|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fcm-spiller-vi-skal-fokusere-paa-os-selv-mod-videoton|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 July 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Av, FCM! Anfører straffet hårdt i Europa League|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/av-fcm-anfoerer-straffet-haardt-i-europa-league/6214114|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=30 July 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=God nyhed for FCM: Anfører får mindsket straf|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/god-nyhed-for-fcm-anfoerer-faar-mindsket-straf/6225697|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=5 August 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen made a good start in the first five league matches when he contributed a brace assists against Silkeborg on 31 July 2016 and scored four times, including a brace against Brøndby.{{cite news|title=FCN faldt helt sammen i 2. halvleg: FCM gik fra 0-0 til 4-0!|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fcn-faldt-helt-sammen-i-2.-halvleg-fcm-gik-fra-0-0-til-4-0|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 July 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Hollandsk stjerne hyggede sig til FCM-fest|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/hollandsk-stjerne-hyggede-sig-til-fcm-fest/6215407|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=31 July 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vanvittigt målshow - Brøndby smed sejren i Herning|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/vanvittigt-maalshow-broendby-smed-sejren-i-herning/6227639|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 August 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCK virker ustoppelige: Moser FCM i topkamp|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fck-virker-ustoppelige-moser-fcm-i-topkamp|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=13 August 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}} Throughout the 2016–17 season, he continued remain involved in the first team and helped the club maintain their top position in the league.{{cite news|title=Pusic i kæmpe opgør med FCM-kaptajn|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/pusic-i-kaempe-opgoer-med-fcm-kaptajn/6286050|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=9 September 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Stjal anførerens straffespark: Her er hans forsvar|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/stjal-anfoererens-straffespark-her-er-hans-forsvar/6286128|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=10 September 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM jagter stadig guld|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/fcm-jagter-stadig-guld/6372311|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=28 October 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen later scored three more goals later in the season, coming against Esbjerg fB, Lyngby and Brøndby.{{cite news|title=FCM forværrer Esbjerg-krise: Udstiller bundhold efter pausen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/fcm-forvaerrer-esbjerg-krise-udstiller-bundhold-efter-pausen/6365329|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=24 October 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Frisparksperle reddede FCM i bronzedyst|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/frisparksperle-reddede-fcm-i-bronzedyst/6558685|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=3 March 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vild afgørelse i overtiden: Her sender han Brøndby i pokalfinalen!|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/vild-afgoerelse-i-overtiden-her-sender-han-broendby-i-pokalfinalen/6643234|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=4 May 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} He later helped FC Midtylland beat Randers 3–0 on 1 June 2017 to help the club qualify for UEFA Europa League next season.{{cite news|title=FC Midtjylland tæskede Randers: Men van der Vaart jublede ikke med holdkammeraterne|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/fc-midtjylland-taeskede-randers-men-van-der-vaart-jublede-ikke-med|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 June 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the 2016–17 season, Poulsen went on to make forty–five appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2016–17|url=https://www.superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2016%2F2017|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

At the start of the 2017–18 season, Poulsen made a good start for FC Midtylland when he scored his first goal of the season, as well as, setting up of the club's goals, in a 6–1 win against Derry City.{{cite news|title=Seks-stjernet Europa-opvisning af FC Midtjylland|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/europaleague/seks-stjernet-europa-opvisning-af-fc-midtjylland/6727602|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=29 June 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} In the return leg, he set up one of the goals, as FC Midtylland beat Derry City 4–1 to advance to the next round.{{cite news|title=FCM videre efter Onuachu-målfest|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/europaleague/fcm-videre-efter-onuachu-maalfest/6735739|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=6 July 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen followed up by scoring a hat–trick against Ferencvárosi and set up one of the club's goals, as FC Midtylland won 4–2.{{cite news|title=Hattrick og kæmpe comeback af FCM|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/europaleague/hattrick-og-kaempe-comeback-af-fcm/6743540|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=13 July 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} In the return leg, he, once again, set up one of the goals for FC Midtylland, as the club won 3–1 to advance to the next round.{{cite news|title=Perfekt dansk aften! FCM holdt legestue|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/europaleague/perfekt-dansk-aften-fcm-holdt-legestue/6750724|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=20 July 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen then scored three consecutive goals in three matches between 17 September 2017 and 1 October 2017 against Hobro, AGF and AaB.{{cite news|title=FCM knuste sensationshold|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fcm-knuste-sensationshold/6828926|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=17 September 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=AGF blev ydmyget i Aarhus: Se FCM-målshowet her|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/agf/agf-blev-ydmyget-i-aarhus-se-fcm-maalshowet-her/6841576|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=25 September 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kongekasse i jysk brag: FCM smadrede AaB|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/kongekasse-i-jysk-brag-fcm-smadrede-aab/6850112|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 October 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} It was announced on 3 November 2017 that he signed a contract extension with FC Midtylland, keeping him until 2019.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen forlænger til 2019|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/jakob-poulsen-forlaenger-til-2019/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=3 November 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen provided a hat–trick assist against AGF on 27 November 2017, as the club won 4–0.{{cite news|title=Vildt assist-show: En mand nedlagde AGF i målfest|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/vildt-assist-show-en-mand-nedlagde-agf-i-maalfest/6934686|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=27 November 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} This was followed up by scoring his eighth goal of the season, in a 3–1 win against Odense BK.{{cite news|title=Forrygende frisparksperle sendte FCM på sejrskurs|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/forrygende-frisparksperle-sendte-fcm-paa-sejrskurs/6944923|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=4 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen, once again, provided a double assist against Silkeborg on 5 March 2018, as FC Midtylland won 2–1.{{cite news|title=Guldjagten fortsætter: Tre mål i Silkeborg|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/silkeborg_if/guldjagten-fortsaetter-tre-maal-i-silkeborg/7066407|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=5 March 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}} This was followed up by scoring his ninth goal of the season, in a 1–1 win against Nordsjælland.{{cite news|title=Kæmpe brøler i topkamp: Nu forklarer han, hvad der skete|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/kaempe-broeler-i-topkamp-nu-forklarer-han-hvad-der-skete/7074697|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 March 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}} Throughout the 2017–18 season, he continued remain involved in the first team and helped the club maintain their top position in the league.{{cite news|title=Kaptajn Poulsen: En fremragende time|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/europaleague/kaptajn-poulsen-en-fremragende-time/6783287|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=17 August 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tøffe: Her er holdet, der kan vippe FCK af tronen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/toeffe-her-er-holdet-der-kan-vippe-fck-af-tronen/6881087|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=24 October 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kæmpetalent slår fast: FC Midtjylland kan blive mester|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/vildt-assist-show-en-mand-nedlagde-agf-i-maalfest/6934686|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=27 November 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Dommen over Superligaen: De var bedst og værst i efteråret|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/dommen-over-superligaen-de-var-bedst-og-vaerst-i-efteraaret/6955767|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=12 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen also began to contribute a number of assists throughout the 2017–18 season with a total of 28 times.{{cite news|title=Superligaens tophold nedlagt i vildt målorgie|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/superligaens-tophold-nedlagt-i-vildt-maalorgie/6777074|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=13 August 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Årets indkøb slår til: Kæmpe målfest i topkampen!|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/aarets-indkoeb-slaar-til-kaempe-maalfest-i-topkampen/6878101|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=20 October 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tøffe om guldkampen: Muskelmænd knækker nakken på Brøndby|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/stigtoefting/toeffe-om-guldkampen-muskelmaend-knaekker-nakken-paa-broendby/6939286|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=3 December 2017|access-date=11 December 2020}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
{{cite news|title=Kæmpe koks i ny FCK-nedtur: Sendt til tælling i Herning!|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/kaempe-koks-i-ny-fck-nedtur-sendt-til-taelling-i-herning/7046253|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=18 February 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Hvem er stærkest før guldbraget? Se dommen her|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/hvem-er-staerkest-foer-guldbraget-se-dommen-her/7059171|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 March 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}} He later scored three more goals later in the 2017–18 season, coming against Nordsjælland and AaB (twice in two separate matches).{{cite news|title=Jagtede Brøndby i top-drama: Sand frisparksperle og rødt kort|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/jagtede-broendby-i-top-drama-sand-frisparksperle-og-roedt-kort/7117636|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=15 April 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM taber vigtigt skridt i guld-duellen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/aab/fcm-taber-vigtigt-skridt-i-guld-duellen/7127158|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=22 April 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Efter magtdemonstration: Guld-drømmen lever på Heden!|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/efter-magtdemonstration-guld-droemmen-lever-paa-heden/7136055|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=29 April 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}} In the last game of the season, Poulsen, under his leadership, helped FC Midtylland win the league for the second time in his career after beating AC Horsens 1–0.{{cite news|title=FCM-anfører: Presset er nok størst på Brøndby|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fcm-anfoerer-presset-er-nok-stoerst-paa-broendby|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 April 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-anfører indrømmer: Det bliver sindssygt svært|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/fcm-anfoerer-indroemmer-det-bliver-sindssygt-svaert/7159543|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=17 May 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FC Midtjylland med nerver af stål: DM-guldet havner i Herning|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/fc-midtjylland-med-nerver-af-staal-dm-guldet-havner-i-herning|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=21 May 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM holder Brøndby væk og tager DM-guldet|url=https://www.berlingske.dk/sport/fcm-holder-broendby-vaek-og-tager-dm-guldet|publisher=Berlingske|language=da|date=21 May 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the 2017–18 season, he went on to make forty–seven appearances and scoring twelve times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2017–18|url=https://www.superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2017%2F2018|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}} For his performance, Poulsen was named on the Superligaen Team of the Year by newspaper B.T..{{cite news|title=Brøndby og FCM dominerer: Her er Årets Hold i Superligaen|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/broendby-og-fcm-dominerer-her-er-aarets-hold-i-superligaen|publisher=B.T.|date=20 May 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}

At the start of the 2018–19 season, Poulsen continued remain involved in the first team and helped FC Midtylland maintain their top position in the league.{{cite news|title=Første brændte straffespark nogensinde koster dyrt for mestrene|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/agf/foerste-braendte-straffespark-nogensinde-koster-dyrt-for-mestrene/7234623|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 July 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vildt comeback: FCM rejste sig efter håbløs halvleg|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/europaleague/vildt-comeback-fcm-rejste-sig-efter-haabloes-halvleg/7278093|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=23 August 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Brøndby stikker til FC Midtjylland: - Hvor ved klubben det fra?|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/broendby-stikker-til-fc-midtjylland-hvor-ved-klubben-det-fra/7286873|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=31 August 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM indkalder til pressemøde: - Det er ikke verdens undergang|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/fcm-indkalder-til-pressemoede-det-er-ikke-verdens-undergang/7346927|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=10 October 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Stig Tøfting om FCK: 'Det vil være helt uacceptabelt'|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/stig-toefting-om-fck-det-vil-vaere-helt-uacceptabelt/7507690|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=10 February 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 28 July 2018 he scored his first goal of the season, as well as setting up one of the club's goals, in a 3–1 win against Esbjerg fB.{{cite news|title=FCM slår Esbjerg hjemme i mestrenes første sæsonsejr|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fcm-slår-esbjerg-hjemme-i-mestrenes-første-sæsonsejr-2018-7-28(6)|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=28 July 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}} This was followed up by setting up a brace against Vejle and scoring his second goal of the season, in a 3–0 win against AC Horsens.{{cite news|title=Guld-klasse efter pausen: Uventet helt i ny Superliga-fest|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/vejle_boldklub/guld-klasse-efter-pausen-uventet-helt-i-ny-superliga-fest/7255122|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=4 August 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Nem sejr til mestrene: Kontroversiel kendelse hjalp FC Midtjylland|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/nem-sejr-til-mestrene-kontroversiel-kendelse-hjalp-fc-midtjylland|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=12 August 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen later added three more goals by the end of the year, scoring against FC Copenhagen, Vejle and Odense BK.{{cite news|title=Overvældende FC Midtjylland - FCK blev mesterhakket|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/article7309415.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=16 September 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vild ydmygelse: FC Midtjylland rundbarberede Vejle|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/vild-ydmygelse-fc-midtjylland-rundbarberede-vejle|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=11 November 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Midtjylland viste klassen: Overmatchede formstærke OB|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/midtjylland-viste-klassen-overmatchede-formstaerke-ob|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 December 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Poulsen satte vild rekord! FCM-anfører har lyst til mere|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/poulsen-satte-vild-rekord-fcm-anfoerer-har-lyst-til-mere|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 December 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}} With his contract at FC Midtylland expiring at the end of the 2018–19 season, he signed a contract extension with the club on 7 February 2019.{{cite news|title=Tvivl om FCM-stjernes fremtid: - Spiller ikke for mine blå øjne|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/tvivl-om-fcm-stjernes-fremtid-spiller-ikke-for-mine-blaa-oejne/7430078|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 December 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Mestrene forlænger med kaptajnen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/mestrene-forlaenger-med-kaptajnen/7506739|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 February 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen helped FC Midtylland reach the final of the Danish Cup by setting one of the club's goals to beat Odense BK 4–0 on 3 April 2019.{{cite news|title=FCM-anfører om pokalhistorik: Det var en anden tid|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fcm-anfører-om-pokalhistorik-det-var-en-anden-tid|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=3 April 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}} This was followed up by scoring two goals in the next two matches against Esbjerg and Odense BK.{{cite news|title=EfB-træner med mange muligheder i offensiven: John Lammers i uvant dilemma|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/efb-træner-med-mange-muligheder-i-offensiven-john-lammers-i-uvant-dilemma|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=4 April 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM smider igen point i overtiden mod Esbjerg|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fcm-smider-igen-point-i-overtiden-mod-esbjerg|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=7 April 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM holder liv i guldhåbet med sejr over OB|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fcm-holder-liv-i-guldhåbet-med-sejr-over-ob|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=14 April 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}} However, FC Midtylland failed to defend the league title after surrendering their lead to FC Copenhagen, as he helped the club finish second place in the league.{{cite news|title=FCM-anfører: Guldchancerne er ikke blevet bedre|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fcm-anfører-guldchancerne-er-ikke-blevet-bedre|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=7 April 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-anfører tror på guld: FCK er ikke uovervindelige|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fcm-anfører-tror-på-guld-fck-er-ikke-uovervindelige|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=14 April 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-træner efter nederlag: Vi gjorde hvad vi kunne|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fcm-tr%C3%A6ner-efter-nederlag-vi-gjorde-hvad-vi-kunne|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=25 May 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}} In the final of the Danish Cup against Brøndby, Poulsen started the whole 120 minutes game, resulting in the penalty–shootout after a 1–1 draw, and scored the first penalty kick, as FC Midtylland won the tournament following a 4–3 win in the penalty–shootout.{{cite news|title=FCM-profiler før pokalfinale: Vi er favoritter|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fcm-profiler-f%C3%B8r-pokalfinale-vi-er-favoritter|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=12 May 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-anfører: Pokalguld er forskellen på middel og god sæson|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fcm-anfører-pokalguld-er-forskellen-på-middel-og-god-sæson|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=17 May 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM vinder pokalfinale i straffedrama mod Brøndby|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/fc-midtjylland-vinder-pokalfinale-i-straffedrama|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=17 May 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}} At the end of the 2018–19 season, he went on to make forty–five appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen – Statistik for Superligen 2018–19|url=https://www.superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1164&aar=2018%2F2019|publisher=Superstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=11 December 2020}}

However at the start of the 2019–20 season, Poulsen found his first team opportunities at FC Midtylland limited following the new management of Kenneth Andersen and Brian Priske.{{cite news|title=Stig Tøfting: De lukker ikke hullet til FCK|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/stigtoefting/stig-toefting-de-lukker-ikke-hullet-til-fck/7709758|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 July 2019|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-date=15 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715113835/https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/stigtoefting/stig-toefting-de-lukker-ikke-hullet-til-fck/7709758|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Frustreret FCM-anfører: - Jeg er overrasket|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/frustreret-fcm-anfoerer-jeg-er-overrasket/7721593|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=21 July 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tøffe om rutineret anfører: 'Hjerneblødning'|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/toeffe-om-rutineret-anfoerer-hjernebloedning/7737569|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=6 August 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}} His only appearance for the club this season came on 21 July 2019 against Nordsjælland, coming on in the 72nd minute, in a 2–1 win.{{cite news|title=Udfasning i gang: - Overrasket over kort snor|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/udfasning-i-gang-overrasket-over-kort-snor/7722063|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=23 July 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}} As a result, he wanted to leave FC Midtjylland to pursue first team football.{{cite news|title=Superliga-chok for topklub: Anføreren vil væk nu|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/superliga-chok-for-topklub-anfoereren-vil-vaek-nu/7746232|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 August 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Træner taler ud: Derfor vrager vi FCM-profil|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/traener-taler-ud-derfor-vrager-vi-fcm-profil/7746643|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 August 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen stopper i FCM - det gør fodboldfansene vilde|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/jakob-poulsen-stopper-i-fcm-det-gor-fodboldfansene-vilde|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=12 August 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}} It was announced on 31 August 2019 that Poulsen had left the club, ending his five years association with FC Midtjylland.{{cite news|title=Forlader FCM: Anfører klar for ny klub|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/forlader-fcm-anfoerer-klar-for-ny-klub/7771412|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=31 August 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}} By the time he left the club, Poulsen made 286 appearances and scoring 48 times in two separate spells at FC Midtjylland.{{cite web|url=https://www.fcm.dk/nyheder/superliga/en-sand-og-sympatisk-legende-forlader-fc-midtjylland|title=En Sand Og Sympatisk Legende Forlader FC Midtjylland|publisher= fcm.dk|language=da|date=31 August 2019|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901000823/https://www.fcm.dk/nyheder/superliga/en-sand-og-sympatisk-legende-forlader-fc-midtjylland|archive-date=1 September 2019|url-status=live}}

=Melbourne Victory=

On 2 September 2019, Australian club Melbourne Victory announced signing Poulsen on a one-year contract.{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/victory-sign-veteran-danish-midfielder-20190902-p52myo.html|title=Victory sign veteran Danish midfielder|first=Michael|last=Lynch|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=2 September 2019}}

He made his debut for the club in the Melbourne Derby against Melbourne City on 12 October 2019, starting a match and played 86 minutes before being substituted, in an eventual 0–0 draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/report-victory-0-0-city|title=Report: Melbourne Victory 0-0 Melbourne City|publisher=Melbourne Victory FC|date=12 October 2019|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209175251/https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/report-victory-0-0-city|archive-date=9 December 2020|url-status=live}} Since joining Melbourne Victory, Poulsen found himself in a first team in a number of matches, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Late signings, injuries a factor in Victory's stuttering start|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/late-signings-injuries-a-factor-in-victory-s-stuttering-start-20191019-p5327e.html|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=19 October 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Toivonen confident he and Kruse can provide the key to derby joy|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/toivonen-confident-he-and-kruse-can-provide-the-key-to-derby-joy-20191217-p53kp1.html|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=17 December 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Rojas ready to rumble for Victory in 'finals' game against Jets|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/rojas-ready-to-rumble-for-victory-in-finals-game-against-jets-20200221-p5431w.html|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=21 February 2020|access-date=11 December 2020}} However, his performance in a number of matches received criticism from the Australian media.{{cite news|title=Poulsen pledges Victory improvement|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/poulsen-pledges-victory-improvement-20191015-p530yn.html|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=15 October 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=A-League review: Jakob Poulsen has a shocker, Graham Arnold's Clone Wars|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/australian-a-league/story/3969547/a-league-review-jakob-poulsen-has-a-shockergraham-arnolds-clone-wars|publisher=ESPN|date=21 October 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title= Kurz will face pressure to cull Victory midfielders if rut runs on|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/kurz-will-face-pressure-to-cull-victory-midfielders-if-rut-continues-20191119-p53c3d.html|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date=19 November 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Glory clash is Victory's chance to save season, says Broxham|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/glory-clash-is-victory-s-chance-to-save-season-says-broxham-20191127-p53eq5.html|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=27 November 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=No confidence, falling crowds, poor results: Victory in world of pain|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/no-confidence-falling-crowds-poor-results-victory-in-world-of-pain-20191215-p53k44.html|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=15 December 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}} Despite this, Poulsen then contributed two assists for the club, first coming against Western United on 8 December 2019 and then against Central Coast Mariners on 12 January 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/report-western-united-3-1-victory|title=Report: Western United 3-1 Melbourne Victory|publisher=Melbourne Victory FC|date=8 December 2019|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226170357/https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/report-western-united-3-1-victory|archive-date=26 December 2019|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/Report-Mariners-3-2-Victory|title=Report: Central Coast Mariners 3-2 Melbourne Victory|publisher=Melbourne Victory FC|date=12 January 2020|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128221605/https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/Report-Mariners-3-2-Victory|archive-date=28 January 2020|url-status=live}} This lasted until the 2019–20 season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite news|title=Victory boss digs in for survival, confident A-League will come through|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/victory-boss-digs-in-for-survival-confident-a-league-will-come-through-20200408-p54i8p.html|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=8 April 2020|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=A-League season suspended due to coronavirus pandemic, joins AFL, NRL in closing doors|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-24/a-league-season-suspended-due-to-coronavirus/12084038|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Company|date=24 March 2020|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Flere danskere ramt af liga-lukning|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/flere-danskere-ramt-af-liga-lukning/8062503|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=24 March 2020|access-date=11 December 2020}} By the time the season was suspended, Poulsen made seventeen appearances in all competitions.

Having been told by the club that he can leave earlier this year, Poulsen left Melbourne Victory with his contract expecting to expire at the end of the 2019–20 season.{{cite news|title=Kurz banned for Reds return|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/kurz-banned-for-reds-return-20200113-p53r50.html|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=13 January 2020|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite web|title=Poulsen calls time on playing career|url=https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/poulsen-calls-time-playing-career|website=Melbourne Victory FC|date=6 May 2020|access-date=6 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200508021357/https://www.melbournevictory.com.au/news/poulsen-calls-time-playing-career|archive-date=8 May 2020|url-status=live}} Around the same time, he announced his retirement from professional football and returned to Denmark to be with his family, having previously intended to do so.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen indstiller karriere efter australsk eventyr|url=https://sn.dk/Sport/Jakob-Poulsen-indstiller-karriere-efter-australsk-eventyr/artikel/930586|publisher=SN.dk|language=da|date=3 April 2020|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Tidligere landsholdsspiller vender hjem til sommer|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/tidligere-landsholdsspiller-vender-hjem-til-sommer|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=20 March 2020|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen indstiller karrieren før tid|url=https://sport.tv2.dk/fodbold/2020-05-26-jakob-poulsen-indstiller-karrieren-for-tid|publisher=Sport TV 2|language=da|date=26 May 2020|access-date=11 December 2020}}

International career

=Youth and Denmark League XI=

Having represented five times for Denmark U19 (in which Poulsen made his debut in September 2000) and seven times for the Denmark U20 (in which he made his debut in July 2002), Poulsen was called up to the Denmark U21 for the first time in November 2003.{{cite news|title=U21-landstræner roser Esbjergs talentudvikling|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/article4782530.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 November 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=EfB tyvstarter sæsonen i hallen|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/efb-tyvstarter-sæsonen-i-hallen|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=9 January 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=EfB'ere på hed stroppetur|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/efb-ere-på-hed-stroppetur|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=20 January 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Bechmann i hopla|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/bechmann-i-hopla|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=11 February 2004|access-date=11 December 2020}} He made his national side U21 debut, coming on as a substitute to replace right back Allan Olesen, in a 0–0 draw against Italy U21 on 19 November 2003.{{cite news|title=Danmark tabte 0–0|url=http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=2359|publisher=DBU|language=da|date=19 November 2003|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616070057/http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=2359|archive-date=16 June 2011|url-status=dead}}

For the next three years, playing for Denmark U21, Poulsen played in different positions for the team.{{cite news|title=Debut til Simon Braemer|url=http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=32924|publisher=DBU|language=da|date=1 June 2005|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616070155/http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=3292|archive-date=16 June 2011|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Uafgjort i andet opgor I panama|url=http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=28834|publisher=DBU|language=da|date=23 January 2005|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616070223/http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=2883|archive-date=16 June 2011|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Curth og 'Duncan' i front|url=http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=41656|publisher=DBU|language=da|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616070309/http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=4165|archive-date=16 June 2011|url-status=dead}} He then played a total 16 games for the under-21s until January 2006, scoring one goal in the 2006 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification.{{cite web|url=https://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=32924|title=Debut Til Simon Braemer|publisher=DBU|language=da|date=1 June 2005|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616070155/https://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=32924|archive-date=16 June 2011|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=U21 sikret play off|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article3188422.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=6 September 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=18-årig overraskende udtaget til U/21-EM|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/18-aarig-overraskende-udtaget-til-U21-EM/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=9 May 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=U21 udtaget til russisk Play-off|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article3058453.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 November 2005|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Curth skal støtte Duncan|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Curth-skal-stoette-Duncan/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=19 January 2006|access-date=11 December 2020}} In May 2006, Poulsen was included in the Denmark U21 squad for the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, but did not play any games at the tournament, as the U21 side were eliminated in the group stage.{{cite news|title=U/21-landsholdets EM-trup udtaget|url=http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=232601|publisher=DBU|language=da|date=9 May 2006|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616070415/http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=232601|archive-date=16 June 2011|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/match/83593--italy-vs-denmark/|title=Italy comeback deflates Denmark|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=24 May 2006|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126135437/http://www.uefa.com/under21/season=2006/matches/round=1912/match=83593/index.html|archive-date=26 January 2018|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/match/83596--denmark-vs-netherlands/|title=Kahlenberg earns Denmark a point|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=26 May 2006|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123190707/http://www.uefa.com/under21/season=2006/matches/round=1912/match=83596/index.html|archive-date=23 January 2018|url-status=live}}

After strong performances for AGF, Poulsen was called up by national team coach Morten Olsen for the Denmark League XI national football team in January 2009, becoming the first player to be called up from the club in twelve years.{{cite news|title=AGF'er vil vise sit værd|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/agfer-vil-vise-sit-vaerd|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=19 December 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Stokholm tilbage på Ligalandsholdet|url=http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=250360|publisher=DBU|language=da|date=19 December 2008|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222023252/http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=250360|archive-date=22 December 2008|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Første AGFer på ligalandsholdet i 12 år|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Foerste-AGFer-paa-ligalandsholdet-i-12-aar/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=5 December 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}} He impressed in January 2009, and Olsen saw him as a competitor with Lars Jacobsen and Kasper Bøgelund for the right back position, while Poulsen maintained he saw himself as a right midfielder."Olsens nye fund", B.T., 26 January 2009, p.10{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Klager ikke over backen|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Klager-ikke-over-backen/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=22 January 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=AGF'er: Min første pokal|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/AGFer-Min-foerste-pokal/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=23 January 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Poulsen vil gerne være landsholdsback|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Poulsen-vil-gerne-vaere-landsholdsback/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=26 January 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=AGFer på uvant plads|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/agfer-paa-uvant-plad|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=20 January 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen was also a part of the League XI in January 2010.{{cite news|title=Jesper Grønkjær på Ligalandsholdet|trans-title=Jesper Gronkjaer the League national team|url=http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=252474|publisher=DBU|language=da|date=19 December 2008|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616070443/http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=252474|archive-date=16 June 2011|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Ligalandsholdet vinder Kings Cup|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4183942.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=23 January 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=VM-status efter Thailand|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/vm-status-efter-thailand|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 January 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}

=Senior career=

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In February 2009, Poulsen was called up for the Denmark national team for the first time in his career.{{cite news|title=Simon Kjær på landsholdet|trans-title=Simon Kjaer national team|url=http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=250574|publisher=DBU|language=da|date=3 February 2009|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205074913/http://dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=250574|archive-date=5 February 2009|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Kjær og Jakob P. foran landsholdsdebut|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Kjaer-og-Jakob-P-foran-landsholdsdebut/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=4 February 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} He made his senior international debut in a friendly match against Greece, coming on as a substitute for Lars Jacobsen, as the national side drew 1–1 on 11 February 2009.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen: Lars J. den bedste back|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-Lars-J-den-bedste-back/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=11 February 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Står måske lidt halvskævt|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Staar-maaske-lidt-halvskaevt/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=12 February 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Trist uafgjort i Athen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4290274.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 February 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Debutant vil leve op til rosende ord|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/debutant-vil-leve-op-til-rosende-ord-2009-2-10|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=10 February 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} A month later, Poulsen was called up to the Denmark squad once again.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen: Det er specielt|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4284061.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=18 March 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} In the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification game against Albania in April 2009, Poulsen replaced Martin Jørgensen in the midfield, making his second appearances for the national side, in a 3–0 win.{{cite news|title=Kampen mod Albanien spark for spark|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4281720.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 April 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} Following this, he went on to secure himself a place in the starting line-up, as a central midfielder.{{cite news|title=Morten Olsen roser Jakob Poulsen|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Morten-Olsen-roser-Jakob-Poulsen/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=3 June 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Vejen til Sydafrika er åben!|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4221775.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=6 June 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Outstanding Poulsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/outstanding-poulsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=12 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Meget komplette Poulsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/meget-komplette-poulsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Opstillingen Albanien - Danmark|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/opstillingen-albanien-danmark|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=9 September 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} In his seventh national team game, Poulsen scored his first international goal in the 1–0 win against Sweden on 10 October 2009, which secured the qualification for Denmark.{{cite news|title=Denmark 1–0 Sweden: Late Jakob Poulsen Goal Wins It For The Danes|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2009/10/10/1553128/denmark-1-0-sweden-late-jakob-poulsen-goal-wins-it-for-the|publisher=Goal.com|date=10 October 2009|access-date=19 January 2013}}{{cite news|title=Det bliver ikke større for Jakob Poulsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/oevrig-sport/det-bliver-ikke-stoerre-for-jakob-poulsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=10 October 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Sverige banket - vi skal til VM!|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4201131.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=10 October 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} Later in the same year, he was one of five nominees for the 2009 Danish Footballer of the Year award, which eventually went to Nicklas Bendtner.{{cite news|title=Årets Spiller 2009? – du bestemmer!!|url=http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=252250|publisher=DBU|language=da|date=26 October 2009|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616070515/http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=252250|archive-date=16 June 2011|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Fortjent Bendtner vandt|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Fortjent-Bendtner-vandt/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=10 November 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 28 May 2010, Denmark coach Morten Olsen announced that Poulsen would be part of the final squad of 23 participating in the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1493391.html|title=Olsen names final Denmark squad|publisher=UEFA|date=28 May 2010|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531172715/http://www.uefa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1493391.html|archive-date=31 May 2010|url-status=dead}} After sitting out against Netherlands, he made his tournament debut, coming on as a substitute in Denmark 2–1 win against Cameroon.{{cite news|title=Startopstilling: Kahlenberg er sat af|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4157456.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=19 June 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}} In a follow–up match against Japan in the last group match, Poulsen, once again, came on as a 34th-minute substitute, as Denmark lost 3–1, resulting in their elimination in the group stage.{{cite news|title=Daniel Jensen ude mod Japan|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4157413.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=24 June 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}

Following the World Cup tournament, on 14 March 2011 Poulsen was called up to the Denmark squad after a nine months absence.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen vil tilbage på landsholdet|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-Poulsen-vil-tilbage-paa-landsholdet/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=8 March 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen inde i landsholdsvarmen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4111059.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 March 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} He made his first appearance for the national team for the first time in nine months, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Norway on 26 March 2011.{{cite news|title=Bitter uafgjort i Norge|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4108964.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=26 March 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Her er Danmarks bedste|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4248642.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=27 March 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} Later in the year, Poulsen helped Denmark qualify for the UEFA Euro 2012 after coming on as a late substitute to help the national side beat 2–1 Portugal on 11 October 2011.{{cite news|title=Den er hjemme - vi skal til EM|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/den-er-hjemme-vi-skal-til-em/4241849|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 October 2011|access-date=11 December 2020}} In May 2012, he was inducted in the final squad for Euro 2012.{{cite news|title=Nicklas Pedersen and Jores Okore complete Denmark's Euro 2012 squad|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/2898/euro-2012/2012/05/24/3124713/nicklas-pedersen-and-jores-okore-complete-denmarks-euro-2012|publisher=Goal.com|date=23 May 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Her er alle EM-trupperne|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/her-er-alle-em-trupperne|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=4 June 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen appeared twice in the starting line–up against Portugal and Germany, as they were eliminated in the group stage.{{cite news|title=Årets antiklimaks|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4027975.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=13 June 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Frygtløse vikinger sendt hjem fra EM|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4027485.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=17 June 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}

Following the end of the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament, Poulsen made three more appearances for the national side by the end of the year.{{cite news|title=Slovakker straffede danske forsvarskoks|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4017027.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=15 August 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=SLUT: Uafgjort i Bulgarien|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4014451.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=12 October 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Karakterer: Sådan spillede danskerne|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4014407.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=17 October 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}} After a one-and-a-half-year absence, it was not until 3 March 2014 that he was called up to the Denmark squad.{{cite news|title=Jakob Ankersen efterudtaget til landsholdet|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/jakob-ankersen-efterudtaget-til-landsholdet|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=3 March 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen made his first appearance for the national team for the first time in a year and a half, starting a match, as Denmark lost 1–0 against England on 5 March 2014.{{cite news|title=SLUT: Dansk landshold tabte 1-0 på Wembley|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4664634.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=5 March 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}} Following this, he made one more appearance for the national team for the rest of the year, coming against Hungary on 22 May 2014, as Denmark drew 2–2.{{cite news|title=Slut: Ungarn-Danmark 2-2|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4717840.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=22 May 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Matchfakta: Danmark-Tyrkiet|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4999852.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=3 September 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=SLUT: Danmark sejrede mod Armenien|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article5003095.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 September 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}} On 17 March 2015 Poulsen was called up to the Denmark squad.{{cite news|title=Wass og Schmeichel på landsholdet|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/wass-og-schmeichel-paa-landsholdet/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=17 March 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} He made his first appearance for the national team in over a year, as Denmark beat United States 3–2 on 22 March 2015.{{cite news|title=SLUT: Bendtner bankede USA!|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/slut-bendtner-bankede-usa/5496829|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=22 March 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} Three months later on 13 June 2015, Poulsen scored his second goal for the national team, in a 2–0 win against Serbia.{{cite news|title=Danmark kæmper sig til 2-0-sejr over Serbien|url=https://www.dr.dk/sporten/fodbold/landsholdet/danmark-kaemper-sig-til-2-0-sejr-over-serbien|publisher=DR.dk|language=da|date=13 June 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} He later appeared three more times for Denmark by the end of the year.{{cite news|title=For harmløse, Danmark|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/allanolsen/for-harmloese-danmark/5717436|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=4 September 2015|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-date=11 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211191103/https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/allanolsen/for-harmloese-danmark/5717436|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Landsholdet dumpede i Armenien: EM er langt væk|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/landsholdet-dumpede-i-armenien-em-er-langt-vaek/5720795|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 September 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=SLUT: EM-værter vandt i Parken|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/slut-em-vaerter-vandt-i-parken/5776282|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=10 October 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}} However, in the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying play-offs against Sweden, Poulsen appeared as an unused substitute in both legs, Denmark failed to qualify for the UEFA Euro 2016 following a 4–3 defeat on aggregate.{{cite news|title=Fy fan - men brug nu den livline!|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/allanolsen/fy-fan-men-brug-nu-den-livline/5828284|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 November 2015|access-date=11 December 2020|archive-date=17 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017080029/https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/allanolsen/fy-fan-men-brug-nu-den-livline/5828284|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Så' det slut, Olsen: Zlatan blev kongen af København|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/saa-det-slut-olsen-zlatan-blev-kongen-af-koebenhavn/5832568|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=17 November 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}

Following this, Poulsen was out of the national team for two years.{{cite news|title=Jakob Poulsen ikke på landsholdet: Jeg er ked af det|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/jakob-poulsen-ikke-paa-landsholdet-jeg-er-ked-af-det|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=14 March 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-anfører ked af Hareides beslutning|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fcm-anfoerer-ked-af-hareides-beslutning/5995369|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=15 March 2016|access-date=11 December 2020}} In May 2018, it was reported that he could be included in the Denmark squad for the FIFA World Cup in Russia.{{cite news|title=Hareide udtager foreløbig VM-trup: Her er de 35 navne|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/vm2018/hareide-udtager-foreloebig-vm-trup-her-er-de-35-navne/7155507|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 May 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Snart 35 år, men alligevel giver et stærkt efterår Jakob Poulsen håb om at komme med til VM|url=https://politiken.dk/sport/art6293295/Snart-35-%C3%A5r-men-alligevel-giver-et-st%C3%A6rkt-efter%C3%A5r-Jakob-Poulsen-h%C3%A5b-om-at-komme-med-til-VM|publisher=Politiken|language=da|date=15 January 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}} However, Poulsen did not make the cut.{{cite news|title=Stikpille fra FCM-boss: Brøndby har smidt et sikkert mesterskab væk|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/stikpille-fra-fcm-boss-broendby-har-smidt-et-sikkert-mesterskab-vaek/7162656|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=18 May 2018|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Formstærke guldrivaler undrer sig over Hareides fravalg|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/formstaerke-guldrivaler-undrer-sig-over-hareides-fravalg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=18 May 2019|access-date=11 December 2020}}

Style of play

Poulsen has been described as a good set-piece taker, as well as possessing a great passing range and good technical ability.{{cite web|last1=Lynch|first1=Michael|title=Victory sign veteran Danish midfielder|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/victory-sign-veteran-danish-midfielder-20190902-p52myo.html|website=Sydney Morning Herald|date=September 2019|publisher=Fairfax Media|access-date=5 May 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Se karaktererne fra Esbjerg - AGF her|url=https://www.bt.dk/oevrig-sport/se-karaktererne-fra-esbjerg-agf-her|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=5 October 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Han er SAS Ligaens snigskytte|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/han-er-sas-ligaens-snigskytte|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=27 December 2008|access-date=11 December 2020}} Capable of playing as a fullback in addition to his usual central midfield role, during his second stint with Midtjylland, Poulsen played as one of two central midfielders in either a 3-4-3 or a 4-3-3 formation as a Pirlo-esque number 6.{{cite news|title=Poulsen vil leve op til roserne|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/poulsen-vil-leve-op-til-roserne|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=10 February 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Brian Steen: Stoler på Graulund|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/brian-steen-stoler-paa-graulund|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=5 March 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Ved ikke hvor jeg står|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Ved-ikke-hvor-jeg-staar/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=3 April 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} He said playing in the central–midfield position was his favourite, citing in his opinion passing opportunities.{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Favoritplads er centralt i 4-3-3|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Favoritplads-er-centralt-i-4-3-3/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=14 March 2010|access-date=11 December 2020}}

In June 2009, Bold.dk named Poulsen as the league's best player with the most passes throughout the 2008–09 season.{{cite news|title=bold.dk kårer: Sæsonens mest afsluttende|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/bolddk-kaarer-Saesonens-mest-afsluttende/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=16 June 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} Two months later, Jesper Bech called him the league's best technician, due to his skills and display.{{cite news|title=Bech: Poulsen ligaens bedste tekniker|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Bech-Poulsen-ligaens-bedste-tekniker/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=10 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Jakob P: Ingen har budt på mig|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Jakob-P-Ingen-har-budt-paa-mig/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=30 August 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} He was described as playing a critical role in helping Midtjylland to win the Danish league title in the 2017–18 season.{{cite web|last1=Francis|first1=Kieran|title=Victory signing Poulsen's tension with Adelaide United coach Verbeek|url=https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/victory-signing-poulsens-tension-with-adelaide-united-coach/1wlc8c2vkqa6wzp51s0hzs2bf|website=Goal.com|access-date=5 May 2020}}

Coaching career

On 15 March 2021, Poulsen was hired as an assistant coach to Lars Friis at Danish 1st Division club Viborg FF.[https://www.vff.dk/nyhed/sport/12363-jakob-poulsen-er-ny-assistent-i-vff Jakob Poulsen er ny assistent i VFF], vff.dk, 15 March 2021

Poulsen was named as the interim manager for Viborg on 3 November 2023, as the club were negotiating the sale of Jacob Friis to German club FC Augsburg.{{cite news| url=https://www.vff.dk/nyhed/sport/14060-vff-forhandler-om-salg-af-friis| title=VFF forhandler om salg af Friis| trans-title=VFF is negotiating the sale of Friis| publisher=Viborg FF| date=3 November 2023| accessdate=20 October 2024}} With Viborg in 9th place at the time of his appointment, his first match in charge came two days later on 5 November, a 2–1 victory over Silkeborg.{{cite news| url=https://www.flashscore.dk/nyheder/fodbold-super-league-viborg-s-nker-silkeborg-i-jakob-poulsen-debut-i-tr-ners-det/xxLmZtcf/| title=Viborg sænker Silkeborg i Jakob Poulsen-debut i trænersædet| trans-title=Viborg sinks Silkeborg in Jakon Poulsen's debut in coaching seat| publisher=flashscore.dk| date=5 November 2023| accessdate=20 October 2024}} He was appointed as permanent head coach on 19 December 2023 after four matches in charge, with two wins and two losses.{{cite news| url=https://vff.dk/nyhedsarkiv/8-sport/14124-jakob-poulsen-ny-cheftraener-i-viborg-ff| title=Jakob Poulsen ny cheftræner i Viborg FF| trans-title=Jakob Poulsen new head coach in Viborg FF| language=da| publisher=Viborg FF| date=19 December 2023| accessdate=20 October 2024}}{{cite news| url=https://bold.dk/fodbold/klubber/viborg/nyheder/officielt-jakob-poulsen-bliver-permanent-viborg-chef| title=Officielt: Jakob Poulsen bliver permanent Viborg-chef| trans-title=Official: Jakob Poulsen becomes permanent Viborg manager| publisher=bold.dk| language=da| date=19 December 2023| accessdate=20 October 2024}} Viborg would finish the season in 9th place as they lost three of their final four matches of the season, narrowly missing out on a European play-off match behind Randers.

Personal life

His father, Steffen Poulsen, worked at the West Jutland football.{{cite news|title=Poulsen og far|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/poulsen-og-far|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=27 September 2003|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Forældrene fulgte spændt sønnen på landsholdet|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/forældrene-fulgte-spændt-sønnen-på-landsholdet|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=8 June 2009|access-date=11 December 2020}} Poulsen is married to his wife, Nina, and together, they have a daughter, who was born in 2015.{{cite news|title=JAKOB POULSEN: Date på Jensens Bøfhus|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/underholdning/dkkendte/article4028815.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=10 June 2012|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Efter hektisk optakt i Brøndby: FCM-spiller er blevet far til en pige|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/efter-hektisk-optakt-i-broendby-fcm-spiller-er-blevet-far-til-en-pige|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=3 March 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=FCM-profil måtte ræse hjem fra Brøndby: Kæresten er gået i fødsel|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/fcm-profil-maatte-raese-hjem-fra-broendby-kaeresten-er-gaaet-i-foedsel/5464076|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 March 2015|access-date=11 December 2020}}
{{cite news|title=Kærlighed på eliteplan: Sporten styrer hverdagen|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/kaerlighed-paa-eliteplan-sporten-styrer-hverdagen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 August 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}

Poulsen’s performance and goal in a 1–0 win over Sweden generated media attention in Denmark when he became the most searched name on the internet.{{cite news|title=Jacob Poulsen er Danmarks hotteste navn lige nu|url=https://jv.dk/artikel/jacob-poulsen-er-danmarks-hotteste-navn-lige-nu|publisher=JydskeVestkysten|language=da|date=12 October 2009|access-date=21 April 2025| last=Hansen| first=Niels}}

Career statistics

= International =

colspan=2\|Total ! 35	2
class=wikitable style=text-align:center \|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year{{DBU player\|4536}}. Retrieved 20 October 2024. !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
rowspan=6\|Denmark \| 2009	10	1
2010	5	0
2011	4	0
2012	9	0
2014	2	0
2015	5	1

:Scores and results list Denmark's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Poulsen goal.{{cite web|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/29872/Jakob_Poulsen.html|title=Poulsen, Jakob|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=31 May 2017}}

class="wikitable sortable" \|+ List of international goals scored by Jakob Poulsen
scope="col"\|No. !scope="col"\|Date !scope="col"\|Venue !scope="col"\|Opponent !scope="col"\|Score !scope="col"\|Result !scope="col"\|Competition
align="center"\|1	10 October 2009	Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark	{{fb\|SWE}}	align="center"\|1–0	align="center"\|1–0	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
align="center"\|2	13 June 2015	Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark	{{fb\|SER}}	align="center"\|2–0	align="center"\|2–0	UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying

class="wikitable sortable"

|+ List of international goals scored by Jakob Poulsen

scope="col"|No.

!scope="col"|Date

!scope="col"|Venue

!scope="col"|Opponent

!scope="col"|Score

!scope="col"|Result

!scope="col"|Competition

align="center"|1

10 October 2009

Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark

align="center"|1–0

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification

align="center"|2

13 June 2015

Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark

align="center"|2–0

UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying

= Managerial =

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" \|+ Managerial record by team and tenure
rowspan="2" \|Team ! rowspan="2" \|From ! rowspan="2"\|To ! colspan="8" \|Record !rowspan=2\|{{abbr\|Ref\|Reference}}
{{Tooltip\|G\|Games managed}} !{{Tooltip\|W\|Games won}} !{{Tooltip\|D\|Games drawn}} !{{Tooltip\|L\|Games lost}} !{{Tooltip\|GF\|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip\|GA\|Goals against}} !{{Tooltip\|GD\|Goal difference}} !{{Tooltip\|Win %\|Winning percentage}}
align=left\|Viborg (interim) \| align=left\|5 November 2023 \| align=left\|18 December 2023 {{WDL\|4\|2\|0\|2\|for=5\|against=9\|diff=yes\|decimals=1}} \| {{cite news\| url=https://www.vff.dk/nyhed/sport/14072-jacob-friis-solgt-til-fc-augsburg\| title=Jacob Friis solgt til FC Augsburg\| trans-title=Jacob Friis sold to FC Augsburg\| publisher=Viborg FF\| date=8 November 2023\| accessdate=20 October 2024}}{{cite web\| url= https://int.soccerway.com/teams/denmark/viborg-ff/604/matches/\| title=Denmark - Viborg FF\| accessdate=20 October 2024}}{{cite web\| url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/results/_/id/3153/season/2023\| title=Viborg FF 2023 Results\| publisher=ESPN\| accessdate=20 October 2024}}
align=left\|Viborg \| align=left\|19 December 2023 \| align=left\|Present {{WDL\|47\|20\|13\|14\|for=88\|against=68\|diff=yes\|decimals=1}} \| {{cite web\| url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/results/_/id/3153/season/2024\| title=Viborg FF 2024 Results\| publisher=ESPN\| accessdate=20 October 2024}}
colspan=3\|Career total {{WDLtot\|51\|22\|13\|16\|for=93\|against=77\|diff=yes\|decimals=1}} !

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"

|+ Managerial record by team and tenure

rowspan="2" |Team

! rowspan="2" |From

! rowspan="2"|To

! colspan="8" |Record

!rowspan=2|{{abbr|Ref|Reference}}

!{{Tooltip|W|Games won}}

!{{Tooltip|D|Games drawn}}

!{{Tooltip|L|Games lost}}

!{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}}

!{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}}

!{{Tooltip|GD|Goal difference}}

!{{Tooltip|Win %|Winning percentage}}

align=left|Viborg (interim)

| align=left|5 November 2023

| align=left|18 December 2023

| {{cite news| url=https://www.vff.dk/nyhed/sport/14072-jacob-friis-solgt-til-fc-augsburg| title=Jacob Friis solgt til FC Augsburg| trans-title=Jacob Friis sold to FC Augsburg| publisher=Viborg FF| date=8 November 2023| accessdate=20 October 2024}}{{cite web| url= https://int.soccerway.com/teams/denmark/viborg-ff/604/matches/| title=Denmark - Viborg FF| accessdate=20 October 2024}}{{cite web| url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/results/_/id/3153/season/2023| title=Viborg FF 2023 Results| publisher=ESPN| accessdate=20 October 2024}}

align=left|Viborg

| align=left|19 December 2023

| align=left|Present

| {{cite web| url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/results/_/id/3153/season/2024| title=Viborg FF 2024 Results| publisher=ESPN| accessdate=20 October 2024}}

colspan=3|Career total

Honours

Monaco

Ligue 2: 2012–13

Midtjylland

Individual

Danish Superliga Player of the Year: 2009

References

External links

{{DBU player|4536}}
[https://www.danskfodbold.com/spiller.php?ligaid=2001&spillerid=10043 Jakob Poulsen] official Danish Superliga statistics at danskfodbold.com {{in lang|da}}
{{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618050533/http://fcm.dk/spillere/jakob-bendix-uhd |date=18 June 2015 |title=FC Midtjylland profile {{in lang|da}} }}
[http://www.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler/JakobPoulsen.htm Jakob Poulsen at Voetbal International] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223235536/http://www.vi.nl/Spelers/Speler/JakobPoulsen.htm |date=23 February 2012 }} {{in lang|nl}}

{{succession box|before= Kristian Bach Bak|title=FC Midtjylland captain|years=2016–2019|after=Erik Sviatchenko}}

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