Lars Gerson
Luxembourgish professional footballer
Lars Christian Krogh Gerson (born 5 February 1990) is a Luxembourgish professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Luxembourg National Division side Käerjéng and the Luxembourg national team.
International career
Gerson made his debut for Luxembourg on 26 March 2008, in a 0–2 friendly loss against Wales.
Gerson has also represented Luxembourg at youth level, a.o. at the under-17 European Championship of 2006.
On 10 June 2025, Gerson made his 100th international appearance in a friendly match against the Republic of Ireland.
Personal life
Gerson was born in Luxembourg City to a Luxembourgish father and Norwegian mother. His maternal grandfather is the Norwegian anchorman Lars-Jacob Krogh.
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 28 October 2021
International
As of match played 10 June 2025
As of 13 October 2015
Score lists Luxembourg's goal tally first.
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