Player: Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

• Full name: Pierre-Emile Kordt Højbjerg
• Date of birth: 5 August 1995
• Place of birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish
• Position: Central/defensive midfielder
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high-level):

• Youth clubs included Brøndby and Bayern Munich academy.
• Senior clubs have included Bayern Munich (senior and reserve sides), FC Augsburg (loan), Schalke 04 (loan), Tottenham Hotspur, and FC Bayern Munich — note: club history may change with transfers; his high-profile spell at Tottenham (Premier League) established him as a top defensive midfielder.

Denmark national team:

• Represents Denmark at senior international level.
• Made senior debut in 2016 (after progressing through youth levels).
• Has been a regular starter and key midfielder for Denmark, participating in major tournaments such as UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Playing style and strengths:

• Strong defensively: good at interceptions, tackling and positional discipline.
• Ball progression: capable of carrying the ball forward and linking defense to attack.
• Work-rate and leadership: known for high stamina, organization and vocal presence on the pitch.
• Passing: reliable short and medium-range passing; contributes to tempo control.

Notable facts:

• Considered one of Denmark’s most important midfielders in his generation.
• Has served as captain for club and country on occasions.
• Combines physicality with tactical awareness, making him valuable in both defensive midfield and deeper-playmaking roles.

Last update: Information accurate up to mid-2024 — for the most current club status, appearances and statistics, consult season-specific sources or official club/national team pages.