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{{Short description|Danish footballer (born 1983)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name                = Thomas Kahlenberg
| image               = 20140904 - Thomas Kahlenberg.jpg
| caption             = Kahlenberg training with the Denmark national team in 2014
| full_name           = Thomas Zeuthen Kahlenberg<ref>{{cite web |title=Landsholdsstjerne scorer million på salg af lejlighed |url=https://www.seoghoer.dk/nyheder/landsholdsstjerne-scorer-million-paa-salg-af-lejlighed |website=seoghoer.dk |date=24 February 2014 |publisher=Aller Media |access-date=7 March 2020}}</ref>
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1983|3|20}}
| birth_place         = [[Hvidovre]], Denmark
| height              = 1.83 m
| position            = [[Attacking midfielder]]
| currentclub         = 
| youthyears1         = 1997–1998 |youthclubs1 = [[Hvidovre IF|Hvidovre]]
| youthyears2         = 1998–2001 |youthclubs2 = [[Brøndby IF|Brøndby]]
| years1              = 2001–2005 |clubs1 = [[Brøndby IF|Brøndby]] |caps1 = 97  |goals1 = 28
| years2              = 2005–2009 |clubs2 = [[AJ Auxerre|Auxerre]] |caps2 = 130 |goals2 = 19
| years3              = 2009–2013 |clubs3 = [[VfL Wolfsburg]] |caps3 = 39 |goals3 = 1
| years4              = 2012      |clubs4 =  → [[Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C.|Evian]] (loan) | caps4 = 15 |goals4 = 2
| years5              = 2013–2017 |clubs5 = [[Brøndby IF|Brøndby]] |caps5 = 57 |goals5 = 5
| totalcaps           = 338
| totalgoals          = 55
| nationalyears1      = 1999–2000 |nationalteam1 = [[Denmark national under-17 football team|Denmark U17]] | nationalcaps1 = 9 |nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalyears2      = 2000–2002 |nationalteam2 = [[Denmark national under-19 football team|Denmark U19]] | nationalcaps2 = 7 |nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3      = 2004      |nationalteam3 = [[Denmark national under-20 football team|Denmark U20]] | nationalcaps3 = 1 |nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalyears4      = 2002–2006 |nationalteam4 = [[Denmark national under-21 football team|Denmark U21]] | nationalcaps4 = 26 |nationalgoals4 = 10
| nationalyears5      = 2003–2015 |nationalteam5 = [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]]               |nationalcaps5 = 47 |nationalgoals5 = 5
| manageryears1       = 2018–2020
| managerclubs1       = [[Hellerup IK|HIK]] (youth coach)
| manageryears2       = 2020–2024
| managerclubs2       = Denmark U16 (assistant)
}}

'''Thomas Zeuthen Kahlenberg''' ({{IPA|da|ˈkʰɑˀln̩ˌpɛɐ̯ˀ}}; born 20 March 1983) is a Danish former professional [[association football|footballer]] who played as an [[attacking midfielder]]. He started his career with [[Brøndby IF]], winning two [[Danish Superliga]] championships, and played abroad at French club [[AJ Auxerre|Auxerre]] and German club [[VfL Wolfsburg]]. He has played 46 games and scored five goals for the [[Denmark national football team|Denmark national team]], and represented Denmark at the [[UEFA Euro 2004|2004 European Championship]], [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] and [[UEFA Euro 2012|2012 European Championship]]. He was named 2004 [[Danish Football Player of the Year#Young Players of the Year|Danish under-21 ''Player of the Year'']].

==Club career==

===Brøndby===
Born in [[Hvidovre]], Denmark, Kahlenberg was fifteen years old when he moved from lower-league club [[Hvidovre IF]] to [[Brøndby IF|Brøndby]].<ref name="Kahlenberg Brøndby">{{cite news|title=Hey Tommy Tommy|url=http://www.brondby.com/article.asp?aid=36326&id=145|work=[[Brøndby IF]]|date=21 December 2005|access-date=14 September 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060103202238/http://www.brondby.com/article.asp?aid=36326&id=145|archive-date=3 January 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndbys vilde plan: Sådan skaffer vi en ny Agger|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4693232.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 April 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg progressed through the ranks at the club's youth system and said that he learned a lot from development to "behaving as a professional footballer".<ref name="Kahlenberg Brøndby"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/degn-frisk-paa-tyske-tacklinger|title=Degn frisk på tyske tacklinger|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=3 January 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211200332/https://www.bt.dk/sport/degn-frisk-paa-tyske-tacklinger|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/og-det-var-broendby|title=Og det var Brøndby...|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=6 January 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211200314/https://www.bt.dk/sport/og-det-var-broendby|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/gejst-og-grin-skal-give-guld|title=Gejst og grin skal give guld|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=21 April 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211200423/https://www.bt.dk/sport/gejst-og-grin-skal-give-guld|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kometen Kahlenberg|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kometen-kahlenberg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 August 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In April 2002, Kahlenberg signed his first professional contract with Brøndby.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/04/17/kahlenberg-paa-fuld-tid|title=Kahlenberg på fuld tid|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=17 April 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211211802/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/04/17/kahlenberg-paa-fuld-tid|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> After the club's youth team coach [[Tom Køhlert]] was promoted to head coach, he made his Superliga debut against [[Copenhagen Derby|arch-rivals]], [[FC København|København]] on 12 May 2002, in a 1–1 draw, at the penultimate match of the [[2001–02 Danish Superliga|2001–02 season]] and helped Brøndby secure the 2001–02 Danish championship on [[goal difference]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/rangers-lurer-i-kulissen|title=Rangers lurer i kulissen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=11 May 2012|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211200358/https://www.bt.dk/sport/rangers-lurer-i-kulissen|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/05/12/ikke-mestre-endnu|title='Ikke mestre endnu'|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=12 May 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211212045/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/05/12/ikke-mestre-endnu|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/05/12/livsvigtigt-point|title=Livsvigtigt point|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=12 May 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211212049/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/05/12/livsvigtigt-point|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Kahlenberg went on to make two appearances in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Kahlenberg – Statistik for Superligen 2001–02|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1233&aar=2001%2F2002|publisher=Auperstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

At the start of the 2002–03 season, Kahlenberg played in the central midfield for Brøndby, where he set up the attacks with his great technique and view for the game.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lettet Laudrup|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/lettet-laudrup-0|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 July 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Laudrups legestue|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/laudrups-legestue|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 July 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Det sidste skridt|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/det-sidste-skridt-0|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 August 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Den gule tråd|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/den-gule-traad|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=11 November 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby-anfører: Vi er stadig de største|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/broendby-anfoerer-vi-er-stadig-de-stoerste|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=13 March 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg made his UEFA Champions League debut, coming against [[FK Dinamo Tirana|Dinamo Tirana]] in the first leg of the tournament second round, starting a match and played 67 minutes before being substituted, in a 1–0 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/07/31/det-holdt-haardt|title=Det holdt hårdt|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=31 July 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212145645/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/07/31/det-holdt-haardt|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In the return leg, Kahlenberg started the whole game, as he helped the club win 4–0 to progress to the next round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/08/07/sikker-sejr-i-albanien|title=Sikker sejr i Albanien|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=7 August 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212145743/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/08/07/sikker-sejr-i-albanien|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Kahlenberg made an interview over his frustration to score his first goal despite making good chances.<ref>{{cite news|title=Frustreret over måltørke|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/frustreret-over-maaltoerke|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 November 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> But on 10 November 2002 he scored his first goal for Brøndby, in a 1–1 draw against [[Esbjerg fB]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/11/10/igen-1-1-mod-esbjerg|title=Igen 1-1 mod Esbjerg|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=10 November 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212151853/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/11/10/igen-1-1-mod-esbjerg|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance led him to sign a contract extension, keeping him until 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndby forlænger med Kahlenberg|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/article3192535.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=18 November 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Two weeks later on 23 November 2002, Kahlenberg scored his second goal for the club, in a 7–1 win against [[FC Nordsjælland|Farum BK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/11/23/farum-nedsablet|title=Farum nedsablet|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=23 November 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212151936/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/11/23/farum-nedsablet|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> A month later, he was named Talent of the Year by the Players' Association and Ekstrabladet.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jon Dahl Årets Spiller|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/jon-dahl-aarets-spiller|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=5 December 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/12/06/talentpris-til-thoma|title=Talentpris til Thomas Kahlenberg|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=6 December 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212152733/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/12/06/talentpris-til-thomas-kahlenberg|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/01/05/kahlenberg-bedst|title=Kahlenberg bedst|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=5 January 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212152730/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/01/05/kahlenberg-bedst|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> His performance attracted interests from European clubs, leading his agent stating Kahlenberg is worth 5 million kroner.<ref>{{cite news|title=FIFA-agent: Kahlenberg kan sælges for 15 millioner|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/fifa-agent-kahlenberg-kan-saelges-for-15-millioner|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 March 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He later scored two more goals later in the 2002–03 season, coming against [[FC Midtjylland]] and [[Odense Boldklub|Odense BK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/04/27/klasseforskel|title=Klasseforskel!|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=27 April 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212155425/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/04/27/klasseforskel|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby tog førstepladsen efter storsejr|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/broendby-tog-foerstepladsen-efter-storsejr|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 June 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, Brøndby failed to defend the league title after they ended up finishing second place in the league.<ref>{{cite news|title=BRAGET I PARKEN: Jægersoldaterne og de muntre rekrutter|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/braget-i-parken-jaegersoldaterne-og-de-muntre-rekrutter|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 April 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Laudrup-babies: Nu er det vores tur|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/laudrup-babies-nu-er-det-vores-tur|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 May 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/06/22/soelv|title=Soelv|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=22 June 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212155337/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/06/22/soelv|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite this, Kahlenberg helped the club reach the [[2002–03 Danish Cup#Final|Danish Cup Final]] after beating [[Aalborg Boldspilklub|AaB]] 4–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/05/08/broendbytips-kamper-paa-jagt|title=BrøndbyTips: Kamper på jagt|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=8 May 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212161218/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/05/08/broendbytips-kamper-paa-jagt|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/05/08/broendby-if-i-dong-cup-finalen|title=Brøndby IF i DONG Cup finalen!|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=8 May 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212161242/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/05/08/broendby-if-i-dong-cup-finalen|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In the final against FC Midtjylland, he started the whole game, as Brøndby won 3–0 to win the tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Laudrup og Brøndby sulten efter mer'|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/laudrup-og-broendby-sulten-efter-mer|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=29 May 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Despite suffering injuries during the 2002–03 season, he ended the season, making forty–three appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kniven må vente på Junker|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kniven-maa-vente-paa-junker|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=5 July 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby hårdt ramt før UEFA Cup-kamp|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/broendby-haardt-ramt-foer-uefa-cup-kamp|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=18 September 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Slaget på gulvet|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/slaget-paa-gulvet|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=11 January 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg tvivlsom til Superliga-finale|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kahlenberg-tvivlsom-til-superliga-finale|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=8 June 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Thomas Kahlenberg – Statistik for Superligen 2002–03|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1233&aar=2002%2F2003|publisher=Auperstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

At the start of the 2003–04 season, Kahlenberg continued to establish himself in the starting eleven, playing in the central midfield for Brøndby.<ref>{{cite news|title=Slut med undskyldninger|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/slut-med-undskyldninger|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=14 August 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ebbe Sand: Det gav et sug i maven|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/ebbe-sand-det-gav-et-sug-i-maven|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=18 October 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: Vi er klar til storkamp|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kahlenberg-vi-er-klar-til-storkamp|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=8 November 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Store kvaler på Brøndbys midtbane|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/broendby-maa-satse-paa-kulden|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 February 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Nr. 2: Indbegrebet af Laudrups Babies|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/nr.-2-indbegrebet-af-laudrups-babies|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=10 March 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, in a match against [[Viborg FF|Viborg]] on 17 August 2003, he was sent–off for a second bookable offence, in a 2–2 draw and served a one match suspension as a result.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/08/17/stadig-ubesejret|title=Stadig ubesejret|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=17 August 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212172731/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/08/17/stadig-ubesejret|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Laudrup sur på dommer|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/laudrup-sur-paa-dommer|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=17 August 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Amid to serving a one match suspension, Kahlenberg played in both legs of the UEFA Cup Qualification Round, as he helped the club win 5–0 on aggregate against [[FC Dinamo Minsk|Dinamo Minsk]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Bomber-Bagger sender Brøndby på UEFA-kurs|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/bomber-bagger-sender-broendby-paa-uefa-kurs|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 August 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/08/28/fuldt-hus|title=Fuldt hus|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=28 August 2003|access-date=19 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201219173845/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/08/28/fuldt-hus|archive-date=19 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Kahlenberg returned to the starting line–up against FC Nordsjælland on 31 August 2003 and set up Brøndby's only goal of the game, in a 1–0 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/08/31/sejr-i-nordsjaelland|title=Sejr i Nordsjælland|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=31 August 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212173357/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/08/31/sejr-i-nordsjaelland|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> This was followed up by scoring his first goal of the season, in a 3–0 win against [[Akademisk Boldklub]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/09/14/ab-udklasseret|title=AB udklasseret|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=14 September 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212173423/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/09/14/ab-udklasseret|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Six days later, on 20 September 2003, he scored his second goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against [[FC Nordsjælland|Nordsjælland]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndby viste formatet|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/article3243775.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=20 September 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> It was announced on 3 October 2003 that Kahlenberg signed a contract with Brøndby, keeping him until 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/10/03/kahlenberg-underskriver-ny-kontrakt|title=Kahlenberg underskriver ny kontrakt|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=3 October 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212163733/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/10/03/kahlenberg-underskriver-ny-kontrakt|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> This was followed up by scoring in the next two matches against Esbjerg fB (brace) and [[Aarhus Gymnastikforening|AGF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/10/05/fremragende-maal-i-flot-sejr|title=Fremragende mål i flot sejr|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=5 October 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212174138/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/10/05/fremragende-maal-i-flot-sejr|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/10/19/sejr-i-dramatisk-kamp|title=Sejr i dramatisk kamp|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=19 October 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212174120/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/10/19/sejr-i-dramatisk-kamp|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He then scored two more goals by the end of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/11/01/saa-ka-de-laere-det|title=Så ka' de lære det!|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=1 November 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212174057/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/11/01/saa-ka-de-laere-det|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/11/22/retov-dobbelt-maalscorer-i-ny-sejr|title=Retov dobbelt målscorer i ny sejr|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=22 November 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212174052/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/11/22/retov-dobbelt-maalscorer-i-ny-sejr|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Kahlenberg also played an important role in the UEFA Cup matches when he helped the club beat [[FK Viktoria Žižkov|Viktoria Žižkov]] and [[FC Schalke 04|Schalke 04]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/09/24/arbejdssejr|title=Arbejdssejr|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=24 September 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212174822/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/09/24/arbejdssejr|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/10/16/videre|title=Videre!|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=16 October 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212174848/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/10/16/videre|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Smal Schalke-sejr|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article4417229.ece|publisher=Ekstra Bladet|language=da|date=6 November 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby i 3. runde|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article4432415.ece|publisher=Ekstra Bladet|language=da|date=27 November 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> A month later, Kahlenberg, once again, was named Talent of the Year by the Players' Association and Ekstrabladet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/12/09/kahlenberg-aarets-talent|title=Kahlenberg årets talent|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=9 December 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212163832/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/12/09/kahlenberg-aarets-talent|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite signing a contract with Brøndby, his performance continued to attract interests from European clubs, mostly from Germany, but he ended up staying at the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kig på Kahlenberg|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kig-paa-kahlenberg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=6 November 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby vil holde på Kahlenberg|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/broendby-vil-holde-paa-kahlenberg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 November 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg then scored two separate in two separate matches; the first one came between 18 April 2004 and 24 April 2004 against AaB and Viborg respectively; and the second one came between 16 May 2004 and 23 May 2004 against FC Midtjylland and [[Boldklubben Frem|BK Frem]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Esbjerg ude af pokalen|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/esbjerg-ude-af-pokalen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 March 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Storsejr gav Brøndby førsteplads|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/storsejr-gav-broendby-foersteplads|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=18 April 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/04/24/en-forbandet-dag|title=En forbandet dag|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=24 April 2004|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212194457/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/04/24/en-forbandet-dag|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby reddet i overtiden|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/broendby-reddet-i-overtiden|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=16 May 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/05/23/sejr-og-spaending-til-allersidste-floejt|title=Sejr og spænding til allersidste fløjt|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=23 May 2004|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212194440/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/05/23/sejr-og-spaending-til-allersidste-floejt|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> However, Brøndby, once again, finished second in the league.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndbys målfest sikrede førstepladsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/broendbys-maalfest-sikrede-foerstepladsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=18 April 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=FC København vandt guldkampen|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/fc-koebenhavn-vandt-guldkampen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=16 May 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Michael Laudrup tror stadig på guld|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/michael-laudrup-tror-stadig-paa-guld|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=23 May 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/05/27/kahlenberg-vil-slutte-af-med-maner|title=Kahlenberg vil slutte af med manér|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=27 May 2004|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212194438/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/05/27/kahlenberg-vil-slutte-af-med-maner|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite facing setbacks during the 2003–04 season, he went on to make forty–two appearances and scoring twelve times in all competitions, making him the club's top scorer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stakkels Henrik Jensen|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/stakkels-henrik-jensen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=27 October 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Foldgasts dejlige uge|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/foldgasts-dejlige-uge|publisher=Bt.dk|language=da|date=1 December 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/01/07/kahlenberg-melder-afbud|title=Kahlenberg melder afbud|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=7 January 2004|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212163653/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/01/07/kahlenberg-melder-afbud|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/01/22/kahlenberg-traenede-med-bold|title=Kahlenberg trænede med bold|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=22 January 2014|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212163649/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/01/22/kahlenberg-traenede-med-bold|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Thomas Kahlenberg – Statistik for Superligen 2003–04|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1233&aar=2003%2F2004|publisher=Auperstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

In the [[2004–05 Danish Superliga|2004–05 season]], Kahlenberg was moved out as left midfielder, following the sale of [[Sweden men's national football team|Swedish international]] left winger [[Mattias Jonson]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg konge af flanken|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/article4429652.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 September 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Arvtagerne|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/arvtagerne|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=25 September 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Michael Laudrup: "Fantastisk"|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/michael-laudrup-fantastisk|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 September 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Tre mænds magt|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/article3039430.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=21 December 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Gulddrengene|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/gulddrengene|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=10 March 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He started the season well by setting up two goals in the first two league matches of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/07/25/oerkenvandring-i-silende-regn|title=Ørkenvandring i silende regn|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=25 July 2004|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212202333/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/07/25/oerkenvandring-i-silende-regn|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Laudrup: Den rigtige medicin|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/laudrup-den-rigtige-medicin|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=2 August 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, Kahlenberg was sent–off for a second bookable offence against [[FK Ventspils]] in the second leg of the UEFA Cup second round qualification, as the club were eliminated from the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/08/12/uafgjort-i-letland|title=Uafgjort i Letland|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=12 August 2004|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212204259/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/08/12/uafgjort-i-letland|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/08/26/exit-broendby|title=Exit Brøndby|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=26 August 2004|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212204257/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/08/26/exit-broendby|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Folkets helte faldt igennem|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/folkets-helte-faldt-igennem|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=27 August 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 25 September 2004 Kahlenberg scored twice for the club, as they won 4–1 against [[Herfølge Boldklub]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg førte Brøndby til ny sejr|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kahlenberg-foerte-broendby-til-ny-sejr|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=25 September 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He later scored three more goals, including a brace against AGF on 21 November 2004.<ref>{{cite news|title=Revanche til Brøndby|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/revanche-til-broendby|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=16 October 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/11/21/klasseforskel-i-4-0-sejr|title=Klasseforskel i 4-0 sejr|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=21 November 2004|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212205226/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2004/11/21/klasseforskel-i-4-0-sejr|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Cutting into the field from his wide position, Kahlenberg scored eight more goals, including a two braces against København and Herfølge Boldklub.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/04/30/endelig-endelig|title=Endelig, endelig|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=30 April 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212211532/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/04/30/endelig-endelig|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/05/16/5-0-i-mesterskabsbraget|title=5-0 i mesterskabsbraget!|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=16 May 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212211531/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/05/16/5-0-i-mesterskabsbraget|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/05/22/tak-for-sidst|title=Tak for sidst!|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=22 May 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212211607/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/05/22/tak-for-sidst|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/06/11/vi-er-mestre|title=Vi er mestre!|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=11 June 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212211508/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/06/11/vi-er-mestre|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/06/15/broendby-gik-sort-i-aarhus|title=Brøndby gik sort i Århus|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=15 June 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212211455/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/06/15/broendby-gik-sort-i-aarhus|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Kahlenberg managed to become Brøndby's [[2004–05 Danish Superliga#Top goal scorers|2004–05 league top goal scorer]] with 13 goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/03/31/kahlenberg-topscorer-mod-fcm|title=Kahlenberg topscorer mod FCM|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=31 March 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212211634/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/03/31/kahlenberg-topscorer-mod-fcm|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/05/21/kahlenberg-scorer-mest-hjemme|title=Kahlenberg scorer mest hjemme|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=21 May 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212211516/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/05/21/kahlenberg-scorer-mest-hjemme|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/06/16/kahlenberg-teknisk-rigtig-flot|title=Kahlenberg: Teknisk rigtig flot|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=16 June 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212211526/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/06/16/kahlenberg-teknisk-rigtig-flot|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He also helped the club win the ''[[Double (association football)|Double]]'', both the league and [[2005 Danish Cup Final|Danish Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/04/21/kahlenberg-vi-har-laert-vores-lektie|title=Kahlenberg: Vi har lært vores lektie|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=21 April 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212211612/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/04/21/kahlenberg-vi-har-laert-vores-lektie|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/05/05/broendby-if-pokalvinder-2005|title=Brøndby IF pokalvinder 200|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=5 May 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212213409/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/05/05/broendby-if-pokalvinder-2005|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby tog guldet|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/article4362278.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 June 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2004–05 season, Kahlenberg went on to make forty appearances and scoring thirteen times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Kahlenberg – Statistik for Superligen 2004–05|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1233&aar=2004%2F2005|publisher=Auperstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

By the time he departed the club, Kahlenberg played a combined total of 130 games for Brøndby IF, including 97 games and 28 goals in the Danish Superliga championship.<ref>{{cite news|title=1. holdsspillere i Brøndby IF|url=http://brondby.com/article.asp?aid=32438|work=[[Brøndby IF]]|date=1 January 2010|access-date=1 February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060427044742/http://www.brondby.com/article.asp?aid=32438|archive-date=27 April 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="df">{{cite web|url=http://www.danskfodbold.com/spiller.php?ligaid=2001&spillerid=10115|title=Thomas Kahlenberg|publisher=DanskFodbold.com|language=da|access-date=21 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306184343/http://www.danskfodbold.com/spiller.php?ligaid=2001&spillerid=10115|archive-date=6 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Since leaving Brøndby, the club would suffered a set-back when they find themselves in relegation threatening and economic problems. Kahlenberg expressed sadness and sympathy of the club of what they been through.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: Absolutely wild sorry Brondby|trans-title=Kahlenberg: Helt vildt ked af Brøndby|url=http://www.sporten.dk/superligaen/kahlenberg-helt-vildt-ked-af-broendby|publisher=Sporten|language=da|date=8 October 2012|access-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123035639/http://www.sporten.dk/superligaen/kahlenberg-helt-vildt-ked-af-broendby|archive-date=23 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Auxerre===
[[File:Thomas Kahlenberg 2006.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Kahlenberg playing for [[Ligue 1]] side [[AJ Auxerre|Auxerre]] in 2006.]]

It was announced on 13 July 2005 that the French club [[AJ Auxerre|Auxerre]] signed Kahlenberg on a four–year contract with the club for a [[transfer fee|fee]] of £2.5 million (30 million. kr).<ref>{{cite news|title=Auxerre snare Dane|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11817/2341807/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=13 July 2005|access-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305051529/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11817/2341807|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/07/13/broendby-if-saelger-kahlenberg|title=Brøndby IF sælger Kahlenberg|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=13 July 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211213258/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/07/13/broendby-if-saelger-kahlenberg|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|first=Jens Gjesse|last=Hansen|title=Daniel Agger skifter til Liverpool|url=http://www.dr.dk/Sporten/Fodbold/Int.fodbold/2006/01/11/100306.htm|work=[[Danmarks Radio]]|date=11 January 2006|access-date=14 September 2006|language=da|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060113041432/http://www.dr.dk/Sporten/Fodbold/Int.fodbold/2006/01/11/100306.htm|archive-date=13 January 2006|url-status=live}}</ref> After the move, Kahlenberg says he is looking forward to play in Ligue 1.<ref>{{cite news|title=French joy for Auxerre man|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11816/2344172/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=4 August 2005|access-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305043722/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11816/2344172|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg gav Brøndby superregnskab|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kahlenberg-gav-broendby-superregnskab|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 February 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

Kahlenberg made his debut for Auxerre debut, starting the whole game, in a 4–1 loss against [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] in the [[2005 Trophée des Champions|Trophée des Champions]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg debuterede med nederlag|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kahlenberg-debuterede-med-nederlag|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=27 July 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In a follow–up match, he made his league debut for the club, starting the whole game, in a 0–0 draw against [[RC Strasbourg Alsace|Strasbourg]] in the opening game of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fin debut til Kahlenberg|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/fin-debut-til-kahlenberg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=30 July 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Since joining Auxerre, Kahlenberg quickly established himself in the starting eleven, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Le top 10|url=https://www.football.fr/mercato/le-top-10-2-146692.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=30 December 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ils vont quitter la L1|url=https://www.football.fr/mercato/ils-vont-quitter-la-l1-145575.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=6 March 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Pelé écoeure l'AJA|url=https://www.football.fr/uncategorized/pele-ecoeure-laja-145038.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=8 April 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 24 September 2005 he scored his first goal for the club, in a 3–0 win against [[FC Sochaux-Montbéliard|Sochaux]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg scorede sit første ligamål|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article3183999.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=24 September 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg then scored his second goal of the season, as well as, setting up one of Auxerre's goals, in a 2–1 win against [[AS Monaco FC|AS Monaco]] on 5 January 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg redder Auxerre-sejr|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kahlenberg-redder-auxerre-sejr|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=5 January 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Following the match, he was named Team of the Week by L’Equipe.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg på ugens hold i Frankrig|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article4771855.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=6 January 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> This was followed up by scoring against [[Olympique Noisy-le-Sec]] in the first round of the Coupe de France.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg matchvinder igen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article3238684.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=8 January 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg scored his fourth goal of the season, in a 2–0 win against [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]] on 28 January 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ny scoring af Kahlenberg|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/ny-scoring-af-kahlenberg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 January 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He later scored five more goals later in the 2005–06 season, including two consecutive goals in two separate matches.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg på pletten for Auxerre|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kahlenberg-paa-pletten-for-auxerre|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=25 February 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg nettede for Auxerre|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article3238439.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=5 March 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Femte mesterskab på stribe for Lyon|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/femte-mesterskab-paa-stribe-for-lyon|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=15 May 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Nancy boit la tasse|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-1/nancy-boit-la-tasse-144601.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=6 May 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=A l'image de la saison…|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-1/a-limage-de-la-saison-144483.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=13 May 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg also made the most [[assist (football)|assists]] of all players in the [[2005–06 Ligue 1|2005–06]] championship season.<ref name="UEFA">{{cite web|title=uefa.com's Team of the Tournament|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/news/0257-0de6ae44ac0f-94fcbdc3110e-1000--uefa-com-s-team-of-the-tournament/|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=5 June 2006|access-date=21 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919015058/http://www.uefa.com/under21/news/newsid=427313.html|archive-date=19 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ribéry mérite-t-il les Bleus?|url=https://www.football.fr/om/ribery-merite-t-il-les-bleus-145685.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=27 February 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In his first season at the club, he went on to make forty–three appearances and scoring nine times in all competitions.

At the start of the 2006–07 season, Kahlenberg started the season well when he scored his first goal of the season to help Auxerre beat [[FC Farul Constanța|Farul Constanța]] 4–2 on aggregate in the [[2006 UEFA Intertoto Cup#Third round|third round of the UEFA Intertoto Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Auxerre est dans le coup|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-europa/auxerre-est-dans-le-coup-144045.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=15 July 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=L'AJA sans forcer|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-europa/laja-sans-forcer-143977.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=22 July 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg continued to establish himself in the first team, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sochaux s'en contentera|url=https://www.football.fr/uncategorized/sochaux-sen-contentera-143639.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=12 August 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Mulumbu, encore de l'espoir|url=https://www.football.fr/psg/mulumbu-encore-de-lespoir-142356.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=23 October 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg matchvinder for Auxerre|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article4798220.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=18 March 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He then played a role for Auxerre by setting up two goals, in a 2–1 win against AS Monaco on 9 September 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Monaco en panne sèche|url=https://www.football.fr/as-monaco/monaco-en-panne-seche-143200.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=9 September 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg scored his first goal of the season a week later on 20 September 2006, in a 2–0 win against Strasbourg.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pauleta, la règle de trois|url=https://www.football.fr/coupe-de-la-ligue/pauleta-la-regle-de-trois-142957.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=20 September 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He helped the club beat [[GNK Dinamo Zagreb|Dinamo Zagreb]] 5–2 on aggregate to reach the group stage of the [[2006–07 UEFA Cup|UEFA Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=L'AJA répond présente|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-europa/laja-repond-presente-143089.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=14 September 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg og Auxerre sikkert videre|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article4410135.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=28 September 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, during a 1–0 loss against [[RC Lens|Lens]] on 28 October 2006, Kahlenberg suffered a knee injury and was substituted in the 9th minute; and was sidelined somewhere between six and eight weeks.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg udgået med knæskade|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article4798986.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=28 October 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg færdig for i år|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article4465799.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=30 October 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 6 January 2007 he scored on his return to the starting line–up against [[Chamois Niortais F.C.|Chamois Niortais]] in the first round of Coupe de France, as the club lost 5–4 in a penalty shootout following a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg tilbage med scoring|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article3254825.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=6 January 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Three weeks later on 28 January 2007 when Kahlenberg scored his fourth goal of the season, as well as, setting up one of Auxerre's goals, in a 2–0 win against [[AS Nancy]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg scorede igen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article4402394.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=28 January 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He later scored three more goals later in the season, including scoring consecutive goals coming against [[Lille OSC|Lille]] and [[Valenciennes FC|Valenciennes]] in the last two remaining matches of the 2006–07 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=LA PASSE DE TROIS|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/actualites/la-passe-de-trois-7598|publisher=La Figaro|language=da|date=31 August 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg går glip af UEFA Cup'en|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article4458715.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=20 May 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Valenciennes termine sur une défaite|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-1/valenciennes-termine-sur-une-defaite-138907.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=26 May 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In his second season at the club, Kahlenberg went on to make thirty–nine appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions. At some point during the 2006–07 season, he signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him until 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=MENDY CHANGE D'AVIS|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/transferts/actualites/mendy-change-d-avis-29241 |publisher=La Figaro|language=fr|date=3 September 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

Ahead of the 2007–08 season, Kahlenberg was linked a move away from Auxerre, with European clubs wanted to sign him, but he ended up staying at the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sagna au bras de fer|url=https://www.football.fr/mercato/sagna-au-bras-de-fer-139170.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=3 May 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Auxerre s'active|url=https://www.football.fr/mercato/auxerre-sactive-138560.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=2 July 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg dyr for Getafe|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article4473917.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=13 July 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> At the start of the 2007–08 season, Kahlenberg continued to establish himself in the first team, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=LE TFC RETROUVE DES COULEURS|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/actualites/le-tfc-retrouve-des-couleurs-29610 |publisher=La Figaro|language=fr|date=3 September 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=L'AJA au courage|url=https://www.football.fr/asse/laja-au-courage-137532.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=25 September 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=STRASBOURG SAUVE L'ESSENTIEL|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/actualites/strasbourg-sauve-l-essentiel-109935|publisher=La Figaro|language=fr|date=20 January 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=DANS LA DOULEUR|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/auxerre/actualites/dans-la-douleur-152209|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=3 June 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He then helped Auxerre with a hat–trick of assists, in a 5–3 win against [[FC Lorient|Lorient]] on 20 October 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Le naufrage des Merlus|url=https://www.football.fr/ligue-1/le-naufrage-des-merlus-137212.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=20 October 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 10 November 2007 Kahlenberg scored his first goal of the season, in a 1–1 draw against Sochaux.<ref>{{cite news|title=SOCHAUX SAUVE LES MEUBLES|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/actualites/sochaux-sauve-les-meubles-89484|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=10 November 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> This was followed up by providing two assists, in a 3–0 win against [[Le Mans FC|Le Mans]].<ref>{{cite news|title=AUXERRE ÉCRASE LE MANS|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/actualites/auxerre-ecrase-le-mans-94192|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=25 November 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> This was also followed by scoring his second goal of the season, in a 1–0 win against [[FC Metz|Metz]] on 1 December 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=DIRECTION LIGUE 2!|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/actualites/direction-ligue-2-!-96156|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=1 December 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He then captained the club for the first time against [[AS Saint-Étienne|Saint-Étienne]] on 6 January 2008 in the first round of Coupe de France and scored his third goal of the season, in a 3–2 win after playing extra time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Auxerre à l'arraché|url=https://www.football.fr/coupe-de-france/auxerre-a-larrache-136242.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=6 January 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, Kahlenberg suffered a knee injury that kept him out for a month.<ref>{{cite news|title=FAIRE MENTIR LES CHIFFRES|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/saint-etienne/actualites/faire-mentir-les-chiffres-131685|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=27 March 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg er endelig klar|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/international_fodbold/article4344349.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=2 April 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 5 April 2008 he returned to the first team from injury, coming on as a 72nd-minute substitute, in a 1–0 loss against Sochaux.<ref>{{cite news|title=SOCHAUX LE VOYAGEUR|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/auxerre/actualites/sochaux-le-voyageur-136938|publisher=La Figaro|language=fr|date=5 April 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Since returning from injury, Kahlenberg was featured in the last remaining six matches of the 2007–08 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=METZ A DE L'HONNEUR|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/actualites/metz-a-de-l-honneur-141564|publisher=La Figaro|language=fr|date=20 April 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Le Parc a communié|url=https://www.football.fr/psg/le-parc-a-communie-134672.html|publisher=Football.fr|language=fr|date=26 April 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=ILS ONT DIT...|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/actualites/ils-ont-dit-146090|publisher=La Figaro|language=fr|date=5 May 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In his third season at Auxerre, he went on to make thirty–nine appearances and scoring seven times in all competitions.

At the start of the 2008–09 season, Kahlenberg suffered a hip injury while on international duty and was sidelined for a month.<ref>{{cite news|title=Skadet Kahlenberg frygter for landskampe|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/skadet-kahlenberg-frygter-for-landskampe|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 August 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 13 September 2008 he returned to the starting line–up from injury and set up Auxerre's opening goal of the game, in a 1–1 draw against AS Nancy.<ref>{{cite news|title=NANCY SAIT RÉAGIR|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/auxerre/actualites/nancy-sait-reagir-194446|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=13 September 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Two weeks later on 27 September 2008, Kahlenberg scored his first goal of the season, as well as, setting up one of the club's goals, in a 3–0 win against [[Le Havre AC|Le Havre]].<ref>{{cite news|title=LE CALME APRÈS LA TEMPÊTE|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/auxerre/actualites/le-calme-apres-la-tempete-177368|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=28 September 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Since the start of the 2008–09 season, he continued to establish himself in the first team, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=AUXERRE N'AVANCE PAS|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/auxerre/actualites/auxerre-n-avance-pas-206168|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=19 October 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=MONACO SANS CONVAINCRE|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/auxerre/actualites/monaco-sans-convaincre-218188|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=29 November 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=TOULOUSE DANS LE RYTHME|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/auxerre/actualites/toulouse-dans-le-rythme-243095|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=28 February 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=AUXERRE TAILLE PATRON|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/auxerre/actualites/auxerre-taille-patron-248817|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=22 March 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=UNE DÉFAITE QUI FAIT MAL|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/auxerre/actualites/une-defaite-qui-fait-mal-258225|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=26 April 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In a match against Lille on 14 February 2009, Kahlenberg set up Auxerre's second goal of the game, but was sent–off in the 78th minute, as the club won 2–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=AUXERRE SE REBIFFE|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/auxerre/actualites/auxerre-se-rebiffe-239242|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=14 February 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> After a successful appeal, he returned to the starting line–up against Le Havre in a follow–up and scored his third goal of the season, in a 2–0 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=SESSEGNON ET MAKELELE CONVOQUÉS|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/fil-info/sessegnon-et-makelele-convoques-240818|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=19 February 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg på tavlen i Frankrig|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/franskfodbold/article4288676.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=21 February 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg later scored three more goals later in the 2008–09 season, coming against Lyon, Sochaux and Monaco.<ref>{{cite news|title=LE MAL EST PROFOND|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/lyon/actualites/le-mal-est-profond-247099|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=15 March 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=LE HOLD-UP BOURGUIGNON|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/sochaux/actualites/le-hold-up-bourguignon-256094|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=18 April 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=AUXERRE EN VEUT ENCORE|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/monaco/actualites/auxerre-en-veut-encore-260254|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=3 May 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In his fourth season at Auxerre, he went on to make thirty–seven appearances and scoring times{{clarify|date=June 2021|reason=This should be a number}} times in all competitions. In his four seasons at Auxerre, Kahlenberg played 130 games and scored 19 goals in the Ligue 1.<ref name="lfp">{{LFP|id=kahlenberg-thomas|name=Thomas Kahlenberg}}</ref>

=== VfL Wolfsburg ===
In May 2009, Kahlenberg signed a four-year contract with the defending German champions [[VfL Wolfsburg|Wolfsburg]] for a €4 million transfer fee, effective from the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vflwolfsburg.de/50496+M5e17351f90c.html|title=Erster Neuzugang: Dänischer Nationalspieler Kahlenberg kommt zum VfL|publisher=[[VfL Wolfsburg]]|language=de|date=28 May 2009|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090531053057/http://www.vflwolfsburg.de/50496%2BM5e17351f90c.html|archive-date=31 May 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was also linked with a move to [[La Liga]] side [[Getafe CF|Getafe]] before decided to move to Die Wölfe instead.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: Ærgerligt jeg aldrig kom til Getafe|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4556337.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=28 September 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

Immediately after joining the club, Kahlenberg suffered a hip injury which kept him out until October 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wolfsburg Kahlenberg for treatment in the home|trans-title=Wolfsburgs Kahlenberg zur Behandlung in die Heimat|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/hannover/hannover-regional/wolfsburgs-kahlenberg-zur-behandlung-in-die-9374346.bild.html|publisher=Bild|language=de|date=15 August 2009|access-date=30 April 2013}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg har brud i hoften|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4210951.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=18 August 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: Min værste tid|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/kahlenberg-min-vaerste-tid|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=16 October 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> While on the sidelines, he was dropped from Wolfsburg's 25-man squad for the [[UEFA Champions League]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg ude af CL-truppen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/championsleague/article4207281.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=9 September 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg made his [[Bundesliga]] debut for Wolfsburg in the 3–3 draw with [[1. FSV Mainz 05|Mainz]] on 31 October 2009.<ref name="fd">{{cite web|url=http://www.fussballdaten.de/spieler/kahlenbergthomas/|title=Thomas Kahlenberg|language=de|publisher=fussballdaten.de|access-date=21 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mainz erkämpft sich Punktgewinn|url=https://www.kicker.de/wolfsburg-gegen-mainz-2009-bundesliga-938120/analyse|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=31 October 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, since returning from injury, Kahlenberg struggled to make his progress into the first team at Wolfsburg, having failed to make an impact and found his playing time from the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Olsens VM-barometer|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/olsens-vm-barometer|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 February 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg ude i kulden|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/kahlenberg-ude-i-kulden|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 March 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenbergs fremtid må vente|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4160996.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=19 May 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Nürnberger Auswärtssieg mit dem Schlusspfiff|url=https://www.kicker.de/wolfsburg-gegen-nuernberg-2009-bundesliga-938138/analyse|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=21 November 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Freis und Chihi treten aus dem Schatten|url=https://www.kicker.de/wolfsburg-gegen-koeln-2010-bundesliga-938198/analyse|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=24 January 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> This led to him contemplated his future at the club, as it could affect his chances of being chosen in the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg til hollandsk klub?|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/kahlenberg-til-hollandsk-klub|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=13 January 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: Skal ingen steder|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/kahlenberg-skal-ingen-steder|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=13 January 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg frygter for sin VM-plads|url=https://www.bt.dk/oevrig-sport/kahlenberg-frygter-for-sin-vm-plads|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=3 March 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Despite this, he went on to make twelve appearances in all competitions. Following this, Kahlenberg, along with [[Karim Ziani]], was informed by the club that they are no longer needed.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Kahlenberg & Karim Ziani Heading For Wolfsburg Exit - Report|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/15/germany/2010/03/30/1855840/thomas-kahlenberg-karim-ziani-heading-for-wolfsburg-exit|publisher=Goal.com|date=30 March 2010|access-date=30 April 2013}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg færdig i Wolfsburg|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/kahlenberg-faerdig-i-wolfsburg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=30 March 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

Having started out on the substitute bench at the start of the 2010–11 season, Kahlenberg was featured more often in the first team for the next two months, under new manager [[Steve McClaren]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Fromlowitz fällt - Dzeko entscheidet|url=https://www.kicker.de/wolfsburg-gegen-hannover-2010-bundesliga-1013271/analyse|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=18 September 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Hamburg drückt, Grafite trifft|url=https://www.kicker.de/hsv-gegen-wolfsburg-2010-bundesliga-1013277/analyse|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=22 September 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Autsch! Kjaer und Dzeko bangen ums Pokal-Spiel|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Autsch!-Kjaer-und-Dzeko-bangen-ums-Pokal-Spiel|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=26 October 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Spielmacher: Kahlenberg statt Diego|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Spielmacher-Kahlenberg-statt-Diego|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=24 November 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=McClaren lässt drei Spitzen ran|url=https://www.kicker.de/mcclaren-laesst-drei-spitzen-ran-546451/artikel|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=21 December 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 2 October 2010, he soon scored his first goal for the club, in a 1–1 draw against [[Borussia Mönchengladbach]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Marx saves Gladbach 1:1 against Wolfsburg|trans-title=Marx rettet Gladbach 1:1 gegen Wolfsburg|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/koeln/koeln-regional/marx-rettet-gladbach-11-gegen-wolfsburg-14171126.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=2 October 2010|access-date=30 April 2013}}<br>{{cite news|title=Marx rettet Gladbach hochverdienten Punkt|url=https://www.kicker.de/mgladbach-gegen-wolfsburg-2010-bundesliga-1013298/analyse|website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=2 October 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> By November, however, Kahlenberg found his playing time, mostly from the substitute bench.<ref>{{cite news|title=Dzeko offenbart Stuttgarts Standardschwäche|url=https://www.kicker.de/wolfsburg-gegen-stuttgart-2010-bundesliga-1013323/analyse |website=[[Kicker (magazine)|Kicker]]|language=de|date=30 October 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Spielmacher: Kahlenberg statt Diego|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Spielmacher-Kahlenberg-statt-Diego|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=24 November 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg hints at exit|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11881/6604950/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=30 December 2010|access-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305130508/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11881/6604950|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Øget fokus på danskere efter dyr afgang|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4251185.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=10 January 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg forsigtig om fyring|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4117165.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=8 February 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In mid-February, both he and [[Alexander Madlung]], were suspended by Wolfsburg's interim manager [[Pierre Littbarski]], citing lack of commitment.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wolfsburg to suspend two more|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/6758057/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=17 February 2011|access-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305085338/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/6758057|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg und Madlung suspendiert|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Kahlenberg-und-Madlung-suspendiert|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=16 February 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title='Nødvendigt at smide Kahlenberg hjem'|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4115608.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=16 February 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg taler ud: Det var hårdt|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/kahlenberg-taler-ud-det-var-haardt|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=18 March 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> A month after his suspension, Kahlenberg went on trial with English Premier League side [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]], but did not earn a contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=No Wolfsburg approach for Fink|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11676/6804091/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=9 March 2011|access-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305154639/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11676/6804091|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Blackburn denkt über Kahlenberg nach|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Blackburn-denkt-ueber-Kahlenberg-nach|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=16 March 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Riether geht - Gerüchte um Junuzovic|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Riether-geht-Geruechte-um-Junuzovic|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=5 June 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 14 May 2011 he returned to the first team in the last game of the season against [[TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|1899 Hoffenheim]], starting a match and played 57 minutes before being substituted, in a 3–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=3:1! Der VfL ist gerettet|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/3-1!-Der-VfL-ist-gerettet|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=16 May 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2010–11 season, Kahlenberg went on to make seventeen appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2011–12 season, Kahlenberg was considering leaving Wolfsburg as a result of lack of first team opportunities, but ended up staying at the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg overvejer at forlade Wolfsburg|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4110704.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=18 March 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg sat til salg|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4103855.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=26 April 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Vraget Kahlenberg alligevel ikke gratis|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4096869.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 June 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Bitter Kahlenberg må blive i Wolfsburg|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4243352.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=2 September 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Amid to his future at Wolfsburg, Manager [[Felix Magath]] placed him to [[VfL Wolfsburg II]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Magath sends Kahlenberg to reserve|trans-title=Magath schickt Kahlenberg zur Reserve|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/hannover/hannover-regional/magath-schickt-kahlenberg-zur-reserve-19326340.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=10 August 2011|access-date=30 April 2013}}<br>{{cite news|title=Schindzielorz darf zu den Profis|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Schindzielorz-darf-zu-den-Profis|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=9 August 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Magath lover: Kahlenberg får chancen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4085024.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=13 August 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg rådner op i Wolfsburg|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4074894.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=3 October 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He also faced with his own injury concern along the way.<ref>{{cite news|title=So legt der VfL in den Bergen los|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/So-legt-der-VfL-in-den-Bergen-los|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=14 July 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg lagt på is i Wolfsburg|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/kahlenberg-lagt-paa-is-i-wolfsburg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=2 October 2011|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In November, Magath announced that Kahlenberg, along with [[Patrick Helmes]], would not be needed at the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Duo set for Wolfsburg exit|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7328244/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=23 November 2011|access-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111123224252/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7328244/|archive-date=23 November 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> By the time he was loaned out to Evian, Kahlenberg made no appearances for Wolfsburg.

After a loan spell at Evian, Kahlenberg returned to Wolfsburg's pre–season training ahead of the 2012–13 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Es geht wieder los: Der VfL ist zurück|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Es-geht-wieder-los-Der-VfL-ist-zurueck|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=1 July 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Früher als geplant: Diego ist wieder da|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Frueher-als-geplant-Diego-ist-wieder-da|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=16 July 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, he continued to remain in the club's transfer list and wasn't given a squad number.<ref>{{cite news|title=Diego: Kein Name und keine Nummer|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Diego-Kein-Name-und-keine-Nummer|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=18 July 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Diego und Kahlenberg stehen Klich im Wege|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Diego-und-Kahlenberg-stehen-Klich-im-Wege|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=18 August 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Verwirrung: Diego auf der Transferliste|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Verwirrung-Diego-auf-der-Transferliste|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=17 August 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg was given a number 38 shirt and made his first appearance of Wolfsburg, starting the whole game, in a 0–0 draw against [[FC Augsburg]] on 14 September 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Wolfsburg und Augsburg trennen sich 0:0|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/Sportmix/Sport-ueberregional/Wolfsburg-und-Augsburg-trennen-sich-0-0|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=14 September 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In a follow–up match against [[SpVgg Greuther Fürth|Greuther Fürth]], he set up the club's equalising goal, in a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nur 1:1 gegen Fürth: Der VfL verpasst den ersten Heimsieg|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Nur-1-1-gegen-Fuerth-Der-VfL-verpasst-den-ersten-Heimsieg|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=24 September 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> After the match, Manager Magath praised his performance.<ref>{{cite news|title=Plötzlich eine feste Größe: Magath lobt Kahlenberg|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Ploetzlich-eine-feste-Groesse-Magath-lobt-Kahlenberg|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=23 September 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, Kahlenberg continued to find his playing time, mostly from the substitute bench for the rest of the 2012–13 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg tilbage i startopstillingen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4013686.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=20 October 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg klar til klubjagt|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4736573.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=4 April 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=VfL-Startelf: Kjaer oder Madlung?|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/VfL-Startelf-Kjaer-oder-Madlung|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=25 February 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He also faced sidelining on three occasions along the way.<ref>{{cite news|title=Unfall im Schnee: Kahlenberg verletzt|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Unfall-im-Schnee-Kahlenberg-verletzt|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=1 January 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Gut genug auch ohne Diego?|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Gut-genug-auch-ohne-Diego|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=13 March 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> But on 15 March 2013, Kahlenberg was given a rare start against [[Fortuna Düsseldorf]], starting a match and played 74 minutes before being substituted, as Wolfsburg drew 1–1, in what turned out to be his last appearance.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mit Orozco und Kahlenberg gegen Düsseldorf|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Mit-Orozco-und-Kahlenberg-gegen-Duesseldorf|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=17 March 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Ohne Ideen, ohne Tempo: Eine gefühlte Niederlage|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Ohne-Ideen-ohne-Tempo-Eine-gefuehlte-Niederlage|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=17 March 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Pfiffe für Kahlenberg machen Kjaer sauer|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Pfiffe-fuer-Kahlenberg-machen-Kjaer-sauer|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=18 March 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2012–13 season, he went on to make thirteen appearances in all competitions. Following this, Kahlenberg was released by the club.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg færdig i Wolfsburg|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4097510.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=9 May 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: Wolfsburg war eine Riesen-Enttäuschung|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Kahlenberg-Wolfsburg-war-eine-Riesen-Enttaeuschung|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=5 June 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

===Evian (loan) ===
In January transfer window in 2012, it announced that Kahlenberg has returned to Ligue 1, but joined [[Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C.|Evian]] on loan, until the end of the 2011–12 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Evian land Kahlenberg|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7413686/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=5 January 2012|access-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905193154/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7413686/|archive-date=5 September 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Upon moving to the club, he was joined by compatriots [[Daniel Wass]], [[Stephan Andersen]] and [[Christian Poulsen]] and was also given the eleven number shirt.<ref>{{cite news|title=THOMAS KAHLENBERG PAID SIX MONTHS|trans-title=THOMAS KAHLENBERG PRÊTÉ SIX MOIS|url=http://www.etgfc.com/2012/01/05/thomas-kahlenberg-prete-six-mois/|publisher=[[Evian Thonon Gaillard F.C.|Evian]] Official Website|language=fr|access-date=30 April 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202100412/http://www.etgfc.com/2012/01/05/thomas-kahlenberg-prete-six-mois/|archive-date=2 February 2012}}</ref>  Kahlenberg had been linked a move to [[AS Saint-Étienne|Saint-Étienne]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg wants French move|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7398238/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=27 December 2011|access-date=30 April 2013}}</ref>

He made his debut for Evian on 14 January 2012, coming on as a substitute for [[Cédric Barbosa]] in the 61st minute, in a 3–1 loss against [[Dijon FCO|Dijon]].<ref>{{cite news|title=JOVIAL FAIT PLIER EVIAN|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/dijon/actualite/jovial-fait-plier-evian-528068|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=14 January 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Since joining the club, Kahlenberg was involved in a number of matches for the rest of the 2011–12 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=KAHLENBERG: "ÊTRE TRÈS VIGILANT"|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/evian-tg/fil-info/kahlenberg-Etre-tres-vigilant-539073|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=2 March 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=KAHLENBERG : "RENNES ÉTAIT PLUS FORT"|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/evian-tg/actualite/kahlenberg-rennes-etait-plus-fort-547043|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=8 April 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=A EVIAN, C'EST VRAIMENT LE PRINTEMPS!|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/toulouse/actualites/a-evian-c-est-vraiment-le-printemps-!-549993|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=21 April 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 17 March 2012, he scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–0 win over against his former club, Auxerre.<ref>{{cite news|title=AUXERRE Y VA TOUT DROIT!|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/auxerre/actualites/auxerre-y-va-tout-droit-!-542319|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=17 March 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> After the match, Kahlenberg is expected to join Evian on a permanent deal at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg set for Evian deal|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7615608/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=21 March 2012|access-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905203346/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7615608/|archive-date=5 September 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 1 May 2012, he scored his second goal for the club, in a 2–2 draw against [[Montpellier HSC|Montpellier]].<ref>{{cite news|title=MONTPELLIER RATE LE COCHE|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/Homes-Clubs/montpellier/actualite/montpellier-rate-le-coche-552300|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=1 May 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In an interview with the Sporten, Kahlenberg says if he never moved to Evian, then he would dead and buried.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: I thought I was dead and buried|trans-title=Kahlenberg: I troede, jeg var død og begravet|url=http://www.sporten.dk/em-2012/kahlenberg-i-troede-jeg-var-doed-og-begravet|publisher=Sporten|language=da|date=30 May 2012|access-date=30 April 2013}}</ref> At the end of the 2011–12 season, Kahlenberg went on to make nineteen appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.

However, his hopes of permanent move to the club was apparently broken down after Wolfsburg's reluctance to discuss a fee, resulting in its cancellation.<ref>{{cite news|title=LEROY ET POULSEN QUITTENT EVIAN|url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/transferts/fil-info/leroy-et-poulsen-quittent-evian-556783|publisher=Le Figaro|language=fr|date=22 May 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Evian wait on Kahlenberg|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11800/7880896/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=7 July 2012|access-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309231429/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11800/7880896|archive-date=9 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Once again, he was linked with a move to Saint-Étienne after the club rekindled his interests signing him.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg to St. Etienne|trans-title=Fehlkauf wegKahlenberg nach St. Etienne|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/thomas-kahlenberg/fehlkauf-weg-nach-st-etienne-24788932.bild.html|publisher=Bild.de|language=de|date=21 June 2012|access-date=30 April 2013}}</ref> However, according to Kahlenberg, the move never materialised.<ref>{{cite news|title=Uncertain future for Kahlenberg|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7888859/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=11 July 2012|access-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305035116/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7888859|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=St. Etienne drop Kahlenberg|trans-title=St. Etienne dropper Kahlenberg|url=http://www.sporten.dk/fodbold/st.-etienne-dropper-kahlenberg|publisher=Sporten|language=da|date=25 June 2012|access-date=30 April 2013}}</ref>

===Brøndby===
[[File:Copenhagen 2014-09-21 (15297587370).jpg|thumb|right|250px|Kahlenberg dribbling to attack during a match between Brøndby and [[FC København|København]] on 21 September 2014.]]

On 21 August 2013, Kahlenberg signed a four-year contract with his former club Brøndby after being away from Denmark for eight years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2013/08/21/thomas-kahlenberg-vender-hjem|title=Thomas Kahlenberg vender hjem|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=21 August 2013|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211213024/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2013/08/21/thomas-kahlenberg-vender-hjem|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Upon joining the club, he expressed his delight to return to Brøndby, calling it a "special place for him" and was given a number seven shirt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2013/08/23/kahlenberg-glaeder-mig-til-at-se-jer-alle-sammen|title=Kahlenberg: Glæder mig til at se jer alle sammen|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=23 August 2013|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214123205/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2013/08/23/kahlenberg-glaeder-mig-til-at-se-jer-alle-sammen|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2013/08/24/trup-til-kampen-mod-randers-fc|title=Trup til kampen mod Randers FC|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=24 August 2013|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214123211/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2013/08/24/trup-til-kampen-mod-randers-fc|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

Kahlenberg made his second debut for the club, starting a match and playing 88 minutes before being substituted, in a 0–0 draw against [[Randers FC|Randers]] on 25 August 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2013/08/25/0-0-mod-randers-fc|title=0-0 mod Randers FC|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=25 August 2013|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214123211/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2013/08/25/0-0-mod-randers-fc|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=TV: Kalle-effekten udeblev også|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/article4528518.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=25 August 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Since making his debut for Brøndby, he started in the next five matches for the club, playing in the midfield position.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndby-ekstase: Så kom sæsonens første sejr|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4547907.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=15 September 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Thomas Frank ovenud tilfreds: Helt fortjent sejr|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4551273.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=22 September 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=TV: Brøndby slog FCK i drama|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4558032.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=28 September 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby og Esbjerg dominerer 'Rundens Hold'|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/viborg/article4557992.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 October 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, Kahlenberg suffered an injury that kept him out for a month.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndby smed point mod oprykker|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4573477.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=20 October 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby uden Kahlenberg mod OB|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4577031.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=26 October 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Thomas Kahlenberg ude resten af efteråret?|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4585071.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=5 November 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 24 November 2013, he returned to the first team, coming on as a 66th-minute substitute, in a 1–0 win against FC Midtjylland.<ref>{{cite news|title=TV: Ørnskov tænder gulddrøm for Brøndby|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/article4600604.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=24 November 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Following an injury of [[Mikkel Thygesen]], Kahlenberg was appointed captain in his absence.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Frank søger ny anfører|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4601757.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=27 November 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg anfører mod FCK|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4604307.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=30 November 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He captained his first match for Brøndby, starting a match and played 62 minutes before being substituted, in a 3–1 loss against Copenhagen on 1 December 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2013/12/01/kahlenberg-fortjent-sejr-til-fck|title=Kahlenberg: Fortjent sejr til FCK|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=1 December 2013|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214164232/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2013/12/01/kahlenberg-fortjent-sejr-til-fck|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=SLUT: FCK tog 'New Firm'|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4605067.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 December 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg then continued to establish himself in the starting eleven for the club, playing in the midfield position, as well as, being the captain.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tøffes dom: Han er efterårets bedste indkøb|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/stigtoefting/article4609440.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 December 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Her er Thomas Franks ønskespiller - drømmer om FCK'er|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4616152.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=16 December 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Her er Brøndbys nye anfører|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4650371.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=12 February 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: FCN kunne have straffet os|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4667002.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=9 March 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: Brøndby går lyse tider i møde|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4703495.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=2 May 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He then scored his first goal of the season, as well as, setting up one of Brøndby's goals, in a 2–2 draw against AaB on 23 February 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=SLUT: Uafgjort i Brøndby efter vild afslutning|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/article4657799.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=23 February 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Two weeks later on 9 March 2014, Kahlenberg set up two goals, as he helped the club win 4–1 against Nordsjælland.<ref>{{cite news|title=SLUT: Brøndby skyder Nordsjælland i sænk|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4667203.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=9 March 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 21 April 2014, he scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–1 win against AGF.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2014/04/21/371926|title=2-1-sejr i Århus|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=21 April 2014|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214172823/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2014/04/21/371926|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> After missing a match due to suspension, Kahlenberg returned to the starting line–up against Nordsjælland in the last game of the season and set up two goals, as Brøndby drew 2–2.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndby-fuser uden Kahlenberg|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4709718.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 May 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby overvandt mareridtsstart|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4714797.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=18 May 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> His performance throughout the 2013–14 season led the club's supporters to name him the best player in the league.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brugerne: Kahlenberg er forårets bedste|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4712271.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 May 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2014/05/26/fansene-kaarer-kahlenberg-til-foraarets-broendby-spiller|title=Fansene: Kahlenberg er forårets spiller|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=26 May 2014|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214174225/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2014/05/26/fansene-kaarer-kahlenberg-til-foraarets-broendby-spiller|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In his first season back at Brøndby, he went to make twenty–four appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Kahlenberg – Statistik for Superligen 2013–14|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1233&aar=2013%2F2014|publisher=Auperstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

Ahead of the start of the 2014–15 season, it was announced that Kahlenberg was named as Thygesen's successor as Brøndby's new captain.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thygesen bliver ikke anfører igen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4838444.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=12 June 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He continued to establish himself in the starting eleven for the club, playing in the midfield position, as well as, being the captain.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: Det er dybt frustrerende|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4959527.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 August 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=TV: Brøndbys FCK-mareridt fortsætter|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article5036375.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=21 September 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Skuffet Brøndby-kaptajn: En hård skæbne|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article5074482.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=28 September 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby-træner optimist efter nederlag|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/broendby-traener-optimist-efter-nederlag/5455121|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=24 February 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Glem fyring, Brøndby: Her er løsningen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/glem-fyring-broendby-her-er-loesningen/5468686|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=5 March 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 31 August 2014, Kahlenberg scored his first goal of the season, as well as, setting up one of Brøndby's goals, in a 3–0 win against FC Nordsjælland.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2014/08/31/3-0-sejr-over-fc-nordsjaelland|title=3-0-sejr over FC Nordsjælland|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=31 August 2014|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214193117/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2014/08/31/3-0-sejr-over-fc-nordsjaelland|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In a match against AaB on 5 October 2014, he set up a goal for [[Teemu Pukki]], who went on to score twice to help the club win 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|title=TV: En stjerne er født: Brøndby-finne bombede AaB|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article5129381.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=5 October 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> This was followed up by scoring his second goal of the season, in a 5–0 win against [[FC Vestsjælland|Vestsjælland]].<ref>{{cite news|title=SLUT: Brøndby uddelte røvfuld|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article5249244.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=19 October 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Reflecting in the first half of the season, Kahlenberg said: "We have a high top level, and on our good days we are perhaps the best playing team in Denmark. But we have also seen that we have a too low bottom level and have been too easy to kiss. So that is our biggest challenge. The most disappointing have been the outcomes we have had in three or four matches, where the bottom level has simply been too low. We have, of course, been disappointed in ourselves. Also on behalf of the club and the supporters. We have felt a little stupid."<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndby-stjerne erkender: Vi har følt os dumme|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/broendby-stjerne-erkender-vi-har-foelt-os-dumme/5439341|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=12 February 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, he suffered a hip injury that eventually sidelined for the rest of the 2014–15 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Presset Thomas Frank: Vi skal have gang i vores forår|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/presset-thomas-frank-vi-skal-have-gang-i-vores-foraar/5471690|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 March 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Optimistisk Frank: Agger har det bedre og bedre|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/optimistisk-frank-agger-har-det-bedre-og-bedre/5504696|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 April 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Skadet Kahlenberg misser københavnerderby|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/skadet-kahlenberg-misser-koebenhavnerderby/5509064|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=5 April 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> It was announced that Kahlenberg would be out somewhere between four and five months following surgery.<ref>{{cite news|title=Skidt for Brøndby: Stilstand for Kahlenberg|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/skidt-for-broendby-stilstand-for-kahlenberg/5543718|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=29 April 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby-anfører skal under kniven: Misser flere måneder|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/broendby-anfoerer-skal-under-kniven-misser-flere-maaneder/5554525|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 May 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Operation holder Kahlenberg ude i fire-fem måneder|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/operation-holder-kahlenberg-ude-i-fire-fem-maaneder/5577084|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=23 May 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In his second season at the club, he went on to make twenty–four appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Kahlenberg – Statistik for Superligen 2014–15|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1233&aar=2014%2F2015|publisher=Auperstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

The 2015–16 season continued to see Kahlenberg recover from a hip injury and made a full recovery and returned to training by late–August.<ref>{{cite news|title=Derfor sejler Brøndby rundt lige nu|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/derfor-sejler-broendby-rundt-lige-nu/5670732|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=3 August 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Håb for Brøndby: Kalle gør store fremskridt|url= https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/haab-for-broendby-kalle-goer-store-fremskridt/5671929|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=4 August 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg tilbage på træningsbanen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/kahlenberg-tilbage-paa-traeningsbanen/5702826|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=26 August 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 27 September 2015, he made his first appearance of the season, coming on as a 62nd-minute substitute, in a 1–0 win against Copenhagen.<ref>{{cite news|title=Her er FCK-stjernen, Kahlenberg helst så i Brøndby|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/her-er-fck-stjernen-kahlenberg-helst-saa-i-broendby/5748941|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=26 September 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Her fejlede Ståle i hårdt derby|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/allanolsen/her-fejlede-staale-i-haardt-derby/5752465|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=27 September 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg captained his first match of the season, coming against FC Midtjylland on 25 October 2015 and set up Brøndby's second goal of the game, in a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndby-kaptajn om topkampene: Det nytter ikke|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/broendby-kaptajn-om-topkampene-det-nytter-ikke/5789768|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=22 October 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=TV: Elmander sender Brøndby ind i topstriden|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/tv-elmander-sender-broendby-ind-i-topstriden/5795835|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=25 October 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Tilfreds Kahlenberg: Har langt mere overskud nu|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/tilfreds-kahlenberg-har-langt-mere-overskud-nu/5796154|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=26 October 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> A week later on 1 November 2015, he scored his first goal of the season, in a 5–2 win against Odense BK.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndby smadrede lamme fynboer|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/broendby-smadrede-lamme-fynboer/5806471|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 November 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg then found himself competing in the midfield position for a starting place for the club, which saw him placed on the substitute bench as a result.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndby vil ikke betragtes som guldkandidat|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/broendby-vil-ikke-betragtes-som-guldkandidat/5808464|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=3 November 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=SLUT: Polsk debutscoring i Brøndby-sejr|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/slut-polsk-debutscoring-i-broendby-sejr/5971307|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=28 February 2016|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndbys bestyrelse til møde: Franks fremtid ikke et tema|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/broendbys-bestyrelse-til-moede-franks-fremtid-ikke-et-tema/5983881|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 March 2016|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Auri lover aggressivt Brøndby: Justerer detaljer|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/auri-lover-aggressivt-broendby-justerer-detaljer/5993059|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=13 March 2016|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Han er Brøndbys løftestang mod medaljer|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/han-er-broendbys-loeftestang-mod-medaljer/6032079|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 April 2016|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 2 March 2016, he scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–0 win against [[Skive IK|Skive]] in the quarter–finals of the Danish Cup.<ref>{{cite news|title=1. divisionshold drillede Brøndby i pokalen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/dbupokalen/1-divisionshold-drillede-broendby-i-pokalen/5977308|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=2 March 2016|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> A month later, however, Kahlenberg suffered a thigh injury that kept him out for the rest of the 2015–16 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Udnyttede drop: Polak holder liv i Brøndbys top 3-håb|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/udnyttede-drop-polak-holder-liv-i-broendbys-top-3-haab/6074827|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=9 May 2016|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2016/05/21/status-paa-thomas-kahlenberg|title=Status på Thomas Kahlenberg|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=21 May 2016|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214214823/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2016/05/21/status-paa-thomas-kahlenberg|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In his third season at Brøndby, he went on to make eighteen appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Kahlenberg – Statistik for Superligen 2015–16|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1233&aar=2015%2F2016|publisher=Auperstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

Most of the 2016–17 season saw Kahlenberg continuing to recover from a thigh injury.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bekymringer i Brøndby: Uvist, hvornår profil er klar|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/bekymringer-i-broendby-uvist-hvornaar-profil-er-klar/6139888|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=16 June 2016|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg før operation: Det kan være slut|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/kahlenberg-foer-operation-det-kan-vaere-slut/6412595|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=18 November 2016|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndby-profil under kniven|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/broendby-profil-under-kniven/6424455|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=25 November 2016|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> By February, he stated in an interview about his aim to return in playing in the league just before the season ends and successfully predicted his return in April.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: Her er Brøndby Nordens førende|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/kahlenberg-her-er-broendby-nordens-foerende/6518799|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=3 February 2017|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Det kribler i Kahlenberg: Jeg er klar til april|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/det-kribler-i-kahlenberg-jeg-er-klar-til-april/6524717|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=8 February 2017|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In May 2017, Kahlenberg returned to the substitute bench for a match against FC Midtjylland as Brøndby 4–2.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Kahlenberg kan få Brøndby-comeback søndag|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/thomas-kahlenberg-kan-faa-broendby-comeback-soendag/6646095|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 May 2017|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndbys pinlige halvleg: FCM funklede på Heden|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/fc_midtjylland/broendbys-pinlige-halvleg-fcm-funklede-paa-heden/6646850|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 May 2017|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> After returning to play for the club's reserve, Kahlenberg made his first league appearance of the season, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 3–0 loss against [[SønderjyskE Fodbold|SønderjyskE]] on 21 May 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/08/kahlenberg-comeback-i-reserveliga-nederlag|title=Kahlenberg-comeback i Reserveliga-nederlag|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=8 May 2017|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220415/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/08/kahlenberg-comeback-i-reserveliga-nederlag|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/21/hjem-fra-haderslev-uden-point|title=Hjem fra Haderslev uden point|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=21 May 2017|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220353/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/21/hjem-fra-haderslev-uden-point|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/21/kalle-efter-comeback-det-foeltes-godt|title=Kahlenberg efter comeback: Det føltes godt|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=21 May 2017|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220355/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/21/kalle-efter-comeback-det-foeltes-godt|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his first start as captain of the season and played 48 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–1 loss against FC Nordsjælland in the last game of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/28/saesonen-sluttede-med-et-nederlag|title=Sæsonen sluttede med et nederlag|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=28 May 2017|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615220535/http://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/28/saesonen-sluttede-med-et-nederlag|archive-date=15 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> While being substituted, Kahlenberg received a standing ovation from Brøndby's supporters.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg klappet ud i Brøndbys sølvvals|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/kahlenberg-klappet-ud-i-broendbys-soelvvals/6685285|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=28 May 2017|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> At the end of the 2016–17 season, he went on to make appearances for the side in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Kahlenberg – Statistik for Superligen 2016–17|url=https://superstats.dk/spillere/spiller?id=1233&aar=2016%2F2017|publisher=Auperstats Denmark|language=da|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

On 28 May 2017, Kahlenberg announced his retirement from professional football, fulfilling his promises he made two years ago.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg lover: Jeg skal slutte i Brøndby|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/kahlenberg-lover-jeg-skal-slutte-i-broendby/5748954|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=27 September 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/28/farvel-til-flere-spillere|title=Farvel til flere spillere|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=28 May 2017|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214220848/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/28/farvel-til-flere-spillere|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/28/kahlenberg-laegger-stoevlerne-paa-hylden|title=Kahlenberg lægger støvlerne på hylden|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=28 May 2017|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109072315/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2017/05/28/kahlenberg-laegger-stoevlerne-paa-hylden|archive-date=9 November 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

==International career==

===Youth career===
While playing youth football at Brøndby IF, Kahlenberg played a number of games for various Danish youth national teams on under-17 and under-19 levels from August 1999 to February 2002.<ref name="dbu">{{cite web|url=http://www.dbu.dk/landshold/landsholdsdatabasen/PlayerInfo/4344&allmatch=1#match| title=Thomas Kahlenberg – Alle hold (Alle kampe)|publisher=[[Danish Football Association]]|language=da|access-date=21 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2001/05/08/scoring-af-kamper-debut-til-fatih|title=Scoring af Kamper, debut til Fatih|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=8 May 2001|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211210438/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2001/05/08/scoring-af-kamper-debut-til-fatih|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/02/20/talenter-i-kamp|title=Talenter i kamp|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=20 February 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211211536/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/02/20/talenter-i-kamp|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/06/20/fire-spillere-paa-u-20-landshold|title= Fire spillere på U-20 landshold|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=20 June 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211212857/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/06/20/fire-spillere-paa-u-20-landshold|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Fakta om Thomas Kahlenberg|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/fakta-om-thomas-kahlenberg|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=27 June 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

In September 2002, Kahlenberg, who was recognized as one of the most talented Danish midfielders, was called up to [[Denmark national under-21 football team|Denmark under-21 national team]] for the first time.<ref name="dbu"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/09/03/per-nielsen-og-peter-madsen-paa-landsholdet|title=Per Nielsen og Peter Madsen på landsholdet|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=6 September 2002|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211214458/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2002/09/03/per-nielsen-og-peter-madsen-paa-landsholdet|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In his third appearance for the U21 side against [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-21 football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina U21]] on 1 April 2003, he set up two goals, as Denmark U21 won 3–0.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/04/01/kahlenberg-paa-maaltavlen-i-landskamp|title=Kahlenberg på måltavlen i landskamp|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=1 April 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212154225/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/04/01/kahlenberg-paa-maaltavlen-i-landskamp|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg over alt|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kahlenberg-over-alt|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 April 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Later in the year, Kahlenberg played in both legs of the [[2004 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification play-offs|UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification play-offs]] against [[Italy national under-21 football team|Italy U21]], as the U21 side lost through away goal following a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/11/15/em-maal-af-kahlenberg|title=EM-mål af Kahlenberg|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=15 November 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212163708/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/11/15/em-maal-af-kahlenberg|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title= Drømmen om U21-EM brast|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/droemmen-om-u21-em-brast/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=20 November 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In December 2004, he subsequently won the 2004 [[Danish Football Player of the Year#Young Players of the Year|Danish under-21 ''Player of the Year'']] award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dbu.dk/page.aspx?id=318|title=Arlas talentpriser 2009 – 1987|publisher=[[Danish Football Association]]|language=da|access-date=21 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050412191654/http://www.dbu.dk/page.aspx?id=318|archive-date=12 April 2005|url-status=dead}}<br>{{cite news|title=Jon Dahl Tomasson Årets Fodboldspiller|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/jon-dahl-tomasson-aarets-fodboldspiller-0|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=28 December 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/03/30/kahlenberg-aarets-landsholdstalent|title=Kahlenberg Årets Landsholdstalent|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=30 March 2005|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212211659/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2005/03/30/kahlenberg-aarets-landsholdstalent|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Following [[2006 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship]]'s qualification, Poulsen was called up to the Denmark U21 squad in November 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=U21 sikret play off|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article3188422.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=6 September 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=U21 udtaget til russisk Play-off|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article3058453.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 November 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg jagter trøstpræmie|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kahlenberg-jagter-troestpraemie|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=9 November 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He played in both legs against [[Russia national under-21 football team|Russia U21]], as the U21 side won 4–1 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Danmark nærmere EM-slutrunde|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/Danmark-naermere-EM-slutrunde/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=12 November 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Danske talenter klar til EM-slutrunden|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article3058968.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=16 November 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg continued to play for the Denmark under-21 team until May 2006, when he was selected for the Danish squad for the [[2006 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|2006 European Under-21 Championship]].<ref>{{cite news|title=U/21-landsholdets EM-trup udtaget|url=http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=232601|publisher=DBU|language=da|date=9 May 2006|access-date=19 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616070415/http://www.dbu.dk/news/newsShow.aspx?id=232601|archive-date=16 June 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> As age restrictions are calculated from the start of the qualification matches, in September 2006, he competed in the tournament at age 23.<ref name="dbu"/> Even though Denmark was eliminated in the preliminary group stage, Kahlenberg managed to score three goals in three games, and he was selected for the "Team of the Tournament".<ref name="UEFA"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/match/83593--italy-vs-denmark/|title=Italy comeback deflates Denmark|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=24 May 2006|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126135437/http://www.uefa.com/under21/season=2006/matches/round=1912/match=83593/index.html|archive-date=26 January 2018|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/match/83596--denmark-vs-netherlands/|title=Kahlenberg earns Denmark a point|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=26 May 2006|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123190707/http://www.uefa.com/under21/season=2006/matches/round=1912/match=83596/index.html|archive-date=23 January 2018|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/match/83601--denmark-vs-ukraine/|title=Ukraine march on to semi-finals|publisher=UEFA Official Website|date=30 May 2006|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126135421/http://www.uefa.com/under21/season=2006/matches/round=1912/match=83601/index.html|archive-date=26 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> He ended his under-21 national team career after the tournament, having scored 10 goals in 26 matches for the Denmark under-21s.<ref name="dbu"/>

===Senior career===
In April 2003, the [[Denmark national football team|senior national team]] coach [[Morten Olsen]] called Kahlenberg to the squad for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/04/22/kahlenberg-paa-a-landsholdet|title=Kahlenberg på A-landsholdet|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=22 April 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211214947/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/04/22/kahlenberg-paa-a-landsholdet|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his debut for the national team, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute, in a 1–0 friendly win against [[Ukraine national football team|Ukraine]] on 30 April 2003.<ref name="dbu"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/05/01/dagens-traening-dagen-derpaa|title=Dagens træning: Dagen derpå|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=1 May 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211215600/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/05/01/dagens-traening-dagen-derpaa|archive-date=11 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2004, Kahlenberg was called up to the senior squad once and made his second appearance for Denmark, coming on as a 78th-minute substitute, in a 2–0 loss against [[Spain national football team|Spain]] on 31 March 2004.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gulddrengen|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/gulddrengen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 March 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg med fuld fokus på Brøndby|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/kahlenberg-med-fuld-fokus-paa-broendby|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=27 March 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Spanske stjerner narrede Danmark - vandt 2-0|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/spanske-stjerner-narrede-danmark-vandt-2-0|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=31 March 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In May 2004, he was selected as the youngest Danish player for the [[UEFA Euro 2004|2004 European Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/12/21/kahlenberg-droemmer-om-em-plads|title=Kahlenberg drømmer om EM-plads|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=21 December 2003|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212163713/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2003/12/21/kahlenberg-droemmer-om-em-plads|archive-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sennels fejlede i EM-test|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/sennels-fejlede-i-em-test|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=14 May 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Opkald til halv million|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/opkald-til-halv-million|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 June 2004|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, Kahlenberg did not play any games at the tournament, as he was placed on the substitute bench.<ref name="slutrunde">{{cite web|url=http://www.dbu.dk/page.aspx?id=435|title=Slutrundetrupper 1908–2004|publisher=[[Danish Football Association]]|language=da|access-date=21 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926225119/http://www.dbu.dk/page.aspx?id=435|archive-date=26 September 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In August 2005, Kahlenberg was called up to the national team for the first time in ten months and came on as a second-half substitute, in a 4–1 win against [[England national football team|England]] on 17 August 2005.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg og Jensen med imod England|url=https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/kahlenberg-og-jensen-med-imod-england/|publisher=Bold.dk|language=da|date=9 August 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Danmark vandt sensationelt 4-1 over Beckham og co.|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/danmark-vandt-sensationelt-4-1-over-beckham-og-co|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=17 September 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> On 16 August 2006 he made his first start for Denmark, starting the whole game, in a 2–0 win against [[Poland national football team|Poland]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Debutanten Bendtner satte Danmark i gang|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/debutanten-bendtner-satte-danmark-i-gang|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=16 August 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Genvalg til Bendtner og Würtz|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4369314.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=21 August 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Two weeks later on 1 September 2006, Kahlenberg scored his first goal for Denmark, as well as, setting up of the national side's goals, in a 4–2 win against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Danmark slog verdens nummer fire 4-2|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/danmark-slog-verdens-nummer-fire-4-2|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=1 September 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He was involved in a number of matches for Denmark's [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying|qualifying matches]] for the [[UEFA Euro 2008]], as they failed to qualify for the tournament after finishing [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying Group F|fourth place]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Skuffende 0-0 i Parken|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4448384.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 October 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Dansk pligtsejr over Liechtenstein|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4417163.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 October 2006|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title= EM-drømmen lever endnu|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4811658.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=8 September 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Surt show i smilets by – farvel, EM|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/surt-show-i-smilets-by-farvel-em|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=13 October 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Oprejsning med mislyde|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4425621.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=17 October 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Despite this, scored his second goal for Denmark, in a 3–0 win against [[Iceland national football team|Iceland]] on 21 November 2007.<ref>{{cite news|title=Skønne spildte kræfter|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4420442.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=21 November 2007|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

After a lay-off from the senior national team, Kahlenberg was recalled for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group 1|2010 World Cup qualifiers]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Bendtner også ude|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/bendtner-ogsaa-ude|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=11 October 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Danmark mosede Malta|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4311592.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 October 2008|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Tre mål tættere på VM|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4281585.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 April 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In his second start of the qualifiers, he scored the winning goal against rivals [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]], which helped Denmark qualify for the main tournament.<ref>{{cite news|title=Vejen til Sydafrika er åben!|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4221775.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=6 June 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Det bliver ikke større for Jakob Poulsen|url=https://www.bt.dk/oevrig-sport/det-bliver-ikke-stoerre-for-jakob-poulsen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=10 October 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Sverige banket - vi skal til VM!|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4201131.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=10 October 2009|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> In May 2010, Morten Olsen announced that Kahlenberg would be part of the final squad of 23 participating in the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup]] in [[South Africa]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Her er Olsens VM-trup|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/her-er-olsens-vm-trup|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 April 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=De 30 skal med i Olsens VM-trup|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4157425.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=10 May 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1493391.html|title=Olsen names final Denmark squad|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=28 May 2010|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531172715/http://www.uefa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1493391.html|archive-date=31 May 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his tournament debut against [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]], starting a match and played 73 minutes before being substituted, as Denmark lost 2–0 on 14 June 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=Selvmål skyld i dansk nederlag til Holland|url=https://www.bt.dk/oevrig-sport/selvmaal-skyld-i-dansk-nederlag-til-holland|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=14 June 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg appeared two more times in the tournament, as the national side were eliminated in the group stage.<ref>{{cite news|title=Startopstilling: Kahlenberg er sat af|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4157456.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=19 June 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Daniel Jensen ude mod Japan|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4157413.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=24 June 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

Following the World Cup tournament, Kahlenberg was called up to the Denmark squad two months later.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sådan starter Danmark|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/saadan-starter-danmark|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 September 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He scored his first national team goal, in a 1–0 win against Iceland on 7 September 2010.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg reddede Danmark|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/kahlenberg-reddede-danmark|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 September 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Kahlenberg later made one more appearance for Denmark by the end of the year.<ref>{{cite news|title=Opløftende nullert mod Tjekkiet|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4131307.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=17 November 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> After a two-year absence, Kahlenberg was called up to the national team squad for [[UEFA Euro 2012|Euro 2012]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg tilbage: Her er Danmarks EM-hold|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4032265.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=16 May 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg overrasket: Glædelig nyhed|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4033024.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=16 May 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Her er alle EM-trupperne|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/her-er-alle-em-trupperne|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=4 June 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He made his first Denmark in two years, starting a match and played 65 minutes before being substituted, in a 3–1 loss against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]] on 26 May 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Danmark fik brasser-smæk|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/danmark-fik-brasser-smaek|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=26 May 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> This was followed up by making another appearance against [[Australia men's national soccer team|Australia]] on 2 June 2012, coming on as a second-half substitute, as the national team lost 2–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=SLUT: Danmark ordnede Australien|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4029912.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=2 June 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> However, Kahlenberg did not play in the tournament and was placed on the substitute bench, as Denmark were eliminated in the group stage.<ref>{{cite news|title=Så skal der handles EM-spillere|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4027123.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=18 June 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg: Jeg kan ikke gøre mere|url=https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/kahlenberg-jeg-kan-ikke-goere-mere|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=7 June 2012|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

After a one and a half year absent, on 3 March 2014 Kahlenberg was called up to the Denmark squad against England but did not play.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brondby.com/nyhed/2014/02/25/kahlenberg-og-hasani-i-landsholdstjeneste|title=Kahlenberg, Hradecky & Hasani i landsholdstrøjen|publisher=Brøndby IF|language=da|date=25 February 2014|access-date=17 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214173142/https://brondby.com/nyhed/2014/02/25/kahlenberg-og-hasani-i-landsholdstjeneste|archive-date=14 December 2020|url-status=live}}<br>{{cite news|title=SLUT: Dansk landshold tabte 1-0 på Wembley|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4664634.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=5 March 2014|access-date=11 December 2020}}</ref> On 22 May 2014 he made his first appearance for the national side in two years, coming on as a 79th-minute substitute, in a 2–2 draw against [[Hungary national football team|Hungary]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Slut: Ungarn-Danmark 2-2|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article4717840.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=22 May 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Four months later on 7 September 2014, Kahlenberg scored his fifth goal for Denmark, in a 2–1 win against [[Armenia national football team|Armenia]].<ref>{{cite news|title=SLUT: Danmark sejrede mod Armenien|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article5003095.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=7 September 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> The next two years saw him play four more times in the national team's [[UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying|qualifying matches]], as Denmark failed to qualify for the [[UEFA Euro 2016]] following a 4–3 defeat on aggregate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lasse Vibe redder point til Danmark|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article5183246.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=11 October 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Morten Olsen har ikke fundet formlen|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/janjensen/article5208290.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 October 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=SLUT: Dansk sejr i Serbien|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/article5302587.ece|publisher= Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 November 2014|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Fy fan - men brug nu den livline!|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/kommentarer/allanolsen/fy-fan-men-brug-nu-den-livline/5828284|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 November 2015|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Så' det slut, Olsen: Zlatan blev kongen af København|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/saa-det-slut-olsen-zlatan-blev-kongen-af-koebenhavn/5832568|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=17 November 2015| access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Following this, he was never called up to the national team again despite being available.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndby-anførers klare udmelding: Står til rådighed for Hareide|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/landsholdsfodbold/broendby-anfoerers-klare-udmelding-staar-til-raadighed-for-hareide/5908193|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=14 January 2016|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

==Coaching career==
After announcing his retirement from professional football, he moved to coaching. He was hired as a youth coach at [[Hellerup IK|HIK]] in March 2018.<ref>[https://www.bold.dk/fodbold/nyheder/hik-tilknytter-67-landskampe-i-traenerstaben/ HIK tilknytter 67 landskampe i trænerstaben], bold.dk, 15 March 2018</ref> After two years in HIK, on 28 May 2020, Kahlenberg was appointed assistant coach of Denmark's U-16 national team.<ref>[https://www.dbu.dk/nyheder/2020/maj/tidligere-landsholdsstjerner-bliver-traenere/ TIDLIGERE LANDSHOLDSSTJERNER BLIVER TRÆNERE], dbu.dk, 28 May 2020</ref> He left the position in July 2024.<ref>[https://www.dbu.dk/nyheder/2024/juli/peter-bonde-ny-assistenttraener-for-u16/ PETER BONDE NY ASSISTENTTRÆNER FOR U16], dbu.dk, 2 July 2024</ref>

==Personal life==
In August 2009, Kahlenberg married his long–term girlfriend, Anne Zeuthen Jensen.<ref name="Kahlenberg Brøndby"/><ref>{{cite web|last1=Richter|first1=Leif|title=Kahlenberg hemmeligt gift|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/udenlandsk_fodbold/tyskfodbold/article4212807.ece|website=ekstra-bladet.dk|publisher=Ekstrabladet|date=5 August 2009|access-date=7 March 2020}}</ref> They have three children, daughters Karla and Alma and son, Max.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brøndbys nye mand: Derfor skiftede jeg|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/superligaen/broendby/article4536492.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=3 September 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Brøndbys dyre nødpakke: Se Kahlenbergs vilde sign-on fee og tunge årsløn|url=https://www.bt.dk/superligaen/broendbys-dyre-noedpakke-se-kahlenbergs-vilde-sign-on-fee-og-tunge-aarsloen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 September 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Baby-Glück: Karla Kahlenberg ist da|url=https://www.waz-online.de/Sportbuzzer/VfL-Wolfsburg/Baby-Glueck-Karla-Kahlenberg-ist-da|website=Wolfsburger Allgemeine|language=de|date=15 October 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

In addition to speaking Danish, Kahlenberg speaks German, having learned the language from school, and French, from his time at Auxerre.<ref name="Kahlenberg Brøndby"/> In September 2003, he hired Per Steffensen as his new agent in attempt to move abroad.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg hyrer agent|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/article3218335.ece|publisher=Ekstra Bladet|language=da|date=24 September 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Michael Laudrup: Okay med agenter|url=https://www.bt.dk/sport/michael-laudrup-okay-med-agenter|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=24 September 2003|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> He attended Falkonergårdens Gymnasium.<ref>{{cite news|title=Køhlerts knægte|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/article3192870.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=16 May 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Early in his football career, Kahlenberg quickly earned a fan club called 'Tommy Crew'.<ref>{{cite news|title=Stortalent får egen fanklub|url=https://ekstrabladet.dk/sport/fodbold/dansk_fodbold/article4413787.ece|publisher=Ekstrabladet|language=da|date=1 August 2002|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

In December 2004, Kahlenberg was in Thailand when [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami]] took place, but escaped unharmed.<ref>{{cite news|title='Vores kærlighed var unik'|url=https://www.bt.dk/nyheder/vores-kaerlighed-var-unik|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=3 January 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=''Vores kærlighed var unik''|url=https://www.bt.dk/nyheder/vores-kaerlighed-var-unik-0|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=11 April 2005|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref> Throughout his professional football career, he lived in Denmark, France and Germany.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kahlenberg giver 150.000 kroner i rabat på boligen|url=https://www.bt.dk/kendte/kahlenberg-giver-150.000-kroner-i-rabat-paa-boligen|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 September 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Her er landsholds-stjernens nye million-bolig|url=https://www.bt.dk/kendte/her-er-landsholds-stjernens-nye-million-bolig|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=19 November 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Se de kendtes vilde boligkøb i 2010|url=https://www.bt.dk/kendte/se-de-kendtes-vilde-boligkoeb-i-2010-0|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=29 December 2010|access-date=17 December 2020}}<br>{{cite news|title=Så meget koster Kahlenbergs luksuslejlighed|url=https://www.bt.dk/kendte/saa-meget-koster-kahlenbergs-luksuslejlighed|publisher=BT.dk|language=da|date=22 October 2013|access-date=17 December 2020}}</ref>

On 5 March 2020, Kahlenberg tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease called [[Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]] during the [[COVID-19 pandemic|current pandemic]], after having been infected at a birthday party in [[Amsterdam]].<ref name = coronavirus>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51762943 |title=Coronavirus: Four Danish league players in quarantine after meeting Thomas Kahlenberg |website=BBC Sport |date=5 March 2020 |access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref> This forced [[Brøndby IF|Brøndby]], [[Lyngby Boldklub|Lyngby]] and [[AFC Ajax|Ajax]] to place some of their players and coaches, who had recently met with Kahlenberg, into quarantine.<ref name = coronavirus/> Kahlenberg described his symptoms as similar to a [[flu]] and he was placed in home quarantine.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ankerstjerne|first=Magnus|url=https://www.tv2lorry.dk/tv2dk/broendby-stjerne-med-coronavirus-jeg-er-saa-ked-af-alt-det-jeg-har-sat-i-gang|title=Brøndby-stjerne med coronavirus: - Jeg er så ked af alt det, jeg har sat i gang|date=7 March 2020|work=TV 2 Lorry|access-date=9 March 2020|language=da}}</ref> [[Peter Madsen (footballer)|Peter Madsen]], another retired Danish football player who attended the same Amsterdam birthday party as Kahlenberg, also tested positive for the coronavirus.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kjær|first=Christian|url=https://sport.tv2.dk/fodbold/2020-03-07-den-tidligere-broendby-spiller-peter-madsen-smittet-med-coronavirus|title=Den tidligere Brøndby-spiller Peter Madsen smittet med coronavirus|date=7 March 2020|work=TV 2 Spoty|access-date=9 March 2020|language=da}}</ref> On 12 March, Kahlenberg was declared fully recovered.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Ritzau|url=https://sport.tv2.dk/fodbold/2020-03-12-kahlenberg-er-erklaeret-rask-efter-coronasmitte|title=Kahlenberg er erklæret rask efter coronasmitte|date=12 March 2020|work=TV2|access-date=12 March 2020|language=da}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
{{Expand section|date=December 2020}}

===International===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref name="NFT">{{NFT player|1891|accessdate=28 February 2019}}</ref>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="13"|[[Denmark national football team|Denmark]]
|2003||1||0
|-
|2004||2||0
|-
|2005||3||0
|-
|2006||5||1
|-
|2007||12||1
|-
|2008||2||0
|-
|2009||3||1
|-
|2010||8||1
|-
|2011||0||0
|-
|2012||3||0
|-
|2013||0||0
|-
|2014||7||1
|-
|2015||1||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Total!!47!!5
|}

:''Scores and results list Denmark's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kahlenberg goal.''

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Thomas Kahlenberg
|-
!scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date
!scope="col"|Venue
!scope="col"|Opponent
!scope="col"|Score
!scope="col"|Result
!scope="col"|Competition
|-
| align="center"|1 || 1 September 2006 || [[Brøndby Stadion]], [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]] || {{fb|POR}} || align="center"|2–1 || align="center"|4–2 || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
|-
| align="center"|2 || 21 November 2007 || [[Telia Parken]], Copenhagen, Denmark || {{fb|ISL}} || align="center"|3–0 || align="center"|3–0 || [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying|UEFA Euro 2008 Qualification]]
|-
| align="center"|3 || 6 June 2009 || [[Råsundastadion]], [[Solna Municipality|Solna]], Sweden || {{fb|SWE}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification|FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualification]]
|-
| align="center"|4 || 7 September 2010 || Telia Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark || {{fb|ISL}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || [[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying|UEFA Euro 2012 Qualification]]
|-
| align="center"|5 || 7 September 2014 || Telia Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark || {{fb|ARM}} || align="center"|2–1 || align="center"|2–1 || [[UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying|UEFA Euro 2016 Qualification]]
|}

== Honours ==
'''Brøndby IF'''
*[[Danish Superliga]]: [[2001–02 Danish Superliga|2001–02]], [[2004–05 Danish Superliga|2004–05]]
*[[Danish Cup]]: [[2002–03 Danish Cup|2002–03]], [[2004–05 Danish Cup|2004–05]]

'''Individual'''
*[[Danish Football Player of the Year#Young Players of the Year|Danish U-21 Player of the Year]]: 2004

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{DBU player|4344}}
* {{FIFA}}
* {{UEFA}}

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