Bjørn Kristensen (born 10 October 1963) is a Danish former professional footballer and Venstre politician in Aarhus Municipality.
Kristensen also made 20 appearances in which he scored two goals for the Denmark national team, and represented his country at the 1988 European Championship.
Kristensen joined Newcastle United in March 1989, as a 25-year old, and became a popular figure amongst the fans for his versatility; he could play as a defender or midfielder.
He made fine displays in the central defense of AaB, and took part in club's campaign in the international 1995–96 UEFA Champions League tournament.
Despite being an experienced player in a young squad, Kristensen suffered a number of injuries and only played a total of 22 games for AaB.