Danish football club FC Midtjylland is exploring ways to build a “meaningful and sustainable presence” in South Korea, its senior executives say, citing growing interest in the country following the club’s recent signings of Korean players. Company officials say they see opportunities in youth development, including creating pathways for young Korean athletes.
Jonas Lygaard, the club’s CEO, and Ove Pedersen, its vice sporting director, recently visited Korea after Midtjylland’s under-17 team took part in the K League International Youth Cup. The tournament, hosted by South Korea’s top professional league, brings together youth teams from Korea and overseas, which executives describe as a chance for their academy side to compete internationally and learn more about Korean football and the wider environment in the country.
Both sources frame the effort as a longer-term sports partnership rather than a short visit, and they reference the club’s current Korean links, including players who have joined Midtjylland and the national-team presence reflected in the club’s squad composition.
