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2025–26 Brøndby IF season

The 2025–26 Brøndby IF season is Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening's 45th consecutive season in the top division of Danish football, their 36th consecutive season in the Danish Superliga, and their 60th overall as an football club. In addition to the domestic league, Brøndby are participating in this season's edition of the Danish Cup, as well as the UEFA Conference League. The season covers the period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

Brøndby IF
2025–26 season
OwnerGlobal Football Holdings
ChairmanJan Bech Andersen
Head coachFrederik Birk
(until 9 September)
Steve Cooper
(from 9 September)
StadiumBrøndby Stadium
Danish Superliga3rd
Danish CupFourth round
UEFA Conference LeaguePlay-off round
Top goalscorerLeague:
Nicolai Vallys (5)
All:
Nicolai Vallys (8)
Highest home attendance25,493 (13 September 2025 vs. Copenhagen)
Average home league attendance20,714
← 2024–25
2026–27 →
All statistics correct as of 16 December 2025.

Season summary

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Pre-season

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Brøndby entered the 2025–26 season on the back of a third-place finish in the 2024–25 Danish Superliga, a result that qualified the club for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. It was the first full pre-season under 36-year-old head coach Frederik Birk, whose interim stewardship was made permanent on 8 January 2025 after the dismissal of Jesper Sørensen.[1]

In March 2025, veteran midfielder Daniel Wass had already agreed a 12-month contract extension to June 2026, ensuring his experience remained at the core of the squad.[2] Sporting director Benjamin Schmedes oversaw a streamlined transfer window that centred on pace and width. Germany's Mats Köhlert arrived on a free transfer from SC Heerenveen on 23 May, Japanese prospects Kōtarō Uchino and Shō Fukuda signed long-term deals in late June.[3][4][5] Departures funded the rebuild: captain Jacob Rasmussen moved to Red Bull Salzburg on 9 June, top scorer Yuito Suzuki joined SC Freiburg on 1 July, right-back Sebastian Sebulonsen transferred to 1. FC Köln on 18 July and home-grown forward Mathias Kvistgaarden completed an £8 million transfer to Norwich City on 8 July.[6][7][8][9]

Players not involved in summer internationals reported back to Brøndby Stadion on 19 June for medical testing, before the full squad embarked on a week-long altitude camp in Upper Austria from 6 to 13 July.[10] The itinerary, confirmed by the club on 16 June,[11] scheduled four friendlies: a 1–1 draw at Hvidovre IF on 28 June,[12] a 2–1 home win over Vejle Boldklub on 5 July,[13] and victories over LASK (1–0, 9 July) and Hertha BSC (1–0, 13 July) at neutral venues.[14][15]

Date Opponents H / A Result
F–A		 Scorers Attendance
28 June 2025 Hvidovre IF A 1–1 Wass '43 2,800
5 July 2025 Vejle H 2–1 Uchino (2) 7', 39' ?
9 July 2025 LASK N 1–0 Bundgaard 48' ?
13 July 2025 Hertha BSC N 1–0 Vallys 53' ?

First‑team squad

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As of 20 January 2026
No. Player Position Nationality Date of birth (age) Signed from Date signed Fee Contract end
Goalkeepers
1Patrick PentzGKAustria2 January 1997 (age 29)Germany Leverkusen1 July 2024€2.6 m2028
13Gavin BeaversGKUnited States29 April 2005 (age 21)United States Real Salt Lake22 January 2025Undisclosed2028
16Thomas MikkelsenGKDenmark27 August 1983 (age 42)Lyngby1 July 2021Free2026
Defenders
2Oliver VilladsenRBDenmark16 November 2001 (age 24)Germany Nürnberg3 July 2025€1.5 m2029
4Luis BinksCBEngland2 September 2001 (age 24)England Coventry City29 July 2025Undisclosed2030
5Rasmus LauritsenCBDenmark27 February 1996 (age 30)Croatia Dinamo Zagreb12 July 2023€1.6 m2027
14Ben Godfrey CBEngland15 January 1998 (age 28)Italy Atalanta20 January 2026Loan2026
24Marko DivkovićLBCroatia11 June 1999 (age 27)Slovakia DAC Dunajská Streda31 August 2021€1.2 m2026
27Mats KöhlertLB / LWGermany2 May 1998 (age 28)Netherlands SC Heerenveen11 July 2024€2.7 m2029
30Jordi VanlerbergheCB / DMBelgium27 June 1996 (age 29)Belgium Mechelen1 February 2025€1.0 m2027
31Sean KlaiberRBSuriname Netherlands31 July 1994 (age 31)Netherlands FC Utrecht8 July 2024€1.5 m2027
32Frederik AlvesCBDenmark6 November 1999 (age 26)England West Ham United15 January 2024Free2028
Midfielders
6Stijn SpieringsDMNetherlands12 March 1996 (age 30)France Lens28 August 2024Free2027
8Benjamin TahirovićCMBosnia and Herzegovina Sweden3 March 2003 (age 23)Netherlands Ajax3 February 2025Undisclosed2028
10Daniel Wass (C)CM / RBDenmark31 May 1989 (age 37)Spain Atlético Madrid31 January 2022Free2026
42Mathias JensenCMDenmark15 May 2005 (age 21)Academy1 July 2025—2030
99Bartosz SliszCMPoland29 March 1999 (age 27)United States Atlanta United8 January 2026€3.0 m2029
Forwards
7Nicolai Vallys (VC)LW / AMDenmark4 September 1996 (age 29)Silkeborg IF1 August 2022€1.3 m2027
11Filip BundgaardST / LWDenmark3 July 2004 (age 21)Randers FC15 July 2023€2.0 m2028
18Kōtarō UchinoSTJapan1 April 2003 (age 23)Japan Tsukuba University12 July 2025Undisclosed2029
19Shō FukudaSTJapan25 November 2001 (age 24)Japan Shonan Bellmare1 July 2025€0.75 m2029
22Ousmane SowSTSenegal5 July 2000 (age 25)Poland Górnik Zabrze8 January 2026€3.0 m2030
38Jacob AmbækSTDenmark20 January 2007 (age 19)Academy1 July 2025—2030
Includes first‑team players and Masterclass graduates who train routinely with the senior squad and have made at least one league appearance.
Key
# – Current Masterclass player.
† – Signed in the January window.
‡ – Initially signed to Academy team.

Transfers

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In

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Date Pos. Nat. Name Club Fee Ref.
23 June 2025FWJapanKōtarō UchinoJapan Tsukuba UniversityFree[16]
23 June 2025DFGermanyMats KöhlertNetherlands SC HeerenveenFree[17]
26 June 2025FWJapanShō FukudaJapan Shonan BellmareUndisclosed[18]
17 July 2025DFDenmarkOliver VilladsenGermany 1. FC NürnbergUndisclosed[19]
29 July 2025DFEnglandLuis BinksEngland Coventry City€3.00m[20]
20 August 2025FWAustriaMichael GregoritschGermany Freiburg€1.50m[21]
8 January 2026MFPolandBartosz SliszUnited States Atlanta United€3.00m[22]
8 January 2026FWSenegalOusmane SowPoland Górnik Zabrze€3.00m[23]
22 January 2026FWNigeriaEmmanuel DennisFree agentFree[24]
2 February 2026MFDenmarkMads FrøkjærEngland Preston North End€1.25m[25]

Out

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Date Pos. Nat. Name Club Fee Ref.
20 May 2025FWJapanYuito SuzukiGermany SC FreiburgUndisclosed[26]
2 June 2025MFPolandMateusz KowalczykPoland GKS KatowiceUndisclosed[27]
9 June 2025DFDenmarkJacob RasmussenAustria Red Bull SalzburgUndisclosed[28]
23 June 2025DFDenmarkLudvig Vraa-JensenAustria Grazer AKFree transfer[29]
8 July 2025FWDenmarkMathias KvistgaardenEngland Norwich City€8.00m[30]
18 July 2025DFNorwaySebastian SebulonsenGermany 1. FC Köln€2.50m[31]
19 July 2025MFDenmarkAdam ClaridgeNetherlands EmmenUndisclosed[32]
2 September 2025MFDenmarkClement BischoffAustria Red Bull SalzburgUndisclosed[33]
16 December 2025DFUnited StatesJustin CheUnited States New York Red BullsUndisclosed[34]
19 January 2026MFDenmarkNoah NarteyFrance Olympique Lyon€7.50m[35]
25 January 2026MFNetherlandsStijn SpieringsUnited States Real Salt LakeUndisclosed[36]

Loans in

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Date Pos. Nat. Name Club Duration Ref.
20 January 2026DFEnglandBen GodfreyItaly Atalanta30 June 2026[37]
1 February 2026FWSwedenMayckel LahdoNetherlands AZ Alkmaar30 June 2026[38]

Loans out

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Date Pos. Nat. Name Club Duration Ref.
8 July 2025FWSwedenCarl BjörkDenmark B.9330 June 2026[39]
11 July 2025DFDenmarkLukas LarsenNetherlands Emmen30 June 2026[40]
17 July 2025FWGhanaEmmanuel YeboahSweden Halmstads BK30 June 2026[41]
2 January 2026DFDenmarkPhilip SøndergaardNetherlands Emmen30 June 2026[42]
7 January 2026FWAustriaMichael GregoritschGermany Augsburg30 June 2026[43]
22 January 2026FWAustraliaMarcus YounisAustralia Melbourne City30 June 2026[44]
5 March 2026FWJapanKōtarō UchinoJapan Vissel Kobe30 June 2026[45]

Competitions

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Overall record

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Competition Starting round Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Superliga Matchday 1 8 5 0 3 11 9 +2 062.50
Danish Cup Third round 0 0 0 0 0 0 +0 !—
UEFA Conference League Second qualifying round 6 2 2 2 8 7 +1 033.33
Total 14 7 2 5 19 16 +3 050.00

Last updated: 13 September 2025
Source: Soccerway

Superliga

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League table

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
2 Midtjylland 22 13 7 2 58 23 +35 46 Qualification for the Championship round
3 Sønderjyske 22 10 6 6 34 28 +6 36
4 Brøndby 22 10 4 8 31 22 +9 34
5 Viborg 22 10 3 9 37 35 +2 33
6 Nordsjælland 22 10 1 11 37 39 −2 31
Source: Danish Football Association (in Danish), Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Away goals scored; 5) Play-off (played on neutral ground if determining teams for different rounds); 6) Draw.

Results summary

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OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
10 6 0 4 16 11  +5 18 4 0 2 13 8  +5 2 0 2 3 3  0

Last updated: 1 October 2025.
Source: FBref

Results by round – regular season

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Matchday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Ground H A H H A A H H A H A H A A H A H A H A H A
Result W W L W W L L W L W W D W W W L
Position 1 1 3 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 3
Win Draw Loss
Date Opponents Venue Result
F–A		 Scorers Attendance League
position
20 July 2025 Silkeborg H 3–0 Bundgaard (2) 23', 61', Vallys '86 21,523 1st
27 July 2025 Nordsjælland A 1–0 Bischoff 16' 6,711 1st
3 August 2025 Viborg H 0–2 21,909 3rd
10 August 2024 Vejle H 2–1 Vallys '8, Binks '22 19,863 2nd
17 August 2025 Randers A 2–0 Bundgaard '13, Spierings '34 8,057 2nd
24 August 2025 Sønderjyske A 0–2 8,735 3rd
31 August 2025 Midtjylland H 1–3 Fukuda '88 18,552 4th
13 September 2025 Copenhagen H 2–1 Gregoritsch '45+1 (pen.), Spierings '73 25,493 4th
21 September 2025 AGF A 0–1 10,818 4th
28 September 2025 OB H 5–1 Fukuda '8, Vallys (2) '39, 52', Wass 45+3' (pen.), Nartey 64' 18,554 4th

Danish Cup

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Date Round Opponents H / A Result
F–A		 Scorers Attendance
24 September 2025 Third round B.93 A 4–1 Binks 9', Nartey (2) 13', 63', Ambæk 69' 5,528
28–30 October 2025 Fourth round Nordsjælland A

UEFA Conference League

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Brøndby qualified for the UEFA Conference League as Superliga bronze medallists, entering in the second qualifying round.[46] They began with a 1–1 draw away to HB Tórshavn on 24 July before edging the return leg 1–0 at Brøndby Stadium to progress 2–1 on aggregate.[47]

The third qualifying round brought a dramatic tie against Víkingur Reykjavík. A 3–0 defeat in the first leg was described in the Danish press as a collapse, but Brøndby overturned the deficit with a 4–0 victory in the return. Nicolai Vallys and Filip Bundgaard each scored twice, and the side played more than 70 minutes with ten men after Clement Bischoff's early dismissal. The comeback was widely labelled a "miracle".[48][49][50]

In the play-off round Brøndby were paired with Strasbourg. The first leg in France finished goalless, but the return in Brøndby ended 3–2 to the visitors, knocking Brøndby out of European contention. Reports highlighted the role of goalkeeper Patrick Pentz, praised for his performance in Strasbourg but criticised for mistakes leading to the first two goals in the return. Daniel Wass pulled one back before half-time, only for Emanuel Emegha to restore Strasbourg's cushion on the counter. New signing Michael Gregoritsch marked his debut with a late goal from an indirect free kick, but Brøndby were unable to find an equaliser.[51][52]

Date Round Opponents H / A Result
F–A		 Scorers Attendance
24 July 2025 Second qualifying round
First leg		 HB A 1–1 Bundgaard 62' 3,589
31 July 2025 Second qualifying round
Second leg		 HB H 1–0 Fukuda 31' 20,815
7 August 2025 Third qualifying round
First leg		 Víkingur Reykjavík A 0–3 1,200
14 August 2025 Third qualifying round
Second leg		 Víkingur Reykjavík H 4–0 Vallys (2) 45+2', 52', Bundgaard (2) 57', 71' 17,329
21 August 2025 Play-off round
First leg		 Strasbourg A 0–0 22,080
28 August 2025 Play-off round
Second leg		 Strasbourg H 2–3 Wass 45', Gregoritsch 86' 23,930

Notes

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References

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  1. ↑ "Frederik Birk udnævnt som ny cheftræner for Brøndby IF" [Frederik Birk appointed new head coach of Brøndby IF]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). 8 January 2025. Archived from the original on 19 January 2025. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
  2. ↑ Buck, Laurits (5 March 2025). "Wass jubler over ny aftale: Det betyder meget" [Wass thrilled with new contract: "It means a lot"]. Bold (in Danish). Archived from the original on 31 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  3. ↑ Dalgård, Jonas; Nielsen, Frederik Steen (23 May 2025). "Nu er det bekræftet – Brøndby henter back med velkendt navn". TV 2 Sport (in Danish). Archived from the original on 26 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  4. ↑ "Brøndby IF henter japanske Kotaro Uchino" [Brøndby IF signs Japanese Kotaro Uchino]. brondby.com (in Danish). 23 June 2025. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "Brøndby IF henter japanske Sho Fukuda" [Brøndby IF sign Japanese Sho Fukuda]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). 26 June 2025. Archived from the original on 23 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Jacob Rasmussen skifter til Red Bull Salzburg". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 9 June 2025. Archived from the original on 9 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "Yuito Suzuki skifter til SC Freiburg efter sæsonen". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 20 May 2025. Archived from the original on 26 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  8. ↑ "FC verpflichtet Sebastian Sebulonsen | 1. FC Köln" [FC sign Sebastian Sebulonsen]. 1. FC Köln (in German). 18 July 2025. Archived from the original on 19 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Norwich City sign Mathias Kvistgaarden". Norwich City. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  10. ↑ "Spillerne er tilbage – få overblikket over sommerens opstart" [Players return – your guide to the summer pre-season]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). 19 June 2025. Archived from the original on 31 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Programmet for opstarten 2025/26" [The pre-season schedule for 2025/26]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). 16 June 2025. Archived from the original on 31 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  12. ↑ Karlsen, Nanna Møller (28 June 2025). "Brøndby delte med Hvidovre i sommerens første test" [Brøndby drew with Hvidovre in first summer friendly]. 3point.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  13. ↑ "Sejr over Vejle Boldklub i anden testkamp" [Victory over Vejle in second pre-season friendly]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). 5 July 2025. Archived from the original on 12 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  14. ↑ Hoffskov, Ole (9 July 2025). "Sejr til Brøndby i Østrig" [Win for Brøndby in Austria]. Tipsbladet (in Danish). Archived from the original on 9 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  15. ↑ "Sejr mod Hertha Berlin i sidste test" [Brøndby defeat Hertha Berlin in final pre-season test]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). 13 July 2025. Archived from the original on 31 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  16. ↑ "Brøndby IF henter japanske Kotaro Uchino". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 23 June 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  17. ↑ "Brøndby IF skriver fireårig kontrakt med Mats Köhlert". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 23 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  18. ↑ "Brøndby IF henter japanske Shō Fukuda". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 26 June 2025. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
  19. ↑ "Brøndby IF henter Oliver Villadsen". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 17 July 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  20. ↑ "Brøndby IF henter Luis Binks". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 29 July 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  21. ↑ "Brøndby IF henter Michael Gregoritsch". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 20 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  22. ↑ "Brøndby IF henter den polske landsholdsspiller Bartosz Slisz". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 8 January 2026. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  23. ↑ "Brøndby IF køber Ousmane Sow". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 8 January 2026. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  24. ↑ "Brøndby IF skriver kontrakt med Emmanuel Dennis". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 22 January 2026. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  25. ↑ "Brøndby IF køber Mads Frøkjær-Jensen". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 2 February 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  26. ↑ "Yuito Suzuki skifter til SC Freiburg". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 20 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  27. ↑ "Mateusz Kowalczyk skifter til GKS Katowice". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 2 June 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  28. ↑ "Jacob Rasmussen skifter til Red Bull Salzburg". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 9 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  29. ↑ "Brøndby IF siger farvel til Ludvig Vraa". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 23 June 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  30. ↑ "Brøndby IF siger farvel til Mathias Kvistgaarden". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 8 July 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  31. ↑ "Sebastian Sebulonsen skifter til 1. FC Köln". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 18 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  32. ↑ "Adam Claridge skifter til FC Emmen". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 19 July 2025. Archived from the original on 13 September 2025. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  33. ↑ "Offensiver Neuzugang für unsere Roten Bullen" [Attacking reinforcement for our Red Bulls]. FC Red Bull Salzburg (in German). 2 September 2025. Archived from the original on 7 September 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  34. ↑ "Brøndby IF sælger Justin Che til New York Red Bulls" [Brøndby IF sell Justin Che to New York Red Bulls]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). 14 December 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  35. ↑ "Brøndby IF sælger Noah Nartey til Olympique Lyon" [Brøndby IF sells Noah Nartey to Olympique Lyon]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). 19 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  36. ↑ "Stijn Spierings skifter til amerikanske Real Salt Lake" [Stijn Spierings moves to American Real Salt Lake]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). 19 January 2026. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  37. ↑ "Brøndby IF henter Ben Godfrey i Atalanta". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 17 July 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  38. ↑ "Brøndby IF henter Mayckel Lahdo". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 1 February 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  39. ↑ "Carl Björk udlejes til B.93" [Carl Björk loaned out to B.93]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). 8 July 2025. Archived from the original on 9 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  40. ↑ "Brøndby IF forlænger med Lukas Larsen - udlejes til FC Emmen" [Brøndby IF extends with Lukas Larsen – loaned to FC Emmen]. Brøndby IF (in Danish). 11 July 2025. Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  41. ↑ "Emmanuel Yeboah udlejes til Halmstads BK". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 17 July 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  42. ↑ "Philip Søndergaard udlejes til FC Emmen". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 2 January 2026. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  43. ↑ "Michael Gregoritsch udlejes til FC Augsburg". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 7 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  44. ↑ "Marcus Younis udlejes til Melbourne City FC". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 22 January 2026. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  45. ↑ "Kotaro Uchino udlejes til Vissel Kobe". Brøndby IF (in Danish). 5 March 2026. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  46. ↑ "Brøndby slår AGF og vinder bronze". Tipsbladet (in Danish). 25 May 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  47. ↑ "HB vs Brøndby". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  48. ↑ "Víkingur R. vs Brøndby". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  49. ↑ "Brøndby-kollaps i Island" [Brøndby collapse in Iceland]. Bold.dk (in Danish). 7 August 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  50. ↑ "Brøndby IF leverede et mirakel på hjemmebane mod Víkingur Reykjavík" [Brøndby IF delivered a miracle at home against Víkingur Reykjavík]. Tipsbladet (in Danish). 14 August 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  51. ↑ Mølby, Morten (28 August 2025). "Franskmænd slukker Brøndbys europæiske drøm" [Frenchmen extinguish Brøndby's European dream]. DR Sporten (in Danish). Archived from the original on 29 August 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  52. ↑ "Brøndby vs Strasbourg". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 28 August 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
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