Bjørn Kristensen (footballer, Born 1993)
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Bjorn Kristensen (also spelt Bjørn Kristensen; born 5 April 1993) is a Maltese professional
footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby le ...
who plays as a midfielder for Hibernians and the Malta national team.


Early and personal life

Born in Marsaxlokk, Kristensen has a Danish father and Maltese mother. His parents met in Malta and started a family there.


Club career

He played youth football in Denmark with Hessel Gods Football School and Silkeborg IF. Upon his return to Malta, he began playing with Hibernians during the 2010–11 season. In February 2012, he went on trial with English club Everton, and also trialled with German club Werder Bremen.


International career

He made his senior international debut for Malta on 29 February 2012. He had previously played for the Malta under-21 team.


References

1993 births Living people Maltese people of Danish descent Maltese men's footballers Malta men's international footballers Maltese expatriate men's footballers Maltese expatriate sportspeople in Denmark Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark Silkeborg IF players Hibernians F.C. players Maltese Premier League players Malta men's under-21 international footballers Men's association football midfielders {{Malta-footy-bio-stub