Akademisk Boldklub A/S has signed defender Jeppe Gertsen. 28-year-old Gertsen has signed a 3-year agreement that is valid until June 2028.

Before AB, Gertsen has most recently played for Næstved, where he played 11 2. Division games in the 24/25 season, after he joined the club in March 2025.

“The addition of Jeppe gives us more experience in the back line. He will contribute with his leadership skills and calm play on the field.

– He did really well for Næstved in the spring in the games he played, and scored against us at Gladsaxe Stadium, among other things. I’m really looking forward to having him in our dressing room,” says head coach Joey Gudjonsson.

Before Næstved, Gertsen has played for Vestri and FC Fredericia. In Fredericia, Gertsen was captain of the team and had 69 appearances over the course of three years (2021-2024).

– Jeppe is an experienced defender who has played in the top leagues in both Danish and Icelandic football, says sports director Jen Chang.

– We have a group of very talented young central defenders, and here Jeppe brings some valuable experience to the group.

Gertsen started his youth career at Silkeborg IF’s academy. He also got 16 games in the Superliga for Silkeborg’s first team.

– AB is a club with proud traditions and a strong identity in Danish football. The ambitions for AB to play a bigger role in Danish football again appealed to me, and it is a journey I would like to go on. Besides that, I think AB plays some good football, which also made it attractive, says Gertsen.