Hans Christian Bernat
Birth date13 November 2000 (age 25)
Birth placeMorud, Denmark[1]
Height1.92 m[2]
PositionGoalkeeper
CurrentclubKarlsruher SC
Clubnumber1
Youthclubs 1Morud IF[3]
Youthyears 22012–201?
Youthclubs 2Næsby Boldklub[4]
Youthyears 3201?–2015
Youthclubs 3OB
Youthyears 42016
Youthclubs 4Nordsjælland
Youthyears 52016–2019
Youthclubs 5OB
Years 12019–2024
Clubs 1OB
Caps 145
Goals 10
Years 22024–2025
Clubs 2Botev Plovdiv
Caps 232
Goals 20
Years 32025–
Clubs 3Karlsruher SC
Caps 333
Goals 30
Nationalyears 12015–2016
Nationalteam 1Denmark U16
Nationalcaps 14
Nationalgoals 10
Nationalyears 22016–2017
Nationalteam 2Denmark U17
Nationalcaps 27
Nationalgoals 20
Nationalyears 32017
Nationalteam 3Denmark U18
Nationalcaps 32
Nationalgoals 30
Nationalyears 42018–2019
Nationalteam 4Denmark U19
Nationalcaps 47
Nationalgoals 40
Club-update18 May 2026

Hans Christian Bernat (ˈhænˀs ˈkʰʁestjæn pæɐ̯ˈnæt, - ˈkʰʁæs-; born 13 November 2000) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Karlsruher SC.

Early life

Bernat was born in Morud,[1] a town on the island of Funen. His father, Robert Bernat, is a former goalkeeper who played for B 1909, Næsby Boldklub and Vejle Boldklub.[5][1] He is of Polish descent through his father, whose parents fled to Denmark from Poland after World War II.[6]

Club career

OB

Early career

Bernat started his career for local clubs on Funen, Morud IF and Næsby Boldklub,[4] before moving to the biggest club on the island, OB. He moved to the FC Nordsjælland academy in January 2016, but returned to OB after six months, where he signed a three-year youth contract.[7] Bernat progressed through the youth system and went on a trials with two Premier League clubs; Brighton & Hove Albion in 2017 and Manchester United in August 2018.[8][9] He eventually continued playing for OB, signing his first professional contract – a two-year deal – with the club on 16 March 2019, as he was also promoted to the first-team squad.[10] Bernat signed another contract extension on 29 December 2019, keeping him part of the club until 2024.[11]

First team

Bernat made his professional debut on 8 July 2020, the final game of the 2019–20 season, starting the game against Silkeborg.[12] In the subsequent season, he served as a backup goalkeeper, making three appearances for the professional team in the league. However, during the 2021–22 season, he successfully claimed a consistent starting position from the seventh matchday onwards. Throughout the regular season and the relegation round combined, he played a total of 26 games.[2]

Bernat lost his starting spot in the 2022–23 season, but returned to the starting lineup after Martin Hansen's injury in March 2023.[13] In the following season, he assumed the role of a starter due to another injury to Hansen in October 2023.[14] He showcased impressive performances during the fall period, but was benched again in the spring of 2024, after OB signed Viljar Myhra in January 2024.[15] In April 2024, Bernat announced that he would not extend his expiring contract, and leave OB at the end of the season.[16]

Botev Plovdiv

On 18 June 2024, media reported that Bernat successfully completed his medical and signed a two-year contract with Bulgarian First League club Botev Plovdiv, with an option for an additional season.[17] The following day, his new club confirmed the move.[18]

Karlsruher

On 2 July 2025, Bernat signed with Karlsruher SC in 2. Bundesliga.[19]

International career

Bernat has represented Denmark at youth international levels from under-16 to under-19.[20]

Career statistics

[2]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cup[a]EuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
OB2019–20Danish Superliga1000——10
2020–21Danish Superliga3000——30
2021–22Danish Superliga26080——150
2022–23Danish Superliga7000——70
2023–24Danish Superliga8020——100
Total450100——550
Botev Plovdiv2024–25Bulgarian First League320103[b]010370
Karlsruher SC2025–262. Bundesliga32020——340
Career total109013030101260
  1. ^ Includes Danish Cup, Bulgarian Cup, DFB-Pokal
  2. ^ One appearance in UEFA Europa League, two appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

References

  1. ^ Rasmussen, Arne (20 January 2017). "Morud-knægt til Skole VM". fyens.dk. Fyens Stiftstidende. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
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  3. ^ "Moruds landsholdsspillere". fodbold.morud.dk. Morud Idrætsforening. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Hans Christian Bernat - OB.DK". www.ob.dk. Odense Boldklub. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Robert Bernat – danskfodbold". danskfodbold.com. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  6. ^ Blohm, Mathias (10 October 2021). "OB’s nye førstemålmand bringer minder om fortidens fynske helte" (in da-DK). Campo
  7. ^ Kirchner, Buster (22 June 2016). "OB henter landsholdsmålmand hjem". dbold.dk. D'Bold. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  8. ^ Koustrup, Louise (8 August 2018). "17-årig OB-målmand træner med Manchester United". TV 2/Fyn. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  9. ^ Abildtrup, Niels (8 August 2018). "Ung OB-keeper træner i United". Fyens Stiftstidende. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  10. ^ "To år til Hans Christian Bernat". Odense Boldklub. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  11. ^ Abildtrup, Niels (29 December 2019). "OB forlænger med ung keeper". Fyens Stiftstidende. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  12. ^ Nielsen, Jonas (8 July 2020). "OB skifter ti – Silkeborg med ny målmand". bold.dk. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  13. ^ Murphy, Cillian (19 February 2023). "Bernat efter rent bur og sen startplads: Det betyder meget" (in Danish). bold.dk. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  14. ^ Bak, Daniel (24 October 2023). "OB-keeper var på bænken: Han har været skadet" (in Danish). bold.dk. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  15. ^ Kirkegård, Simon (24 November 2023). "OB-keeper om kontraktudløb: Lige så meget op til klubben" (in Danish). bold.dk. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  16. ^ Glud, Rasmus (11 April 2024). "Bernat forlader OB" (in Danish). bold.dk. Archived 18 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  17. ^ Glud, Rasmus (18 June 2024). "Bernat rykker til Bulgarien" (in Danish). bold.dk. Archived 18 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  18. ^ "Ботев привлече вратаря Ханс Кристиан Бернат" [Botev signed goalkeeper Hans Christian Bernat] (in bg-BG). ПФК Ботев Пловдив. 19 June 2024. Archived 19 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  19. ^ "KSC verpflichtet Torwart Hans Christian Bernat" [KSC signs goalkeeper Hans Christian Bernat] (in German). Karlsruher SC. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  20. ^ "Hans Christian Bernat - Landsholdsdatabasen". dbu.dk. Danish Football Association. Retrieved 5 August 2020.