Jakob Kiilerich
Jakob Kiilerich Rask is a Danish footballer who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club Zulte Waregem.
Career
He was born in Horsens. Playing for the academy of AC Horsens, he was lauded as the best player for the U17 team in the first half of the 2016–17 season.Kiilerich started his senior career in Kolding IF, making his debut in the Danish 1st Division in 2019. In March 2024 he was loaned by Swedish Allsvenskan team Mjällby AIF. In his Allsvenskan debut on 21 April, he also scored a goal, though Mjällby lost 2–1. On 29 April, he scored his second goal, this time a decisive goal in a 3–2 victory over Kalmar. However, Kiilerich was accused of handballing as the goal went in, which would be illegal. Kiilerich claimed that the ball hit his shoulder, which is legal. No video gave a clear answer.
On 30 September 2024, it was announced that Kiilerich would join Mjällby permanently in 2025.
On 3 August 2025, Kiilerich signed for Belgian Pro League club Zulte Waregem from Mjällby with immediate effect.