Lasse Fosgaard
{{short description|Danish footballer (born 1986)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Lasse Fosgaard
| fullname =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1986|9|6}}
| birth_place = Rødovre, Denmark
| height = 1.81 m
| currentclub =
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| position = Winger, Right-back
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Avarta
| years1 = 2008–2010
| clubs1 = Avarta
| caps1 = ?
| goals1 = 13
| years2 = 2010–2012
| clubs2 = Brønshøj
| caps2 = 61
| goals2 = 11
| years3 = 2012–2022
| clubs3 = Lyngby
| caps3 = 291
| goals3 = 18
| years4 = 2022–2024
| clubs4 = Avarta
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Lasse Fosgaard ({{IPA|da|ˈfʌsˌkɒˀ}}; born 6 September 1986) is a retired Danish professional footballer.{{cite web |title=L. Fosgaard |url=https://us.soccerway.com/players/lasse-fosgaard/144016/ |website=us.soccerway.com |publisher=Perform Group |accessdate=2 March 2020}}
Career
=Avarta and Brønshøj=
Fosgaard came through the ranks of Avarta before being promoted to the first team, as the club competed in the Danish third tier.{{cite web |last1=Houlind |first1=Søren |title=Stjernerne bliver i Avarta |url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Stjernerne-bliver-i-Avarta/ |website=bold.dk |date=25 February 2010 |accessdate=2 March 2020}} After receiving interest from clubs in the Danish Superliga,{{cite web |last1=Blond |first1=Mikael |title=Fosgaard: For stort spring til Superligaen |url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Fosgaard-For-stort-spring-til-Superligaen/ |website=bold.dk |date=3 August 2010 |accessdate=2 March 2020}} he moved to Brønshøj BK on 2 August 2010, a club that had recently been promoted to the Danish second tier.{{cite web |last1=Helmin |first1=Jesper |title=Brønshøj henter Fosgaard og Bosun |url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Broenshoej-henter-Fosgaard-og-Bosun/ |website=bold.dk |date=2 August 2010 |accessdate=2 March 2020}} He scored his first goal for his new club on 15 August, in a 3–1 away loss to AGF.{{cite web |last1=Elsnab |first1=Peter |title=Dommeren snød Brønshøj mod AGF |url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/1division/article4149237.ece |website=ekstrabladet.dk |publisher=Ekstra Bladet |date=15 August 2010 |accessdate=2 March 2020}} In general, Fosgaard had a strong start at Brønshøj, with the club in 4th place of the second tier before the winter break.{{cite web |last1=Blond |first1=Mikael |title=Fosgaard: Fjerdeplads er ikke misvisende |url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Fosgaard-Fjerdeplads-er-ikke-misvisende/ |website=bold.dk |date=24 December 2010 |accessdate=2 March 2020}} After another strong display during the spring, the club ended in 5th place. Fosgaard scored four goals in his first season for Brønshøj.
The following season, Brønshøj struggled against relegation. Despite this, Fosgaard was one of the bright spots, scoring 7 goals as Brønshøj ended in eighth place, two points clear of relegation.{{cite web |title=NORDICBET LIGAEN (2013) // |url=https://www.dbu.dk/resultater/pulje/149661/stilling |website=dbu.dk |publisher=DBU |accessdate=2 March 2020}}
=Lyngby=
On 31 August 2012, Fosgaard signed a three-year contract with Lyngby Boldklub, who had ended in fourth place of the second tier the season before.{{cite web |title=Lyngby BK henter Lasse Fosgaard |url=https://lyngby-boldklub.dk/2012/08/31/lyngby-bk-henter-lasse-fosgaard/ |website=lyngby-boldklub.dk |publisher=Lyngby Boldklub |accessdate=2 March 2020}} Upon signing, Lyngby head coach Niels Frederiksen praised Fosgaard as a "hard worker" and a "strong finisher". In Lyngby, Fosgaard grew out to become somewhat of a club legend, making more than 200 appearances and experiencing promotions, relegations, bronze medals and European football.{{cite web |last1=Wehlast |first1=Mads Glenn |title=Firmaets mand er bedre end nogensinde |url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/lyngby/firmaets-mand-er-bedre-end-nogensinde/7764083 |website=ekstrabladet.dk |publisher=Ekstra Bladet |date=27 August 2019 |accessdate=2 March 2020}}
On 28 May 2022, Lyngby Boldklub announced that Fosgaard's expiring contract would not be extended, making him a free agent after the 2021–22 season.{{cite web |last1=Fischer |first1=Theis |title=Søndag siger vi farvel til Fos, Greko og Panjeskovic - Lyngby Boldklub |url=https://lyngby-boldklub.dk/2022/05/28/soendag-siger-vi-farvel-til-fos-greko-og-panjeskovic/ |website=Lyngby Boldklub |access-date=18 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528185145/https://lyngby-boldklub.dk/2022/05/28/soendag-siger-vi-farvel-til-fos-greko-og-panjeskovic/ |archive-date=28 May 2022 |language=da-DK |date=28 May 2022 |url-status=live}} At that point, he had made 290 appearances for the club through 10 years, contributing with 18 goals and 45 assists.
=Return to Avarta=
In June 2022 it was confirmed, that Fosgaard had returned to his former club, Avarta.[https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/lasse-fosgaard-vender-hjem-til-avarta/ Lasse Fosgaard vender hjem til Avarta], bold.dk, 18 June 2022 In May 2024, Fosgaard announced his retirement.[https://bold.dk/fodbold/klubber/avarta/nyheder/lasse-fosgaard-stopper-karrieren Lasse Fosgaard stopper karrieren], bold.dk, 11 May 2024
Personal life
Fosgaard is the younger brother of Anders Fosgaard and Jesper Fosgaard. All three played together at Avarta.{{cite web |last1=Vendelboe |first1=Pierre |title=Avarta-målsluger er blomstret sent |url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Avarta-maalsluger-er-blomstret-sent/ |website=bold.dk |date=23 September 2008 |accessdate=2 March 2020}} They are sons of Bo Fosgaard who had a prolific tenure as a player for KB and Hvidovre IF during the 1980s.{{cite web |last1=Anker-Møller |first1=Kristian |title=24. dec: Tre brødre og en prins |url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/24-dec-Tre-broedre-og-en-prins/ |website=bold.dk |date=24 December 2013 |accessdate=2 March 2020}}
References
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External links
- {{Soccerbase|id=92376}}
- {{Soccerway|lasse-fosgaard/144016}}
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Category:Danish men's footballers
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Category:Lyngby Boldklub players
Category:Men's association football wingers