Footballer

Rasmus Hojlund

Rasmus Hojlund
Quick Facts About Rasmus Hojlund
Celebrated Name Rasmus Hojlund
Age 23 years old
Nick Name Rasmus
Birth Name Rasmus Winther Hojlund
Birth Date 2003-02-04
Gender Male
Profession Footballer
Place of Birth Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality Danish
Ethnicity Danish-white
Religion Christian
Race White
Horoscope Aqarius
Father Anders Hojlund
Mother Kirsten Winther
Parents Anders Hojlund, Kirsten Winther
Siblings Oscar Højlund, Emil Højlund
Brother Oscar Højlund, Emil Højlund
Salary Around £4.42 million per year at Manchester United
Net Worth €9 million
Height 1.91 meters (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 79 kg
Hair Color Blonde
Eye Color Light brown
Body Build/Type Athletic
Jersey Number 9
Current Team Manchester United F.C.

Rasmus Winther Højlund is a Danish footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the Denmark national team.

Early Life and Family

Rasmus Højlund was born on February 4, 2003, in Copenhagen, Denmark. His father, Anders Höjlund, was a former soccer player and now works in construction. He also coached kids at a local club where Rasmus trained. His mother, Kirsten Winther, was a 100-meter sprinter before joining the military. She also helped at the club as a team administrator.

Rasmus has younger twin brothers, Emil Højlund and Oscar Højlund, who are both professional footballers. Emil plays for Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, while Oscar is with Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.

Club and International Career

Rasmus Højlund started playing football at Horsholm-Usserod Idraetsklub (HUI), where his father coached. He then joined FC Copenhagen's youth academy and later played for their senior team in 2020.

Rasmus Hojlund made his professional debut for F.C. Copenhagen at just 17 years old in October 2020. He started his professional football career in 2020 with Copenhagen FC. In July 2023, Manchester United signed him from Atalanta for an initial fee of £64 million, making him one of the most expensive Danish players ever.

Rasmus Højlund made his senior Denmark debut on September 1, 2022, against Croatia. He scored a hat-trick in his first start against Finland in March 2023 and was Denmark’s top scorer in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Rasmus Hojlund cheekily performs Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Siu' celebration in front of Portugal star after scoring for Denmark in Nations League clash

Salary and Net Worth

Rasmus Højlund signed a 5-year contract with Manchester United worth $22.1 million. This means he will earn an average of $4.42 million each year. In 2024, his salary will be $4.42 million. His estimated net worth is around €9 million.

  • Salary: Around £4.42 million per year at Manchester United
  • Net Worth: Estimated €9 million
  • Transfer Market Value: Around €70 million (as of 2024, via Transfermarkt)

Physical Attributes

Højlund stands at 1.91 meters (6 feet 3 inches) tall and weighs approximately 79 kilograms (174 pounds). ​

Facts About Rasmus Hojlund

  • #1Rasmus Højlund scored his first Champions League goal for Manchester United against Bayern Munich on September 20, 2023.
  • #2On February 18, 2024, he became the youngest player to score in six consecutive Premier League matches, breaking Joe Willock’s record.
  • #3Højlund lifted his first trophy with Manchester United by winning the 2024 FA Cup, playing as a late substitute in the final against Manchester City.
  • #4Before joining Manchester United, he had a rapid rise, playing for three different clubs (Copenhagen, Sturm Graz, and Atalanta) in just two years (2021–2023).
  • #5He is a left-footed striker.

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