Career
He played 20 matches and scored two goals for the Danish national team, and represented his country at the 1988 European Championship. Born in Malling, Kristensen started his career with local top-flight team AGF Aarhus in 1982. His talent was soon discovered, as he played 12 games for the Danish under-21 national team from 1983 to 1986.
He made his national team debut in May 1987, and took part in a single match at the 1988 European Championship.
He 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 is also remembered by "Toon" fans for having a strong long-range shot. He was the second Newcastle player to gain caps for the Danish national team after Preben Arentoft, playing two national team matches in 1991.
He was loaned out to Bristol City in November 1992, before he permanently left Newcastle in February 1993.
He moved to Portsmouth Football Club before ending his career back in Denmark. He made fine displays in the central defense of AaB, and took part in AaB"s campaign in the international 1996 Union of European Football Associations 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.