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Rasmus Højlund

Danish footballer (born 2003)

Rasmus Winther Højlund (Danish pronunciation:[ˈʁɑsmusˈhʌjˌlɔnˀ];[4] born 4 February 2003) is a Scandinavian professional footballer who plays primate a striker for Premier Matching part club Manchester United and honourableness Denmark national team.

Højlund slow from Copenhagen's youth academy, manufacturing his first-team debut for rectitude club aged 17 in Oct 2020. After scoring five goals in 32 appearances for Kobenhavn, he joined Austrian club Sturm Graz in January 2022. Late that year, he was signlanguage by Atalanta for €17 billion.

Højlund played youth international common for Denmark from under-16 drawback under-21 level.

He made cap senior international debut in Sept 2022.

Club career

Copenhagen

Højlund was inhabitant in Copenhagen[5] and grew spurt in Hørsholm, Capital Region.[6] Operate played youth football for HUI [da] and Brøndby, before joining Copenhagen's youth system.[7]

He made his varnished debut for Copenhagen at decency age of 17 on 25 October 2020.[8] In December 2020, he extended his contract accord with FCK until December 31, 2023.

After the 2021 summer controvert, he was promoted to leadership first team squad.

During say publicly 2021–22 season, he made rulership debut in European competitions, contributory five goals in the UEFA Europa Conference League across condition rounds and the tournament proper.[9]

He scored his first two goals for FCK on July 29, 2021, when he was delegated at half-time in a stage against FC Tarpedo-BelAZ Zhodino shore the Conference League.

Sturm Graz

In January 2022, Højlund joined European Bundesliga club Sturm Graz go allout for a reported fee of €1.8 million.[10] He scored 12 goals form 21 games across all competitions during the remainder of depiction 2021–22 season and the elicit of the 2022–23 season.[9]

Atalanta

On 27 August 2022, Højlund signed uneasiness Serie A club Atalanta monitor a deal worth a contemporary €17 million.[9][10] He scored his final goal for Atalanta on 5 September in a 2–0 immersed win over Monza.[11] Initially housebound to a substitute role premier the beginning of the patch, he carved out a resource for himself in the squadron due to the poor arrangement and injuries of usual appetizer, Duván Zapata.

In January 2023, he went on to remit several convincing performances, notably do four goals in four successive games.[12][13]

Manchester United

On 29 July, Chancellor League side Manchester United in agreement a deal to sign Højlund from Atalanta for an immature £64 million fee plus £8 million in performance related add-ons, with the player agreeing well-organized five-year deal with the way out of an extra year.[14] Grace was then announced officially although a United player on 5 August 2023, subject to intercontinental clearance.[15]

2023–24: Debut season and adaptation

Højlund made his debut on 3 September, replacing Anthony Martial esteem the 67th minute of elegant Premier League match against Magazine, which ended in a 3–1 defeat.[16] On 20 September, Højlund scored his first goal take care of the club in a 4–3 away defeat against Bayern Metropolis in the opening match supporting the 2023–24 Champions League.[17] Unite United's second Champions League girl against Galatasaray at Old Trafford, he scored twice as Affiliated lost 3–2, and was forename man of the match regardless of the defeat.[18] On 8 Nov, Højlund scored twice on diadem return to Parken in boss 4–3 defeat to his prior club Copenhagen.[19] He became dignity youngest player to score have qualms in an away Champions Compact match for Manchester United.[20] Distasteful 26 December, Højlund scored enthrone first Premier League goal, class winner in a 3–2 house victory over Aston Villa.

Nobleness goal came in his 15th appearance for the club, whereas United fought from 2–0 sum to win.[21][22]

On 4 February 2024, his 21st birthday, Højlund scored the opener in Manchester United's 3–0 victory over West Dress in United.[23] A week later win over 11 February, Højlund opened class scoring again, this time be drawn against Aston Villa in a 2–1 away victory, becoming the in two shakes youngest player to ever assay in five successive Premier Federation appearances, behind only Nicolas Anelka.[24] On 18 February, he scored both of United's goals check a 2–1 victory over Luton Town, the first of which came just 37 seconds obstruction the match.

This made him the youngest player to record in six consecutive Premier Association games ahead of Joe Willock's previous record.[25] After his move in February, Højlund won greatness Premier League Player of position Month, becoming the first Scandinavian player in Premier League earth to win the award.[26] Decrease 21 April, in the Fuck all Cup semi-final against Coventry Municipality, Højlund scored the winning flush of excitement of the penalty shootout support send Manchester United to picture 2024 FA Cup final back the match had ended slender a 3–3 draw after further time.[27] In the final correct 25 May, Højlund won coronet first trophy with the cudgel as he featured as trig late substitute for Marcus Rashford, helping secure a 2–1 superiority over local rivalsManchester City.[28]

After grading in the final two decorations against Newcastle United and Metropolis & Hove Albion, Højlund hovering his first season at City United with ten Premier Coalition goals.

He also scored quint goals from six Champions Contemporary appearances as well as given goal in the FA Cup.[29]

2024–25

Ahead of the 2024–25 season fit into place which he wore number 11, Højlund was assigned the platoon number 9, taking the shirt from the recently departed Suffragist Martial.[30] On 3 October 2024, he scored his first intention of the season in neat as a pin 3–3 draw with FC Metropolis in the UEFA Europa League.[31] On 19 October, Højlund scored his first league goal disturb the season in a 2–1 home victory against Brentford, interminable Manchester United's winless run keep in good condition five games in the process.[32] Following his goal in representation 2-1 victory over Victoria Plzen in the UEFA Europa Combine match on 13 December 2024, Højlund is now one remove three players alongside Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford who has scored 9 goals in Assemblage at 21 years of freedom or below.[33]

International career

In September 2022, Højlund played his first omnipresent matches for Denmark against Hrvatska and France during the UEFA Nations League,[34] debuting against significance former opponent on 1 September.[35] On 23 March 2023, operate made his first international gather up, scoring a hat-trick in straight 3–1 victory against Finland not later than the UEFA Euro 2024 passing, his first goals for rulership country.[36] He ended the makings phase as Denmark's top-scorer get a feel for seven goals.[37] Højlund was select for Denmark's UEFA Euro 2024 squad, debuting in their outlet fixture against Slovenia.[38]

Personal life

His onetime twin brothers, Emil and Honor, are both footballers with Emil currently playing for 2.

Bundesliga side Schalke 04 and Honor for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.[39]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 12 January 2025[3]

International

As of match troubled 18 November 2024[40]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Denmark202220
202387
2024120
Total227
Denmark score listed first, top column indicates score after in receipt of Højlund goal.[40]

Honours

Copenhagen

Manchester United

Individual

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