Filip Bundgaard Kristensen (born 3 July 2004) is a Danish professional

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who plays as a winger for

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club Brøndby. He represents Denmark at under-19 level.

Club career

Randers

Bundgaard progressed through the youth academy of

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, after he started playing football for Hornbæk SF and

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. He made 28 appearances for the under-17 team, scoring 16 goals between 2018 and 2021. In the 2020–21 season, he scored five goals in 15 appearances for the under-19 side. On 5 July 2020, Bundgaard made his professional debut for Randers' first team, coming on as a substitute in the 90th minute alongside his brother Oliver Bundgaard, in the 3–2

relegation group win over

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. Thereby, he became the youngest ever Randers' player and the second youngest ever player in Superliga history, behind only Jeppe Kjær. This remained his only appearance during the 2019–20 season. He signed his first professional contract on 30 September 2020, a three-year deal keeping him at the club until 2023. In the 2020–21 season, Bundgaard made eleven total appearances. He scored his first goal for the club on 10 November 2020 in a

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win over

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, becoming Randers' youngest ever goalscorer as well as the youngest ever goalscorer in the cup. He also won his first trophy at the end of the season, as Randers beat

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by 4–0 in the

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. Bundgaard made his European debut on 19 August 2021, coming off the bench in the 76th minute for Vito Hammershøy-Mistrati in a 1–1 draw in the

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qualifier against Turkish club

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. On 17 October 2022, he extended his contract with Randers until 2026, after becoming a regular starter for the club as an 18-year-old.

Brøndby

On 1 February 2024,

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, Brøndby signed Bundgaard to a four-and-a-half-year contract. Although the transfer fee was officially undisclosed, it was reported to be €3 million. This figure made him

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in the 88th minute of a 1–0 league victory against

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. Bundgaard scored his first goal for the club on 20 May, when Yuito Suzuki made a well-timed run and selflessly squared the ball to him. Bundgaard then slotted it home, contributing to Brøndby's 2–0 victory over

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qualifying matches against Llapi and

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. He also netted a brace in a 4–0 Danish Superliga away win over AaB in August 2024. In the Danish Cup, Bundgaard opened the scoring after 38 seconds with a solo effort in a 5–0 victory at

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, helping Brøndby advance to the round of 16. Mainly an impact substitute during the season, he scored five goals in 31 appearances as Brøndby finished third in the league.

International career

Bundgaard made his debut for Denmark under-16s on 26 November 2019, starting in a 1–1 friendly draw against

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, Turkey, under national team coach

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. He made his first appearance at under-17 level the following year, on 10 September 2020, in a friendly against

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. After one appearance for the under-17s, Bundgaard was included in the Denmark under-18 squad, making his debut in a friendly against

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on 4 September 2021 in

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, Sweden. He scored his first international goal on 28 March 2022 for the under-18s in a friendly against

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, his shot squirming through the arms of goalkeeper Max Thompson shortly before the break in an eventual 3–3 draw. He was called up for the Denmark under-19s for the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifiers played in September 2022. He immediately scored on his debut against

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on 21 September, beating

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goalkeeper Papuna Beruashvili one-on-one in the first half, as Denmark won 3–1.

Style of play

Bundgaard plays primarily as an

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but is also capable of operating as a

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or in a more central role. He has been noted for his technical ability and creativity, frequently contributing to his team's offensive play by setting up goalscoring opportunities with precise passes and key assists. Bundgaard is recognised for his high work rate, agility, and proficiency in dribbling, which allows him to navigate tight spaces and challenge defenders effectively. Although he was not a prolific goalscorer early on, his dynamic movement and ability to drive the ball forward are central to his role in creating attacking chances.

Personal life

Bundgaard is the younger brother of fellow professional football and Denmark youth international Oliver Bundgaard, who preceded him into

's academy where both were to spend their formative years.

Career statistics

Honours

Randers *

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bundgaard, Filip 2004 births Living people Footballers from Randers Danish men's footballers 21st-century Danish sportsmen Denmark men's youth international footballers Denmark men's under-21 international footballers Men's association football midfielders Danish Superliga players Randers FC players Brøndby IF players