Yussuf Poulsen

• Full name: Yussuf Yurary Poulsen
• Date of birth: June 15, 1994
• Place of birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Nationality: Danish (of Tanzanian and Danish descent)
• Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
• Position: Forward / Striker
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (high level)

• Lyngby BK (youth and senior debut) — Poulsen progressed through Lyngby’s youth system and made his senior breakthrough there.
• RB Leipzig — Joined RB Leipzig in 2013. Played a key role as the club rose through the German leagues into the Bundesliga. Known for his physical presence, work rate, and hold-up play; has been a regular contributor in league and European competitions.

International career with Denmark

• Debut: Made his senior debut for the Denmark national team in 2013.
• Caps & goals: A regular member of the Danish squad across multiple years, including qualification campaigns and major tournaments; has contributed goals and assists while often operating as a target forward or supporting striker.
• Major tournaments: Represented Denmark at UEFA European Championship tournaments (including Euro 2020, played in 2021) and FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns. Notable for his physicality, aerial ability, and pressing from the front.

Playing style and strengths

• Strong aerial presence and effective at winning duels.
• Good at holding up the ball and bringing teammates into play.
• High work-rate and pressing intensity, fitting modern pressing systems.
• Capable of scoring with both feet and head, often used as a target man but also mobile enough to run in behind defenders.

Notable facts

• Has spent the majority of his professional career at RB Leipzig since moving from Denmark, contributing to the club’s rapid rise in German football.
• Of mixed heritage—his father is Tanzanian and his mother is Danish—but has consistently represented Denmark at international level.

Current status (as of my last update): Regular first-team player for RB Leipzig and a recurring member of the Denmark national team. For the most up-to-date club, appearance, and goal statistics, consult the latest club roster pages or official national team records.