Seventeen-year-old defender Emilie Zeeberg has become the first officially confirmed player for Lyngby Boldklub’s new women’s team, opening the roster for a project aimed at building the club’s future side.
The move is a homecoming. Zeeberg grew up and still lives in Kongens Lyngby and previously played for Lyngby at grassroots level in her early youth. She returns after several seasons with B.93, where she featured for the U16 and U19 teams and made 15 senior appearances. B.93’s senior side competes in Denmark’s second tier, the B-Liga.
Emilie Zeeberg: A New Era for Lyngby Women’s Football
Zeeberg is a versatile defender who can operate both at full-back and in central defense, bringing division-level experience despite her age.
She has described pride in becoming the first player signed to the project and in returning to Lyngby from the outset. After discussions with Head of Women’s Football Jack Majgaard and staff member Cilje about the team’s vision, she expressed confidence in the plan, set her sights on climbing to higher divisions, and emphasized her readiness to contribute on and off the pitch.
Majgaard views her arrival as a key first step in building the squad. The club highlights her ambition, potential, and experience in senior football, along with her local roots and understanding of what it means to represent Lyngby. Zeeberg is expected to help set standards and shape the culture of the new team.
With this first signing in place, Lyngby continues assembling a strong, ambitious, and locally anchored group to write the next chapter in the club’s history. The focus on developing local talent like Zeeberg is crucial for the long-term success of the women’s team, fostering a sense of community and pride. As the team grows, fans can look forward to an exciting journey ahead as Lyngby Boldklub aims for higher achievements in women’s football.