Janni Arnth

Janni Arnth
Personal information
Full name	Janni Arnth Jensen
Date of birth	15 October 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth	Outrup, Denmark
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
1992–2002	Outrup BK
Senior career*
Years	Team
2002–2006	Varde IF
2007–2014	Fortuna Hjørring
2014–18	Linköpings FC
2019	Arsenal
2019–2021	Fiorentina
2021–2022	Rangers
International career‡
2003	Denmark U-17
2004–2005	Denmark U-19
2009	Denmark U-23
2010–2019	Denmark
Medal record
Women's football
Representing Denmark
UEFA Women's Championship
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of Retirement; ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 October 2019

Janni Arnth Jensen (born 15 October 1986) is a Danish former footballer who played as a defender. She previously played for Danish Elitedivisionen club Fortuna Hjørring, Swedish Damallsvenskan club Linköpings FC, English club Arsenal, in Italy for Fiorentina, and for Rangers in the Scottish Women's Premier League. She was the vice-captain for the Danish national team.

Club career

She played for Fortuna Hjørring after joining in January 2007,^[1] following spells at Outrup BK and Varde IF.^[2]

In August 2014, Arnth Jensen signed for Linköpings FC and made her debut for the club in the 2014 Svenska Cupen (English: Swedish Cup) final, where Linköpings came from behind to defeat Kristianstads DFF 2–1.^[3] She won the 2016 Damallsvenskan title with Linköpings and signed a new two-year contract with the club in November 2016.^[4] Following Magdalena Eriksson's departure mid-season in 2017, Arnth was named the new captain of Linköpings FC.

In November 2018 Arnth signed to play with English WSL club Arsenal, with the transfer effective in January 2019.^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]

After a spell with Italian club Fiorentina, Arnth signed for Scottish club Rangers in September 2021.^[9] On 27 September 2022, she announced her retirement from football.^[10]

International career

At the girls' football tournament at the 2003 European Youth Olympic Festival, Arnth Jensen played in the final as Denmark beat Switzerland on penalties after a 1–1 draw at Stade Sébastien Charléty in Paris.^[11]

Arnth Jensen made her senior international debut in January 2010, in a 2–1 win over Chile. She was named in national coach Kenneth Heiner-Møller's Denmark squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2013.^[12]

Honours

Club

Fortuna Hjørring

Winner

Elitedivisionen: 2009–10

Runner-up

Elitedivisionen: 2011–12, 2012–13
Danish Women's Cup: 2012–13

Linköpings FC

Winner

Damallsvenskan: 2016, 2017^[13]
Swedish Women's Cup: 2013–14

Rangers

Winner

Scottish Women's Premier League: 2021-22,

References

^ "Nye navne til Fortuna" (in Danish). Fagligt Fælles Forbund. 31 January 2007. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
^ "Janni Arnth Jensen" (in Danish). Danish Football Association. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
^ Rogovitski, Dmitri (8 August 2014). "Ryazan and Linköping claim cups". Moscow: UEFA. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
^ "LFC och Arnth överens om förlängning" (in Swedish). Linköpings FC. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
^ "Arnth klar för Arsenal: "Möjlighet jag vill ta"" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
^ "Lagkapten lämnar LFC – för England" (in Swedish). Norrköpings Tidningar. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
^ "Dansk landsholdsspiller skifter til Arsenal" (in Danish). DR. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
^ "Janni Arnth: Arsenal sign Denmark defender from Swedish side Linkopings". BBC. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
^ "Janni Arnth: Rangers sign Denmark defender from Fiorentina". www.bbc.co.uk/sport. BBC Sport. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
^ "Janni Arnth on Instagram: "𝗜'𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 🫶 All my life has revolved around football: From playing in our countryside garden to exploring the world as a professional football player. Along the way I have been giving my all, loving the lifestyle and the process of continuous optimization to high performance, challenging myself and pushing boundaries to reach my full potential – and doing it my own way. I feel happy, thankful and proud. Not because of the trophies, titles and medals but due to the great perspective of being a part of different cultures, countries and teams - a real life education. What matters the most, looking back, is all the memories, the moments and the people I have met on my journey. Whether it has been within my many years with the Danish National Team @kvindelandsholdet or my clubs through the years at @vardeifkvinder , @fortunahjorring (Denmark), @linkopingsfc (Sweden), @arsenalwfc (England), @acf_women (Italy) and @rangerswfc (Scotland). Thank you, all former teammates, coaches, staff and supporters - you have a very special place in my heart that I will carry with me forever. Now I'm excited to see what the future brings. Although without wearing a player's uniform, my ambitions are still the same: To help and inspire upcoming professional football players on their football path with support and advice that a young Janni for sure could have used. I aim to use my platform for being a part of developing the game, inspiring and encouraging the next generations to fulfill their potential and chase their football dreams. I'll fight for diversity, equality and accessibility in football, so that all you players out there, no matter of background, personality etc. Can follow your talent and fulfill your dreams. With ⚽ love, Janni Arnth"".
^ Garin, Erik (9 October 2005). "European Youth Olympic Days (EYOD)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
^ Bruun, Peter (21 June 2013). "Upbeat Heiner-Møller confirms Denmark squad". uefa.com. UEFA. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
^ Engmann, Jesper (30 October 2017). "Dansk landsholdsspiller: "Jeg fatter det ikke, det er jo sygt"" (in Danish). Jyllands-Posten. Retrieved 30 October 2017.

External links

Janni Arnth – UEFA competition record (archive)
Janni Arnth national team profile at the Danish Football Association (in Danish)
Janni Arnth Jensen at the Swedish Football Association (in Swedish)
Janni Arnth at Soccerway
Janni Arnth-Jensen at fussballtransfers.de (in German)
Janni Arnth at soccerdonna.de (in German)

[1] "Nye navne til Fortuna" (in Danish). Fagligt Fælles Forbund. 31 January 2007. Archived from the original on 13 July 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2013.

[2] "Janni Arnth Jensen" (in Danish). Danish Football Association. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2013.

[3] Rogovitski, Dmitri (8 August 2014). "Ryazan and Linköping claim cups". Moscow: UEFA. Retrieved 29 November 2014.

[4] "LFC och Arnth överens om förlängning" (in Swedish). Linköpings FC. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2016.

[5] "Arnth klar för Arsenal: "Möjlighet jag vill ta"" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.

[6] "Lagkapten lämnar LFC – för England" (in Swedish). Norrköpings Tidningar. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.

[7] "Dansk landsholdsspiller skifter til Arsenal" (in Danish). DR. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.

[8] "Janni Arnth: Arsenal sign Denmark defender from Swedish side Linkopings". BBC. 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.

[9] "Janni Arnth: Rangers sign Denmark defender from Fiorentina". www.bbc.co.uk/sport. BBC Sport. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.

[10] "Janni Arnth on Instagram: "𝗜'𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 🫶 All my life has revolved around football: From playing in our countryside garden to exploring the world as a professional football player. Along the way I have been giving my all, loving the lifestyle and the process of continuous optimization to high performance, challenging myself and pushing boundaries to reach my full potential – and doing it my own way. I feel happy, thankful and proud. Not because of the trophies, titles and medals but due to the great perspective of being a part of different cultures, countries and teams - a real life education. What matters the most, looking back, is all the memories, the moments and the people I have met on my journey. Whether it has been within my many years with the Danish National Team @kvindelandsholdet or my clubs through the years at @vardeifkvinder , @fortunahjorring (Denmark), @linkopingsfc (Sweden), @arsenalwfc (England), @acf_women (Italy) and @rangerswfc (Scotland). Thank you, all former teammates, coaches, staff and supporters - you have a very special place in my heart that I will carry with me forever. Now I'm excited to see what the future brings. Although without wearing a player's uniform, my ambitions are still the same: To help and inspire upcoming professional football players on their football path with support and advice that a young Janni for sure could have used. I aim to use my platform for being a part of developing the game, inspiring and encouraging the next generations to fulfill their potential and chase their football dreams. I'll fight for diversity, equality and accessibility in football, so that all you players out there, no matter of background, personality etc. Can follow your talent and fulfill your dreams. With ⚽ love, Janni Arnth"".

[11] Garin, Erik (9 October 2005). "European Youth Olympic Days (EYOD)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 13 July 2013.

[12] Bruun, Peter (21 June 2013). "Upbeat Heiner-Møller confirms Denmark squad". uefa.com. UEFA. Retrieved 13 July 2013.

[engmann-13] Engmann, Jesper (30 October 2017). "Dansk landsholdsspiller: "Jeg fatter det ikke, det er jo sygt"" (in Danish). Jyllands-Posten. Retrieved 30 October 2017.

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