Elias Sørensen


Elias Fritjof Grænge Sørensen is a Danish professional footballer who plays for Newcastle United, as a striker.

Club career

After playing youth football for Danish club HB Køge, Sørensen became Køge's youngest ever player after coming on as a late substitute against Silkeborg on 8 May 2016 at the age of 16. In the summer of 2016, following a trial period, Sørensen signed for Newcastle United. In January 2019, Sørensen signed on loan for Blackpool. Whilst with Blackpool he continued to also play for the Newcastle under-23 team. Despite Blackpool manager Terry McPhillips suggesting he would play more games, he was recalled by Newcastle in March after making just one appearance for the club.
He then joined League Two side Carlisle United on 16 August 2019 on a loan deal until the end of the 2019–20 season. The loan was cut short on 20 December 2019 by Newcastle.

International career

Sørensen has represented Denmark at under-17 and under-19 international youth levels, and has also been involved with the under-21 team.