Jens Rinke Kristensen (born 16 April 1990) is a Danish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Club career

Born in Haderslev, Rinke was part of the Midtjylland youth academy, and participated in a trial practice with English Premier League club Everton at age 15. In July 2009, he trialled with AC Horsens but did not manage to secure a contract.

Jens Rinke

On 1 February 2010, Rinke signed his first senior contract with Kolding FC in the second-tier Danish 1st Division. A year later, on 22 March 2011, he was signed by Fredericia on a contract lasting until the end of the season, after becoming a free agent in Kolding. He established himself as a starter at the club and extended his contract shortly after.

Jens Rinke

Rinke would later also play for Vestsjælland, SønderjyskE, Silkeborg and Kolding IF. On 1 February 2020, Rinke was released by Kolding IF.

Jens Rinke

Coaching career

In January 2021, Rinke was hired as an academy goalkeeper coach for his former club SønderjyskE.

International career

He gained one cap for the Denmark under-20 team.

References

1990 births

Living people

Danish men's footballers

Kolding FC players

FC Fredericia players

FC Vestsjælland players

Sønderjyske Fodbold players

Silkeborg IF players

Danish 1st Division players

Danish Superliga players

Men's association football goalkeepers

Kolding IF players

Danish 2nd Division players

Denmark men's youth international footballers

People from Haderslev Municipality

FC Midtjylland players

Sønderjyske Fodbold non-playing staff

Footballers from the Region of Southern Denmark