Jakob Kiilerich Rask (born 10 May 2000) is a Danish footballer who currently plays as a centre-back for Mjällby AIF in Allsvenskan.[1]
Career
He was born in Horsens.[2] Playing for the academy of AC Horsens, he was lauded as the best player for the U17 team in the first half of the 2016–17 season.[3]
Kiilerich started his senior career in Kolding IF, making his debut in the Danish 1st Division in 2019.[2] In March 2024 he was loaned by Swedish Allsvenskan team Mjällby AIF.[4] In his Allsvenskan debut on 21 April, he also scored a goal, though Mjällby lost 2–1.[5] On 29 April, he scored his second goal, this time a decisive goal in a 3–2 victory over Kalmar. However, Kiilerich was accused of handballing as the goal went in, which would be illegal. Kiilerich claimed that the ball hit his shoulder, which is legal.[6] No video gave a clear answer.[7]
On 30 September 2024, it was announced that Kiilerich would join Mjällby permanently in 2025.[2]
Personal life
When joining Mjällby he took up residence in Sölvesborg, being an immediate neighbour of five Mjällby teammates.[8]
References
- ^ Jakob Kiilerich at Soccerway
- ^ a b c Johnsson, Bosse (30 September 2024). "Mjällby köper loss mittbacken: "Oerhört ambitiös"". Kristianstadsbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "U17: Jakob Kiilerich er efterårets profil" (in Danish). AC Horsens. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Avdic, Anel (26 March 2024). "Mjällby värvar Jakob Kiilerich från Kolding IF i Danmark". Expressen (in Swedish). Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Juhlin, William (25 April 2024). "Mjällbys skadeproblem kan öppna för debutmålskytten: "Hoppas få spela"". Blekinge Läns Tidning (in Swedish). Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Nilsson, Anton (29 April 2024). "Nya Mjällbydansken med misstänkt handsmål: "Det är perfekt"". Norra Skåne (in Swedish). Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Laag, Victor (30 April 2024). "Domarbasen om Mjällbys segermål: "Går inte att avgöra"". Barometern OT (in Swedish). Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ Nilsson, Jerry (8 November 2024). "Halva startelvan i samma hus – här är svaret på Mjällbys sanslösa säsong". Norra Skåne (in Swedish). Retrieved 20 January 2025.