Mads Giersing Valentin Pedersen

Mads Giersing Valentin Pedersen is a Danish defender who operates primarily at left-back. Born in Hørsholm, he developed through Snekkersten IF, Nivå-Kokkedal and Farum BK before progressing into FC Nordsjælland’s first team in 2015. Pedersen made his Superliga debut that September against AGF and established himself as a regular during the 2016–17 season. He also received regular Denmark Under-21 call-ups during that period. In June 2019, he moved from FC Nordsjælland to FC Augsburg, beginning his Bundesliga career in Germany. After limited early appearances, Mads Pedersen joined FC Zürich on loan in January 2020 before returning to Augsburg and becoming a dependable option on the left. His role can also extend into midfield or wing-back areas, reflecting his positional versatility.