Dennis Gjengaar (born 24 February 2004) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls.
Born in Horten, Gjengaar began his career with his home-town team ÃÂrn Horten. While with ÃÂrn Horten, Gjengaar made 15 appearances and scored one goal in the Norwegian Third Division. Gjengaar was the youngest player to debut with the first team of ÃÂrn Horten, making his debut on 7 May 2019 against VÃÂ¥lerenga 2 at the age of 15 years and 68 days. He joined Odd during July 2020, where he continued his training. Gjengaar played in the Norwegian Second Division for Odd 2, making 51 appearances and scoring three goals.
On 25 February 2022, Gjengaar signed his first professional contract with Odd. Gjengaar made his first appearance with the Odds BK first team on 19 May 2022, in a Norwegian Cup match against Hei IL. He came on in place of Gilli Rólantsson as his team won 6âÂÂ1.
On 10 September 2022, Gjengaar started his first match in the top flight Eliteserien, scoring his first two goals as a professional in a 3âÂÂ1 victory against Sandefjord Fotball. His performance was praised after the match by his coach, PÃÂ¥l Arne Johansen, who cited that Gjengaar had great potential. On 2 October 2022, Gjengaar opened the scoring for Odd in a 2âÂÂ2 draw against Haugesund. On 22 October 2022, Gjengaar continued his goal scoring run, opening the scoring for Odd in a 2âÂÂ1 victory against VÃÂ¥lerenga. The following match day, 30 October 2022, Gjengaar scored his fifth goal of the season in a 2âÂÂ0 victory against Lillestrøm.
For his second season with the first team, Gjengaar became a regular in the starting eleven for Odd. On 6 August 2023, he scored his first goal of the season in a 4âÂÂ0 victory against Stabæk. On 27 August 2023, Gjengaar opened the scoring for Odd in a 2-2 draw against VÃÂ¥lerenga
On 16 February 2024, it was announced that Gjengaar was transferred to Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls for an undisclosed transfer fee, signing a four-year contract. On 22 June 2024, Gjengaar scored his first goal for New York in a 3âÂÂ0 victory over Toronto FC.
On 15 March 2025, Gjengaar scored his first goal of the season for New York, the equalizing goal in a 2âÂÂ2 draw with Orlando City SC. On 7 May 2025, Gjengaar scored for New York in a 4âÂÂ1 victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, helping his club advance in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Gjengaar has played in various Norwegian junior national teams, including the Norway under-20 team. With the Under-19, he took part, among other things, in the U19 UEFA Euro Championship Qualifiers.
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