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Rasmus Højlund

Rasmus Winther Højlund is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Napoli and the Denmark national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Rasmus Winther Højlund is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Napoli and the Denmark national team. Born in Copenhagen, he developed in the youth systems of Hørsholm Usserød, Brøndby and Copenhagen before beginning his senior career with Copenhagen in 2020. He has also played for Sturm Graz, Atalanta and Manchester United.

Early life and youth career

Højlund was born in Copenhagen and came through the youth setups of Hørsholm Usserød, Brøndby and Copenhagen. He progressed to Copenhagen’s first team as a teenager.

Club career

After his debut for Copenhagen, Højlund transferred to Sturm Graz, then to Atalanta and later to Manchester United. In 2025 he moved to Napoli on loan and the Italian club completed a permanent signing in June 2026.

International career

Højlund has played for the Denmark national team as a forward. UEFA and other records list him as an active Denmark international with goals in competitive matches.

Playing style

He is primarily used as a striker or centre forward. Listings from major football databases describe him as left-footed and around 1.91 m to 1.92 m tall.

Key facts

  • Rasmus Højlund made his senior debut for Copenhagen in October 2020.
  • He moved to Sturm Graz in January 2022 and then to Atalanta in August 2022.
  • Manchester United signed him from Atalanta in August 2023.
  • He joined Napoli in 2025 and later completed a permanent move to the club in June 2026.
  • He is the brother of footballers Emil Højlund and Oscar Højlund.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Rasmus Højlund play?
He plays mainly as a forward or striker, often listed as a centre forward.
Which club does Rasmus Højlund play for?
As of the latest available sources, he plays for Napoli.
Which national team does he represent?
He represents Denmark at senior international level.
Where was Rasmus Højlund born?
He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Which clubs has he played for?
His senior clubs include Copenhagen, Sturm Graz, Atalanta, Manchester United and Napoli.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasmus_H%C3%B8jlund
    Supports: Birth date, full name, nationality, current club, national team, and broad career chronology.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/309273/rasmus-h%C3%B8jlund
    Supports: Current club, position, shirt number, nationality, birthdate, and physical profile.
  3. Manchester United — https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/rasmus-hojlund
    Supports: Signing date, position, nationality, date of birth, and United debut.
  4. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/players/1199272/rasmus-hojlund
    Supports: Career clubs, contract end, position, footedness, height, and titles.
  5. MUFCInfo — https://www.mufcinfo.com/manupag/a-z_player_archive/a-z_player_archive_pages/hojlund_rasmus.html
    Supports: Manchester United transfer history and later move to Napoli.
  6. UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/teams/players/250130221--rasmus-hojlund/
    Supports: International position, Denmark representation, and match/goal statistics.
  7. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/rasmus-hojlund/profil/spieler/610442
    Supports: Family relations and injury information.