Rasmus Højlund is a young Danish football player born on February 4, 2003, in Køge, Denmark. He is known for his position as a striker, and his playing style is characterized by his speed, finishing ability and physical presence in the box.
Højlund began his professional career at FC Copenhagen, where he impressed with his talent and potential. His performance caught the attention of bigger European clubs, and he transferred to Atalanta in the Italian Serie A in 2022. At Atalanta, Højlund continued to excel, showing his ability to score goals and his ability to move well within of the opponent’s area.
In addition to his success at club level, Højlund has also represented the Danish national team at various youth levels, and made his debut for the senior team in 2021. He is considered one of the great prospects in Danish and European football, and his potential is widely recognized by coaches and experts.
His combination of physical attributes such as strength and speed, along with his technical ability, make him a promising striker and someone to watch in the future.
Rasmus Højlund’s parents
Rasmus Højlund’s parents are Anders Højlund and Kirsten Winther
Rasmus Højlund Father
An interesting fact about Anders Højlund is that he played football alongside Kasper Hjulmand, the current coach of the Danish national team, in the 1990s for the Danish club Boldklubben af 1893.
Despite the friendship, Hjulmand’s professionalism resulted in him not selecting Anders’ son for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ultimately, this decision proved to be beneficial as Rasmus began to thrive after the tournament.
In 2022, upon receiving his call-up to the national team, Rasmus shared a special moment with his father. Recalling the day Kasper Hjulmand called him, Rasmus said:
“I found out the day before the team selection that Kasper Hjulmand would call me.
I booked a hotel room with my father that day and we hugged each other warmly.
A few tears rolled down my face and I got a little emotional, but hearing my name on the team was really incredible.”
Anders Højlund was the first coach of Rasmus and his brothers, Emil and Oscar, and always dreamed of his son surpassing his own career achievements.
Anders never played outside of Denmark and did not earn an international call-up with the national team. He is proud of Rasmus’s accomplishments.
Rasmus Hojlund’s Mother
Today, Kirsten Winther reaps the benefits of her son Rasmus’s successful career.
When he received funds from his transfer to Atalanta, he thought about the most influential people in his life. Among the first he considered was his mother, Kirsten, to whom he sent some money.
Without someone like Kirsten Winther in Rasmus’ life, he wouldn’t have come so far in such a short time.
After his first international match against Croatia in September 2022, Kirsten Winther was the first person her son called, followed by his father and then his brothers (Oscar and Emil).
Hojlund once had a situation where he was insulted by fans of Austria’s Rapid Wien after they said nasty things about his mother.
It happened when he scored a goal a few minutes into the match. During his celebration, Rasmus put his hand around one of his ears as a sign that opposing fans were no longer making noise.
Rasmus Hojlund’s siblings
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| Rasmus Højlund siblings |
Rasmus’ brother, who is a twin, was born on January 4, 2005. Emil Højlund’s playing position is Attack – Center Forward.
He, who can also excel in the attacking midfielder position, signed a contract to join FC Copenhagen U19 on July 1, 2021.
Emil is often considered a complete striker who can play in different attacking positions.
Just like his older brother, he has technique (good finishing), speed, physique, as well as good vision with the ball. In December 2022, Transfermarkt put Emil’s market value at €150,000.
As I write Rasmus Hojlund’s biography, there are rumors that Austrian club Sturm Graz are interested in signing Emil.
Yes, football fans can easily understand whether Sturm Graz have an extra good eye for Emil after his older brother’s achievements in Austria.
Considering the rise of Emil’s career, we do not rule out the future possibility of him and Rasmus leading the Danish team’s attack.
Rasmus Hojlund also has another brother named Oscar, his full name is Oscar Winther Højlund and he was born on January 4, 2005.
Unlike his twin brother, Emil, who is a Striker, Oscar is a dynamic and energetic box-to-box midfielder. He is the type of midfielder who has an offensive vision as well as a defensive stamina in his game.
With Oscar’s rapid rise in football, it is clear that Rasmus would not be the only eloquent footballer with the surname Højlund.
Just like his twin brother, Oscar has a lot of potential and is at FC Copenhagen, a good football club to develop young players.
Rasmus Højlund girlfriend
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| Rasmus Højlund girlfriend |
Rasmus Højlund has a girlfriend named Laura Rhod Søndergaard
Questions and answers
Who are Rasmus Højlund’s parents?
Rasmus Højlund’s parents are Anders Højlund and Kirsten Winther
Who is Rasmus Højlund’s father?
Rasmus Højlund’s father’s name is Anders Højlund
Who is Rasmus Højlund’s mother?
Rasmus Højlund’s mother’s name is Kirsten Winther
Who are Rasmus Højlund’s siblings?
Rasmus Højlund has two brothers (Oscar Winther Højlund and Emil)
Who is Rasmus Højlund’s girlfriend?
Rasmus Højlund’s girlfriend is Laura Rhod Søndergaard
Who are Rasmus Højlund’s children?
Rasmus Højlund doesn’t have any children yet