| Age | 23 years |
| Date of birth | February 4, 2003 |
| Height, weight | 191 cm, 82 kg |
| Place of birth | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Citizenship | Denmark |
| Position | Forward |
| Club | Napoli |
| Number | 19 |
| With the team since | 2025 (loan from Manchester United) |
| Contract until | 2028 (MU) |
| Contract extension | none |
| Market value | ~€60–75 million |
| Eye color | light |
| Preferred foot | right |
Biography of Rasmus Højlund
Rasmus Winther Højlund was born on February 4, 2003, in Copenhagen and is one of the most promising strikers of his generation. He came through the Copenhagen academy and made his first-team debut at the age of 17.
In the 2021–22 season, he made a name for himself in European competitions, scoring 5 goals in the UEFA Conference League.
In 2022, he moved to Sturm Graz, where he quickly impressed — 12 goals in 21 matches. Just a few months later, he was signed by Atalanta, where he became one of the biggest breakthroughs in Serie A.
In 2023, Manchester United signed him for more than £60 million. In his debut season:
- scored 10 goals in the Premier League
- became one of the best young players in the Champions League
- set a record for a goal-scoring streak among young players at the club
However, the 2024–25 season turned out to be difficult — a long goal drought and criticism from experts. In 2025, he went on loan to Napoli, where he quickly adapted and started scoring regularly.
Personal life of Rasmus Højlund
Rasmus Højlund grew up in a football family. His younger twin brothers — Emil and Oscar — are also professional footballers.
He leads a calm lifestyle and is focused on his career.
Interesting facts about Rasmus Højlund
- One of the fastest and most physically powerful forwards in Europe
- Scored a hat-trick for the Denmark national team
- Top scorer for Denmark in the Euro qualifiers
- Quickly progressed from Denmark to top European clubs
- One of the most expensive Danish players
- Has great speed despite being 191 cm tall
- Can play as a classic center forward
- Compared to Haaland
Rasmus Højlund statistics
Overall club statistics
| Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 19 | 0 |
| Sturm Graz | 18 | 9 |
| Atalanta | 32 | 9 |
| Manchester United | 62 | 14 |
| Napoli | 26 | 10 |
| Total | 157 | 42 |
Detailed club statistics
| Club | All competitions | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 32 | 5 | |
| Sturm Graz | 21 | 12 | |
| Atalanta | 34 | 10 | |
| Manchester United | 95 | 26 | |
| Napoli | 37 | 14 |
Season statistics
| Season | Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Copenhagen | 27 | 5 |
| 2022 | Sturm Graz | 21 | 12 |
| 2022–23 | Atalanta | 34 | 10 |
| 2023–24 | Manchester United | 43 | 16 |
| 2024–25 | Manchester United | 52 | 10 |
| 2025–26 | Napoli | 37 | 14 |
Denmark national team statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 32 |
| Goals | 13 |
Goals for the national team
| № | Opponent | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finland | Euro qualifiers |
| 2 | Kazakhstan | Euro qualifiers |
| 3 | Slovenia | Euro qualifiers |
| 4 | San Marino | Euro qualifiers |
| 5 | Portugal | Nations League |
| 6 | Greece | World Cup qualifiers |
| 7 | Belarus | World Cup qualifiers |
| 8 | Scotland | World Cup qualifiers |
Controversies involving Rasmus Højlund
Rasmus Højlund has not been involved in any serious controversies.
The main discussions in the media were related to his form at Manchester United and a prolonged goal drought, but this was purely sporting in nature and not connected to any disciplinary issues.
