Born in Copenhagen,[1] he played his entire career as a goalkeeper for local club B 93.

He was a tall and strong goalkeeper, with great tactical sense and positioning.

[2] He made his national team debut in May 1927, and went on to play 41 games until October 1939.

[2] Svend Jensen died in February 1979, while living at Østerbro in Copenhagen.

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