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    Judith McNaught

    Hobro IK
    Full nameHobro Idræts Klub
    Founded13 June 1913; 111 years ago (1913-06-13)[1]
    GroundDS Arena
    Capacity7,500
    OwnerHobro IK A/S[2]
    Co-chairmen
    • Lars Kühnel
    • Per Andersen
    Head coachMartin Thomsen
    LeagueDanish 1st Division
    2023–24Danish 1st Division, 5th of 12
    Websitehobroik.dk

    Hobro Idræts Klub (Danish pronunciation: [hoˈpʁoˀ]), commonly referred to as Hobro IK or HIK, is a professional football club based in Hobro, Denmark. The club currently competes in the Danish 1st Division, the second tier of the Danish football league system, and plays its home matches at DS Arena, which has served as its primary ground since 1958. Hobro IK is affiliated with the Jutland Football Association (DBU Jutland).

    Founded on 13 June 1913 as Hobro Idrætsforening, the club adopted its present name in the late 1920s following a merger with the newly established Hobro Boldklub. For much of its history, Hobro competed in the lower tiers of Danish football, gradually gaining prominence through youth development and local support. A significant milestone was achieved in 2014, when the club secured promotion to the Danish Superliga for the first time, marking one of the most unexpected ascents in the league's history. Hobro IK claimed the Danish 1st Division title in the 2016–17 season and has since been recognised for its disciplined playing style and overachievement relative to its size and resources.

    History

    Foundation and early years (1913–58)

    Hobro IK traces its origins to 27 May 1913, when a group of young people in Hobro decided to form a football club. The club was officially established on 13 June 1913, under the name Hobro Idrætsforening. In the late 1920s, following a merger with the newly founded Hobro Boldklub, the club adopted its current name, Hobro Idræts Klub.[3]

    Initially, matches were played on a grass field at Vilhelmsminde before relocating to the town's market square. However, visiting teams refused to play on the unsuitable surface, prompting the creation of a proper pitch on Vester Alle—later dubbed the "mud pitch" (mudderbanen). In the early 1930s, the team moved again to a field near Rosendal, which served as Hobro's primary football ground for the next 25 years.[3]

    In 1958, the club inaugurated Hobro Stadium at Ledsagers Jorde near Østerskoven. This coincided with the Jutland Football Association's modernisation of league structures, placing Hobro IK's first team in Series I and the reserves in Series II.[3]

    Cup highlights and challenges (1961–89)

    A notable early milestone for Hobro IK occurred in 1961, when the club reached the round of 16 in the Danish Cup, hosting B 1909. The visitors, featuring several Danish internationals, won 11–1 in front of 1,912 spectators. Hobro's sole goal was scored by Carl Erik Kristensen, father of future nine-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen.[3][4]

    The club experienced significant challenges in the mid-1970s, falling to Series III and facing severe financial difficulties. Stability was gradually restored through a no-interest loan from the local municipality, the appointment of a new executive board, and the creation of a financial oversight committee.[3]

    By the late 1980s, Hobro had returned to the Jutland Series. In 1987, they hosted second-tier Randers Freja in a Danish Cup fixture, drawing a crowd of 2,532. Hobro lost the match 4–1.[3]

    Path to national success (1999–2010)

    The foundation for Hobro IK's modern success was laid in 1999, when the club's under-19 side won the national championship in the 1st Division. That team included brothers Lars and Mads Justesen, as well as Peter and Martin Thomsen.[3]

    In 2005, Hobro's senior team earned promotion to the third-tier Danish 2nd Division. Players from the youth squad, including the Justesen brothers and Rasmus Ingemann, were joined by sports director Jens Hammer Sørensen.

    Hobro finished second in the 2nd Division West in the 2009–10 season, earning a promotion playoff against B.93. The first leg, played at Østerbro Stadium, ended 2–0 in Hobro's favour, with goals from Kasper Fisker and Mark Vestergaard. In the return leg at Hobro Stadium, Anders Syberg and Eno Hald Møller secured a 3–1 win (5–1 aggregate), sending Hobro to the second-tier Danish 1st Division for the first time in club history.[5][6]

    Superliga promotion and breakthrough (2010–2015)

    Following promotion in 2010, Hobro remained in the 1st Division for four seasons. The club narrowly avoided relegation in the 2012–13 campaign but stunned Danish football in 2013–14 by finishing second, just behind Silkeborg, thereby securing a historic promotion to the Danish Superliga. The achievement was considered one of the biggest surprises in the league's history.[7][8][9]

    Hobro IK's debut season in the 2014–15 Danish Superliga was met with widespread skepticism, with many analysts predicting immediate relegation.[10] Defying expectations, the club opened the campaign with a 2–1 away victory over OB.[11] The strong start continued with a 2–0 win against Brøndby and a 3–0 upset over defending champions FC Copenhagen at Parken Stadium.[12][13] Hobro ultimately secured a seventh-place finish with 43 points, earning widespread praise for their discipline and competitive spirit.[14][15]

    Recent years (2015–present)

    Thomas Thomasberg led the club to promotion, winning the 2017–18 Danish 1st Division title

    Following the 2015–16 season, Hobro IK experienced a period of fluctuation between Denmark's top two football divisions. After finishing at the bottom of the Superliga table in 2015–16, the club was relegated to the Danish 1st Division.[16] In November 2015, Hobro had appointed veteran coach Ove Pedersen as head coach in an effort to stabilise the club.[17]

    During the 2016–17 season, Thomas Thomasberg was appointed head coach, taking over midway through the campaign.[18] Under Thomasberg's leadership, Hobro secured the 1st Division title and achieved immediate promotion back to the Superliga.[19][20]

    Thomasberg continued as head coach during Hobro's return to the Superliga, maintaining the club's top-flight status until his departure in June 2018 to manage Randers.[21] Assistant coach Allan Kuhn was subsequently promoted to the head coach position.[22]

    In early 2019, Peter Sørensen succeeded Kuhn as head coach.[23][24] Under Sørensen's leadership, Hobro avoided relegation by defeating Vejle 3–0 on aggregate in the May 2019 promotion/relegation play-off.[25][26] Despite this success, the club struggled in the following season, finishing last in the 2019–20 Superliga with 23 points, and was relegated to the 1st Division.[27] Sørensen continued as head coach in the 1st Division but resigned in February 2021, citing differences with the club's sporting direction.[28][29] Assistant coach Michael Kryger took over on an interim basis for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.[30]

    In June 2021, former club captain Martin Thomsen was appointed head coach on a three-year contract.[31] Since returning to the 1st Division, Hobro has generally posted mid-table finishes. The club has continued to focus on developing young talents from its academy as part of a long-term strategy.[32]

    Players

    Current squad

    As of 14 March 2025

    Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

    No. Pos. Nation Player
    1 GK Denmark DEN Andreas Søndergaard
    4 DF Denmark DEN Oliver Dorph
    5 DF Denmark DEN Mikkel Kannegaard
    6 MF Denmark DEN Frederik Mortensen
    7 FW Denmark DEN Oliver Klitten
    8 MF Denmark DEN Mikkel Pedersen
    9 FW Denmark DEN Søren Andreasen
    10 FW Denmark DEN Villads Rasmussen
    12 DF Denmark DEN Marius Jacobsen
    13 DF Denmark DEN Frederik Dietz
    16 FW Denmark DEN Oscar Meedom
    17 MF Denmark DEN Zander Hyltoft
    18 DF Denmark DEN Emil Søgaard
    No. Pos. Nation Player
    19 FW Ghana GHA Richmond Gyamfi (loan from AGF)
    20 FW Burkina Faso BFA Moubarack Compaoré
    22 DF Denmark DEN Max Nielsen
    23 FW Denmark DEN Marco Bruhn
    25 GK Denmark DEN Jonas Dakir
    26 MF Denmark DEN Theo Ekié Hansen
    27 DF Denmark DEN Lukas Klitten
    28 DF Denmark DEN Tobias Lennert
    29 DF Denmark DEN Laurits Nørby
    37 FW Denmark DEN Magnus Rosengreen
    40 FW Denmark DEN Mikkel Boye
    43 MF Denmark DEN Alexander Nathan
    49 FW Denmark DEN Valdemar Schmölker

    Out on loan

    Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

    No. Pos. Nation Player
    3 DF Denmark DEN Christian Enemark (at Östersunds FK until 30 June 2025)

    Coaching staff

    Footballer in a yellow jersey is being interviewed
    Martin Thomsen has served as the club's head coach since 2021
    Position Staff
    Head coach Denmark Martin Thomsen[33]
    Assistant coaches Denmark Emil Antonsen[34]
    Denmark Jakob Hjorth[35]
    Goalkeeping coach Denmark Martin S. Jensen[36]
    Physiotherapist Denmark Mikkel Poulsen
    Fitness coach Denmark Sebastian Dam[37]
    Team coordinator Denmark Brian Axelsen[38]

    List of managers

    List of Hobro managers since 2002 is shown in the following table:

    Information correct as of the match played on 16 April 2025. Only competitive matches are counted.

    Manager Nat. From To G W D L GF GA Win% Notes
    Per Sørensen Denmark 2002 2004[39] — — — — — — —
    Jens Hammer Sørensen Denmark 2004 2007 — — — — — — —
    Søren Kusk Denmark 24 September 2007 31 December 2007 — — — — — — —
    Calle Facius Denmark 21 January 2008 16 May 2008 — — — — — — —
    Søren Kusk Denmark 1 July 2008 30 June 2010 67 36 15 16 141 100 053.73
    Jan Østergaard Denmark 1 July 2010 2 November 2010 13 4 3 6 21 25 030.77
    Jens Hammer Sørensen Denmark 2 November 2010 31 December 2010 2 1 0 1 2 3 050.00
    Jakob Michelsen Denmark 8 January 2011 30 June 2012 41 11 15 15 55 62 026.83
    Klavs Rasmussen Denmark 11 July 2012 17 January 2013 19 4 8 7 17 25 021.05
    Jonas Dal Denmark 22 January 2013 20 October 2015 97 39 20 38 140 139 040.21
    Lars Justesen Denmark 21 October 2015 24 November 2015 4 1 1 2 7 12 025.00
    Ove Pedersen Denmark 25 November 2015 28 November 2016 38 12 7 19 44 59 031.58
    Thomas Thomasberg Denmark 4 January 2017 30 June 2018 52 24 11 17 79 60 046.15
    Allan Kuhn Denmark 7 June 2018 21 February 2019 25 6 5 14 23 45 024.00
    Peter Sørensen Denmark 21 February 2019 26 February 2021 70 17 25 28 93 108 024.29
    Michael Kryger Denmark 26 February 2020 30 June 2021 13 2 5 6 10 17 015.38
    Martin Thomsen Denmark 1 July 2021 Present 131 45 35 51 178 188 034.35

    Honours

    Hobro IK honours
    Honour No. Years
    Danish 1st Division 1 2016–17[20]

    Statistics and records

    Defender Mads Justesen holds the record for Hobro appearances, having played 340 matches in all competitions between 2004 and 2018.[40][41] Pål Alexander Kirkevold is the club's all-time leading league goalscorer in its professional era, having scored a total of 43 goals between 2015 and 2021. He also became the top goalscorer of the 2017–18 Danish Superliga, a season in which he was also voted Player of the Season of Hobro IK.[42][43] The highest transfer fee received by the club is reported to be €1.2 million for Richmond Gyamfi, paid by AGF in 2024.[44][45]

    The club's record home attendance is 6,596, for a Danish Superliga match against AaB on 16 March 2015.[46] The team's biggest ever professional win was a 7–0 away defeat of Lyseng in the Danish Cup in September 2020.[47]

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