Jacob Steen Vestergaard Christensen (born 25 June 2001), also known as Jaxe, is a Danish professional footballer who plays for Sønderjyske, on loan from Molde in Norwegian Eliteserien.
Career FC Nordsjælland Christensen played for Akademisk Boldklub (AB) before moving to FC Nordsjælland at the age of 12. In preparation for the 2018–19 season, he practiced with the first team. He was later permanently promoted to the first team by head coach Kasper Hjulmand.
On 15 July 2018, the first matchday of the new season, he made his debut at the age of 17 in a 1–1 draw against Esbjerg fB in the Danish Superliga, when he came on for Benjamin Hansen in the 73rd minute of the game. On 1 October, he signed a contract extension, keeping him a part of Nordsjælland until 2021. Christensen established himself as a substitute and made 22 league appearances during his first season, in which he did not score.
In the following season – 2019–20 – Christensen made his breakthrough as a starter. On 31 August 2019, he scored his first goal in the Superliga in a 2–1 home win over Hobro IK. During the season, he made 32 league appearances in which he scored one goal.
1. FC Köln In July 2023, Christensen joined Bundesliga club 1.FC Köln on a free transfer and signed a contract until 2026. He made his debut for the club in DFB Pokal on 14 August 2023 appearing as a substitute against VfL Osnabrück, in a 3–1 win away after extra time for his new club. He made his Bundesliga debut appearing as a substitute in a 1–1 draw on 27 January 2024 away against VfL Wolfsburg. He made his first league start for the club on 13 April 2024, away against Bayern Munich.
Molde On 1 September 2025, Christensen signed a contract with Molde in Norway until the end of 2028.
Sønderjyske On 10 August 2026, Christensen returned to Denmark, to play for Sønderjyske on a loan-deal until June 2027.Sønderjyske fodbold henter Jaxe hjem til 3F Superliga, Sønderjyskefodbold.dk, 10 August 2026
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNordsjælland2018–19Danish Superliga2200050—2702019–20Danish Superliga32100——3212020–21Danish Superliga29000——2902021–22Danish Superliga28020——3002022–23Danish Superliga30071——371Total14119150—15521. FC Köln2023–24Bundesliga7010——802024–252. Bundesliga0000——00Total7010——801. FC Köln II2023–24Regionalliga West20———20Molde2025Eliteserien6010——70202610000——100Total16010——170Sønderjyske2026–27Danish Superliga3000——30Career total169111150—1852
Honours 1.FC Koln 2.Bundesliga: 2024–25
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