About Kjøbenhavns Boldklub

Kjøbenhavns Boldklub (commonly known as KB) is one of the oldest sports clubs in Europe, founded in 1876 in Copenhagen. Initially established as a multi-sport club, it introduced football in 1878, making it the oldest football club outside the British Isles and a pioneer of the sport in continental Europe. The club played a key role in the early development of football in Denmark, including organizing one of the first national tournaments in 1888 and contributing to the foundation of the Danish Football Association in 1889.

KB quickly became the dominant force in early Danish football. It won several of the first official competitions and was crowned the first Danish national champion in the 1912–13 season. Over the following decades, the club established itself as the most successful team in Denmark, winning numerous league titles and producing many key players for the national team. Its influence extended beyond domestic competitions, as KB players were central to Denmark’s early international success, including the silver medal at the 1908 Olympic Games.

Throughout the 20th century, KB remained a major club, although its dominance gradually declined as Danish football became more competitive. By the late 20th century, financial challenges and structural changes in the sport led to a major turning point: in 1992, KB merged its professional team with Boldklubben 1903 to form FC Copenhagen. Despite this, KB continues to exist as an amateur and youth club, preserving its historic legacy as a foundational institution in Danish football.