Magnus Troest (born 5 June 1987) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Italian Serie D club Pompei.

In May 2005 he transferred back home to Denmark, to play for FC Midtjylland (FCM) in the top-flight Danish Superliga championship.

for €1.5 million) and he again performed well, playing nearly 30 games and helping the club into Serie A. Genoa bought back Troest in June 2009, for €900,000.

[11] Troest remained in Italian second tier by completing a transfer to Juve Stabia, signing a two-year contract with an option to renew.

[15] His sister, Stina Troest, is a hurdler who has competed 400 meter hurdles at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore 2010 and won silver.