Jacob Dehn Andersen (born 4 August 1995) is a retired Danish professional

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who played as a

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. He is currently the assistant manager of

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Club career

Randers

Dehn debuted for

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at the age of 16 on 27 April 2012 against

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. He was also on a trial at

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earlier in his youth career. He signed a 3-year old professional contract and was promoted to the first team squad at the age of only 16. Dehn was a very talented player and went on a trial at

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in March 2015, without earning any contract. He announced in June 2015, that he wouldn't continue at the club for the next season.

Vejle Boldklub

On 3 July 2015 it was confirmed, that Dehn had signed a 1.5-year contract with

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. He played his first match for Vejle against

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on 26 July 2015, which ended 1-1. In July 2016, he was on a one-week trial at

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, however, he didn't get any contract. Dehn wanted to start a new chapter in another club and Vejle announced in July 2016, that they had terminated his contract.

Viborg

After a successful trial at

, he signed a two-year contract with the club on 18 July 2016. Dehn failed to become a regular part of the squad in the first season, with only three league matches played.

Skive

On 31 January 2020, Dehn joined

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club

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Retirement and coaching career

After 1,5 years at

, 25-year old Dehn announced his retirement on 28 May 2021 and revealed, that he would continue as an assistant coach for AGF's U-15 squad. On 18 July 2022, Dehn was hired as assistant coach of his former club

. On July 2, 2024, Dehn moved to

where he was employed as assistant and transition coach under manager Lasse Holmgaard. On November 30, 2024, Kolding fired coach Holmgaard and Dehn was appointed interim head coach. He continued in his previous postion, after Albert Rudé was appointed manager on January 6, 2025.KOLDINGS NYE CHEF: SPANSK SUCCESTRÆNER OVERTAGER TØJLERNE
kolding-if.dk, 6 January 2025

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