Rasmus Højlund: Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth, Height, Relationship & More

Danish football player Rasmus Højlund represents both the Denmark national team and Manchester United in the Premier League as a forward.

After completing Copenhagen’s youth program, Rasmus Højlund made his first-team debut in October 2020 at the age of 17.

Summary of Rasmus Højlund's Biography

Full name: Rasmus Winther Højlund
Date of birth: February 4, 2003
Place of birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
Height: 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s): Forward, Striker
Parents: Anders Højlund
Siblings: Oscar Højlund & Emil Højlund
Partner: Laura Rhod Sondergaard

Rasmus Højlund born on February 4, 2003, plays forward for both the Denmark national team and Manchester United in the Premier League.

After completing Copenhagen’s youth program, Højlund made his first-team debut in October 2020 at the age of 17. In January 2022, after making 32 appearances for Copenhagen and scoring five goals, he signed with Austrian team Sturm Graz. Atalanta signed him later that year for €17 million.

Rasmus Højlund represented Denmark in youth international football from the under-16 to the under-21 divisions. September 2022 marked the start of his senior international career.

Rasmus Højlund’s Nationality

Rasmus Højlund is a Danish professional footballer from Copenhagen and grew up in Hørsholm, Capital Region.

Rasmus Højlund’s Net Worth

Rasmus Højlund’s estimated net worth ranges from less than £1 million to tens of millions.

Where is Rasmus Højlund from?

Rasmus Højlund is from Copenhagen, Denmark a Scandinavian country comprising the Jutland Peninsula and numerous islands.

Copenhagen, its capital, is home to royal palaces and colorful Nyhavn harbor, plus the Tivoli amusement park and the iconic “Little Mermaid” statue.

How old is Rasmus Højlund?

Born on February 4, 2003, Rasmus Højlund 21 years

Rasmus Højlund’s Height & Weight

Rasmus Højlund stands 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) tall and weighs 86 kg (191 cm)

Rasmus Højlund’s Career

Rasmus Højlund participated in youth football with Brøndby and HUI before enlisting in Copenhagen’s youth program. October 25, 2020, was the day he made his professional debut for Copenhagen at the age of 17.

He made his debut in European competitions in the 2021–22 campaign, scoring five goals in the UEFA Europa Conference League throughout both the qualifying rounds and the main tournament.

Rasmus Højlund, who has a five-year contract with an option for an additional year, agreed to join Premier League team Manchester United for an initial £64 million cost plus £8 million in performance-related add-ons on July 29. On August 5, 2023, he was formally revealed as a United player, pending international clearance.

Højlund made his debut for Denmark in UEFA Nations League matches against Croatia and France in September 2022. He made his debut for his country on March 23, 2023, when he started in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Finland and scored a hat-trick.

With seven goals, he was Denmark’s highest scorer at the end of the qualifying round. Højlund was called up to Denmark’s squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.

Rasmus Højlund’s Marital Status

Rasmus Højlund isn’t known to be married at the moment but is in a romantic relationship with Laura Rhod Sondergaard.

Rasmus Højlund’s Family & Siblings

Rasmus Højlund is the son of Anders Højlund and has twin brothers Oscar and Emil, born in January 2005.

Why is Rasmus Højlund famous?

Rasmus Højlund is a gifted young man endowed with powerful physical characteristics, but he is also incredibly clever and swift when it comes to timing his runs in behind and that’s what he’s famous for.

Rasmus Højlund’s Children

The 21 year old Rasmus Højlund is not known to have any children of his own now as he’s focusing on his career.

Rasmus Højlund’s Social Media

Rasmus Højlund is on Instagram and TikTok where he shares photos and videos of his career with his fans and loved ones.